LGBT fears grow in Malaysia as Islamists shatter reform hopes ekurd.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ekurd.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Artist Carmen Rose used to perform regularly in Malaysia, until a police raid last year put an end to the veteran drag queen's act and fuelled the fears of the LGBTQ community at a time when Islamists are rapidly gaining political clout. Queer Malaysians and rights groups told Reuters that LGBTQ communities face increasing scrutiny and discrimination under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government, despite the longtime opposition leader's reputation as a progressive reformer.
Wear Swatch s LGBTQ-related products in Malaysia and you could face 3 years in jail cnn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cnn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Wear a rainbow Swatch watch in Malaysia and you could face 3 years in jail ktvz.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ktvz.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.