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Malaysia reviews sodomy law enforcement amid Islamist pressure
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/12/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is reviewing how it enforces laws banning same-sex activity after authorities failed to charge about 200 men arrested in a recent raid, a sign of pressure by Islamic parties on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to enforce religious conservatism.
Gay-themed forum is cancelled in Malaysia
The New York TImes, Published on 01/06/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A planned forum on themes related to LGBTQ+ issues in Malaysia was indefinitely postponed after online attacks by the public and harsh criticism by a government official.
Malaysian court orders return of Swatch LGBTQ-themed watches
Reuters, Published on 25/11/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court ordered the government on Monday to return rainbow-coloured watches and accessories made by Swatch Group that were seized last year for designs celebrating LGBTQ rights, a prosecutor told Reuters.
Malaysia’s Islamists vow to shut casino if party wins key state
Published on 15/09/2024
» An Islamic party said it was prepared to shut down Malaysia’s only casino if it wins control of the state where it is located, as the group looks to build its influence in the Southeast Asian nation.
‘Pride’ watch seizures challenged in Malaysian court
AFP, Published on 23/08/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court has ruled that Swatch can challenge the seizure of more than 100 Pride-themed watches, a lawyer for the Swiss company said on Wednesday.
Malaysia bans LGBT-themed Swatch products
Reuters, Published on 10/08/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Thursday banned Swatch Group watches and accessories celebrating LGBTQ rights, saying the Swiss company’s products may be harmful to morality and public interest.
Rock band's set stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss
Reuters, Published on 22/07/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: The British pop rock band The 1975 had its set at a Malaysian music festival cut short on Friday night after frontman Matty Healy kissed a male bandmate onstage and criticised the country's anti-LGBTQIA2S+ laws.
Swatch sues Malaysia over seized Pride watches, says local media
Bloomberg, Published on 17/07/2023
» Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group has filed a suit against the Malaysian government and home ministry officials challenging the seizure of Pride-themed rainbow watches, local media reported.
Malaysia seizes ‘Pride’ watches
Reuters, Published on 24/05/2023
» ZURICH: Rainbow-coloured watches made by Swatch Group that celebrate LGBT rights have been confiscated by authorities in Malaysia, the company said on Wednesday.
Return of Harry and Meghan splits opinion
AFP, Published on 03/06/2022
» LONDON - Cheers greeted Prince Harry and his wife Meghan outside St Paul's Cathedral on Friday as they made their first public appearance in Britain for two years.