Right-wing group Perkasa has claimed that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community rejoiced over Pakatan Harapan's victory in the 14th general election.

The group's deputy president Sirajuddin Salleh claimed this gave the impression there is someone in the new government who sympathises and supports them.

He said it would be unfortunate and embarrassing if the new government acknowledged the existence of this group, let alone supported their activities instead of curtailing them.

“Perkasa will not acknowledge this group because LGBT is a wayward group which will disrupt family life and society,” he was quoted as saying in news reports.

Sirajuddin pointed out that while the leadership has changed, Malaysia is still the same nation with the same federal constitution.

Based on this, Perkasa issued a reminder to the new administration led by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“For the sake of unity and peace, Perkasa wishes to remind the non-bumiputera leaders that Malaysia is still the same country, only the government is new,” said Sirajuddin.

In 1998, Mahathir had sacked his then deputy Anwar Ibrahim on the grounds of sexual misconduct and allegations of sodomy.

However, Anwar claimed that the charge was fabricated by Mahathir and his cohorts.