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Malaysia LGBT rights
May 27, 2023
A Watch Seizure and a Criminal Code Designed to Clamp Down on LGBTQ Rights
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Malaysia's government is openly intolerant of gender and sexual minorities. Despite appearances, things aren't much better across the pond in Indonesia.
May 24, 2023
Malaysian Authorities Seize ‘Pride’ Watches in Raids on Swatch Outlets
By Sebastian Strangio
The May 13-14 raids stem from the religious right's growing attack on LGBTQ symbols and expression.
April 17, 2023
In Malaysia, Conservative Forces and Police Crackdowns Are Putting LGBTQ Lives at Risk
By Robin Vochelet
Police investigations into the involvement of LGBTQ protesters in last month’s Women’s March reflect growing prejudicial attitudes in Parliament, activists warn.
April 03, 2023
Anwar Ibrahim, Prisoner of Political Allegiances
By Sophie Lemière
Having finally scaled the pinnacle of his country's politics, will political compromises now undermine Anwar's dream of a genuinely democratic Malaysia?
April 04, 2019
Is There Room for Transgender Rights in the ‘New Malaysia’?
By Ana Salvá
Activists believe that the situation for trans people has not changed at all, or has arguably gotten even worse.
April 14, 2017
What’s Wrong With Gay Rights in Indonesia and ASEAN?
By Luke Hunt
A recent incident exposes the country’s – and the region’s – lingering challenges on this front.
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