Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk
The government does not rule out the possibility of amending Act 355 to provide for heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT).
Tue Jan 19 2021
Rainbow raids: Egypt launches its widest anti-gay crackdown yet
Police records show officers create false dating profiles and set up dates only to arrest the men who show up.
Fri Oct 06 2017
Jay-Z's mom comes out as lesbian on new '4:44' song
The 47-year-old rapper revealed his mother had found love again and that he supported her completely, despite what anyone else might think or say.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Indonesia police detain more than 140 men in raid on gay club
He said 10 suspects, including the owner of the club and several staff members, had been charged, while the others were being questioned.
Mon May 22 2017
Singer Jennifer Holliday pulls out of Trump inauguration event
The Tony Award-winning singer announces the cancellation in a letter first published by The Wrap, an entertainment industry news website.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Bisexuals, gays, lesbians face greater health risks: study
Bisexual, gay and lesbian adults are more likely to experience psychological distress and engage in unhealthy behaviors, a study said.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Gays a target for the Islamic State group
The Islamic State group, which claimed responsibility for an attack on a gay nightclub on Sunday that left 49 revellers dead, has a history of extreme violence against gays.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Are we ready for a gay Disney princess? We may be closer than you think
A girlfriend for Elsa? Maybe not. But kids' movies are subtly reflecting shifts in social norms.
Thu May 12 2016
Frozen's Elsa first lesbian princess for Disney?
The hashtag #GiveElseAGirlfriend which started early May is gaining momentum and has started to go viral in the United States.
Wed May 04 2016
Deputy IGP's statement on LGBT does not make sense - Marina
Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir said the police should focus on how to overcome crimes that occur in this country, rather than making such a big issue that does not exist.
Sun Apr 24 2016
MI5 named Britain's best gay-friendly employer
Britain's MI5 spy agency was on Tuesday named the country's best employer for promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender diversity.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Lesbian romance 'Carol' tops Golden Globes nominations
In 'Carol', Cate Blanchett plays a housewife who falls for a store clerk played by Rooney Mara.
Fri Dec 11 2015
US judge orders lesbian couple to hand back foster baby
April Hoagland and Beckie Peirce said they were told that the child would be better off with a heterosexual family.
Fri Nov 13 2015
Gay, lesbian asylum seekers face threat from fellow refugees in Europe
Some of the gay refugees arrive in Europe only to find themselves under threat from fellow refugees.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Netizens divided over same-sex marriage ruling in the US
Netizens took to Twitter to express their opinion about the ruling to legalize same-sex marriage in the US.
Sat Jun 27 2015
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024