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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024