A Court of Appeal judge is disturbed by the continuous persecution of the transgender community by the Negri Sembilan state Islamic authorities, since the court is yet to make a decision on the constitutionality of Section 66, which bars cross-dressing.

Justice Mohd Hishamudin Mohd Yunus expressed his dismay when lawyer Aston Paiva, representing three transgenders, submitted an additional affidavit to support the appeal.