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COMMENT | LGBTQ-bashing and Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win

COMMENT | LGBTQ-bashing and Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win

Many were quick to congratulate Yeoh for the queer-friendly film.
US journalist says he was detained at World Cup over rainbow shirt

US journalist says he was detained at World Cup over rainbow shirt

Security denies stadium entry to journalist, asks him to take off shirt. 
Cubans approve gay marriage by large margin in referendum

Cubans approve gay marriage by large margin in referendum

More than 3.9 million voters voted to ratify the code.
End of S'pore's gay sex ban a 'small step' for some LGBT couples

End of S'pore's gay sex ban a 'small step' for some LGBT couples

Same-sex marriages, however, remain unrecognised.
Taiwan blames politics for cancellation of global Pride event

Taiwan blames politics for cancellation of global Pride event

The event would have been the first WorldPride event to be held in East Asia.
Hammer falls on Thor - GSC confirms no ‘Love and Thunder’ screenings

Hammer falls on Thor - GSC confirms no ‘Love and Thunder’ screenings

It was previously postponed with no reason given.
Nur Sajat alleges assault, molest by religious authorities during questioning

Nur Sajat alleges assault, molest by religious authorities during questioning

She makes the allegation in an interview with the New York Times.

Swiss to vote on allowing same-sex marriage in referendum

Swiss to vote on allowing same-sex marriage in referendum

Votes will decide if same-sex couples can get married, adopt children.

Legal action filed over ban of book 'Gay is Okay!'

Legal action filed over ban of book 'Gay is Okay!'

Kuala Lumpur High Court grants publisher and author leave for judicial review to contest the ban.

LETTER | Wait no more, act now on gender issues, PN!

LETTER | Wait no more, act now on gender issues, PN!

This is not the 18th century for men to enjoy their patriarchal 'privileges' anymore.
Start with your govt - groups tell PM after urging Asean to fight hate speech

Start with your govt - groups tell PM after urging Asean to fight hate speech

UPDATED 11.15PM | There are still policies that discriminate, this emboldens hate, says Yu Ren Chung.

State treatment of transgender women foments impunity - rights group

State treatment of transgender women foments impunity - rights group

This follows cosmetic entrepreneur Nur Sajat's alleged mistreatment by Jais.

Pope: Same-sex couples should be covered by civil union laws

Pope: Same-sex couples should be covered by civil union laws

This has prompted praise from liberals and calls for urgent clarification from conservatives.
LETTER | Mukhayyam: Honour the religious rights of LGBTQ people

LETTER | Mukhayyam: Honour the religious rights of LGBTQ people

LETTER | Activists owe the basic decency to accord respect of such views even if these views are different from their own.

LETTER | LGBTQ-related govt policies - Stop intimidation of human rights defenders

LETTER | LGBTQ-related govt policies - Stop intimidation of human rights defenders

LETTER | A healthy and functioning democracy must allow for the people to question a state-funded programme.

LETTER | Transgender persons deserve equal protection

LETTER | Transgender persons deserve equal protection

The Malaysian Bar is concerned over the move to give 'full licence' to Jawi to act on the transgender community.

Minister gives 'full licence' for authorities to act against transgenders

Minister gives 'full licence' for authorities to act against transgenders

It is not just about arrests but providing religious education, says the minister.

Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions

Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions

If it passes Parliament, the legislation would make Thailand only the second in Asia to allow registration of same-sex unions.

Decision to allow petition on unnatural sexual intercourse law lauded

Decision to allow petition on unnatural sexual intercourse law lauded

Advocacy group LGBTIQ+ Network has welcomed the leave granted by the Federal Court.
COMMENT | Anti-LGBT laws a mockery to rule of law

COMMENT | Anti-LGBT laws a mockery to rule of law

COMMENT | LGBTQ+ persons possess equal rights under our constitution. However, they are unable to enjoy these rights.

When I was a young gay Christian looking for the straight path

When I was a young gay Christian looking for the straight path

COMMENT | A man recounts how his faith brought self-loathing and trauma, and how he learned to break free.

Nur Sajat case – is MCMC part of Jakim?

Nur Sajat case – is MCMC part of Jakim?

COMMENT | Why is it colluding and conspiring with the religious bureaucracy to further bigoted and prejudiced agendas?

LGBT rights being swept aside by religious conservatism

LGBT rights being swept aside by religious conservatism

COMMENT | The community voted for Harapan hoping for a change but life is more miserable than ever.

Drawing the virus out: Making queer art on my own terms

Drawing the virus out: Making queer art on my own terms

COMMENT | After discovering his HIV diagnosis, and losing his job and home, the writer finds redemption as a new artist.