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Friday, 12 Mar 2021 01:20 PM MYT
BY MILAD HASSANDARVISH
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 The word “discrimination” is often associated with certain groups of the community.
Among them is the transgender community.
While the debate goes on (and on) about whether it is a lifestyle choice (or not), this is a segment of the population who are constantly vilified to the point where they face difficulties to eke out a living.
More so during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic.
To better understand the hardships the transgender community face in the society, Malay Mail reached out to several transwomen who have turned to do sex work to earn a living.
Friday, 12 Mar 2021 01:13 PM MYT
BY MILAD HASSANDARVISH
A group of sex workers awaiting their male clients to buy their services. Picture courtesy of Pertubuhan Kesihatan dan Kebajikan Umum Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 Sex work is often deemed as the “oldest profession”, while some even call it the “oldest oppression”.
There are many arguments surrounding sex work but very few address the roots of the issue and even the sex workers, who are often victims of violence.
A stroll through Kuala Lumpur’s “red-light districts” such as Chow Kit and Jalan Alor is enough to give you a harsh glimpse of it.
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Kuala Lumpur: A systematic review of research globally showed sex workers have a 45-75 per cent chance of experiencing sexual violence on the job, said the Pertubuhan Kesihatan dan Kebajikan Umum Malaysia (PKKUM).
But there are no records shown on the statistics in Malaysia as there is no specific organisation directly addressing the sex workers issues except for HIV and Sexual Transmitted Infection, it said in a statement in conjunction with the International End Violence Against Sex Worker Day,
PKKUM and its allies and advocates have gathered to recognise the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers by organising against discrimination and remembering victims of violence.