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'Gay kiss in M'sia': London judge says The 1975 members not personally liable

'Gay kiss in M'sia': London judge says The 1975 members not personally liable

However, judge allows case against the band’s corporate entity to proceed.
Jakim takes action over Muslim men involved in cross-dressing

Jakim takes action over Muslim men involved in cross-dressing

Entertainment must be balanced with etiquette, Sirajuddin says.
Swatch 'Pride' watches: Home Ministry will comply with court ruling

Swatch 'Pride' watches: Home Ministry will comply with court ruling

UPDATED 11.45AM | It will return 172 watches seized in a raid last year.
Court orders Home Ministry to return seized Swatch 'Pride' watches

Court orders Home Ministry to return seized Swatch 'Pride' watches

UPDATED 1.07PM | KL High Court allows watchmakers' judicial review.
Fadhli retracts praise for govt after PM says Swatch raids 'overreaction'

Fadhli retracts praise for govt after PM says Swatch raids 'overreaction'

This is after Anwar said he disagreed with the action taken.
COMMENT | Anwar calls Swatch seizures 'overreaction' but what's next?

COMMENT | Anwar calls Swatch seizures 'overreaction' but what's next?

Madani govt cannot be seen as less 'holy' than the opposition.
LETTER | Between art and offence

LETTER | Between art and offence

Disrespect in guise of art or entertainment unacceptable on international stage.
LETTER | Urgent need to raise Bernama's transgender reporting standards

LETTER | Urgent need to raise Bernama's transgender reporting standards

News agency’s poor practices have ripple effect on reporting by other media outlets.
'Child-free': Liberals to be blamed for trend - PAS MP

'Child-free': Liberals to be blamed for trend - PAS MP

Salamiah also blames LGBTQ+ for the trend.
COMMENT | Finding acceptance as a trans man

COMMENT | Finding acceptance as a trans man

There's no more shame, my mother’s acceptance and love are far greater.
Thailand set to be first Asean nation to legalise gay marriage

Thailand set to be first Asean nation to legalise gay marriage

It follows Senate's approval of equality bill.
Thailand's lower house passes bill legalising same-sex marriage

Thailand's lower house passes bill legalising same-sex marriage

It becomes the first in Southeast Asia to pass such a law.
Samsuri: PAS not opposed to concerts, just problematic singers

Samsuri: PAS not opposed to concerts, just problematic singers

'If performers fight for LGBTQ+, are pro-Zionist, we say no.'
PAS not opposed to all concerts, says S'gor Youth leader

PAS not opposed to all concerts, says S'gor Youth leader

Sukri says he will attend concerts that are done according to Jakim guidelines.
COMMENT | Madani govt bears burden to accomplish professed ideals

COMMENT | Madani govt bears burden to accomplish professed ideals

Cautiously optimistic govt will implement UN human rights recommendations.
Fear of cops stop LGBTQ+ people from reporting cases of violence

Fear of cops stop LGBTQ+ people from reporting cases of violence

'A lot of power abuse, police misconduct, targets marginalised communities.'
Politicians on mute fearing religious backlash, rues Ambiga

Politicians on mute fearing religious backlash, rues Ambiga

Malaysian Bar ex-chief cites 'Ops Cegah Pondan' as an example.
'Op Cegah Pondan' - Group slams 'dehumanising' raid in Ipoh

'Op Cegah Pondan' - Group slams 'dehumanising' raid in Ipoh

JFS also censures media for perpetuating stereotype.
COMMENT | Normalising fascism via 'deviant' rehab centres

COMMENT | Normalising fascism via 'deviant' rehab centres

Real targets will eventually be people deemed on the 'wrong' path.

COMMENT | Fixation with rainbow colours does no one any good

COMMENT | Fixation with rainbow colours does no one any good

Colours are insubstantial, actions speak louder.
LGBTQ+: Govt firm on 'unacceptable practice' stance

LGBTQ+: Govt firm on 'unacceptable practice' stance

PARLIAMENT | Minister says this in defence of PM's statement to not harass community.
Home minister defends Swatch raids, citing public complaints

Home minister defends Swatch raids, citing public complaints

UPDATED 5.16PM | 'We have a clear source of power.'
LETTER | Sexuality issues and Malaysia's future: Let us ponder

LETTER | Sexuality issues and Malaysia's future: Let us ponder

A need to reflect, debate think through this problem of sexuality. 
COMMENT | Religious extremists attempt to hijack healthcare system

COMMENT | Religious extremists attempt to hijack healthcare system

Some politicians feel they must listen to the extremists.