All posts tagged "Malaysia"
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Malaysia Requiring “Kill Switch” for Concerts
The Malaysian government's crackdown comes in response to British band The 1975's same-sex kiss during a popular music festival.
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Owning an LGBTQ Swatch in Malaysia Can Get You in 3 Years in Jail
The Malaysian government has made owning or possessing any LGBTQ-themed Swatch-related paraphernalia punishable with jail time.
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The 1975’s Frontman May Face Legal Action Over Gay Kiss
Matt Healy kissed his bandmate on stage, and now The 1975 might face serious monetary repercussions for the move.
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Malaysia Cancels Music Festival Following Matt Healy’s Gay Kissing Stunt
The recent antics of The 1975 frontman Matt Healy at a festival in Kuala Lumpur — where he kissed a male bandmate on stage and...
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Malaysia Raids Swatch Stores, Confiscating Pride-Themed Watches
Malaysian authorities raided nearly a dozen Swatch stores to confiscate watches from the company's "Pride Collection."
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Man wins first-ever challenge against Malaysia’s Islamic ban on gay sex
Plaintiff avoids prosecution by Islamic courts, but countrywide civil ban on gay sex remains intact
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Malaysia tourism minister says there are no gays in the country
Country has previously been criticized for its intolerant attitudes towards LGBTQ people
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Two lesbian women caned for consensual sex in Malaysia
Amnesty International calls caning an "atrocious setback" for human rights
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Malaysian court postpones caning of two lesbian women
Activists argue that caning is cruel and inhuman punishment, and violates international treaties
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Malaysian newspaper publishes tips on identifying gays and lesbians
Activists worry that people will act on list of stereotyped traits by engaging in anti-LGBTQ violence
