tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459685784894398612012-01-28T10:17:24.792+08:00Every Malaysian – straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual, intersexed, queer or asexual – deserves the right to be free from discrimination, to be free to love whoever they choose to love, as long as it is consensual, and to be free to be who they are, as long as it harms nobody. This blog is created to monitor discussions, articles and blogs about sexuality rights in Malaysia. Let’s promote understanding, compassion and acceptance.worldwithoutpangshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01422892083854200789noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445968578489439861.post-55471819956027459412012-01-10T13:03:00.001+08:002012-01-10T18:13:12.435+08:00

PRESS STATEMENT Tue 10 Jan, 2012 (L-R: Michelle, Pang, Angela, Siti, Thilaga at the High Court) The Seksualiti Merdeka organising committee, represented here by Pang Khee Teik, Angela Kuga Thas, Thilaga Sulathireh, Siti Kasim and Michelle Nor Ismat, have filed a judicial review in December 2011 against the ban of our annual sexuality rights festival that was meant to take place in

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Press Statement: For immediate release The organisers of Seksualiti Merdeka condemn the Malaysian government’s use of the penal code 377, an archaic, discriminatory and legally unsound law, which criminalises consensual sexual relations between adults. Sexual relations between two consenting adults is a private matter.

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The organisers of Seksualiti Merdeka wish to clarify that we have NEVER authorised anyone to represent Seksualiti Merdeka at the Walk For Freedom march that was coordinated and led by the Malaysian Bar Council. Seksualiti Merdeka strongly condemns the actions of this group that has, in all ill will, intended to misrepresent Seksualiti Merdeka for their own selfish and

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The recent ban of the Seksualiti Merdeka festival is a political one, says Pang Khee Teik, co-founder of the festival. "Elections are coming up... I suspect it [the ban] is because of the NGOs involved in our festival, who had  in the past, criticised the government  for lack of adherence to human rights. This is an opportunity for certain quarters to attack NGOs for the role they played,"

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Sebagai seorang Muslim, jika saya hendak menggunakan masa dan khudrat saya untuk memprotes sesuatu, pertamanya ia adalah terhadap rasuah, kedua, penderaan seksual kanak-kanak, dan ketiga, suami yang berpoligami atas nama agama namun melalaikan tanggungjawabnya terhadap isteri-isteri dan anak-anak.Saya tidak akan membazirkan masa dan tenaga untuk membangkang suatu aktiviti tahunan yang dianjurkan

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Press Release by International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission, Nov 10, 2011 (New York, November 9, 2011) Today, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) sent a letter to the government of Malaysia condemning the November 3rd police ban of all events related to Seksualiti Merdeka, an annual arts and performance showcase dedicated to the rights to

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Opinion by Erna Mahyuni Published in the Malaysian Insider on Nov 9, 2011 NOV 9 — If metaphors became literal, I imagine most of us would be standing in broken glass. Stones scattered amongst the bewildered faces, people unable to understand how they became the targets. By the nature of our inherent imperfections, we are ill-qualified to pass judgement on other people. But we do it anyway. It

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By Charles Santiago, Member of Parliament, Klang The rule is that you don’t put all your years of accrued chips at the center of the table, where the wheel spins into a void. The Malaysian police, unfortunately, does not share this sentiment.By banning Seksualiti Merdeka, the government and police have shown the world they are callous, intolerant and homophobic. Furthermore the ban is yet to be

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By Yow Hong Chieh Published in the Malaysian Insider on Nov 8, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has backed Seksualiti Merdeka’s right to express itself but stressed that this did not mean the party supported what the movement stood for. “The issue here is not whether to support or not to support. The issue is you attack them. That’s something else. Can’t

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Press Release on Nov 8, 2011 The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) stands with PT Foundation, APCOM (Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health) and other organizations in calling on the Malaysian authorities to lift the ban on the country’s annual Seksualiti Merdeka festival.  The three-year old Seksualiti Merdeka festival aims to promote awareness of discrimination, harassment and

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Oleh Alicia Izharuddin Dari Merdeka Review, Nov 09, 2011 Pengharaman Seksualiti Merdeka yang diumumkan secara tiba-tiba pada 3 November dan kecaman terhadap perasminya, Ambiga Sreenevasan, adalah satu lagi sejarah hitam dalam perjalanan Malaysia ke arah era yang lebih demokratik.  Mengikut PERKASA, MUIS, dan pelbagai badan agama yang lain, Seksualiti Merdeka mempromosikan fahaman

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Ensure Right of All Malaysians to Freedom of Association, Expression  (New York, November 9, 2011) – The Malaysian government should immediately rescind a police-imposed ban on the fourth annual Seksualiti Merdeka festival and adopt measures to protect all Malaysians from discrimination, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Prime Minister Najib Razak. The “sexual diversity”

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http://www.hrw.org/node/102842 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor New York, NY 10118-3299 November 8, 2011 Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Hj. Mohd. Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister Main Block, Perdana Putra Building Federal Government Administrative Centre 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia Via facsimile: +60 3 8888 3444 Re:

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Tired of “ultraconservatives” using terms like national security or public morality  ”as a shield to continue to abuse fundamental rights as they wish”? So is Batu 5. The nation is restless. The ban on Sexuality Merdeka reflects the growing intolerance of differences in beloved Malaysia. It is worrisome considering the misunderstandings that the public has on what Sexuality Merdeka actually

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Letter published in Malaysiakini on Nov 6, 2011 I am disappointed that Malaysiakini would publish such an ignorant and irresponsible statement like ‘Muslim NGOs: Homosexuality is against all religions’ without qualification. I doubt the Muslim NGOs that make this erroneous claim have any in depth knowledge of other religions, that they can make a sweeping statement like this, and your title

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Written by N Surendran, the vice president of Parti Keadilian Rakyat Published in the Malaysian Chronicles on Tuesday Nov 8, 2011 I refer to the police action on 7 November 2011 in hauling up for questioning Datuk Ambiga Sreenivasan, 'Seksualiti Merdeka' organiser Pang Kee Theik, Irene Fernandez and Maria Chin. The police investigation and the police ban on the event are unlawful,

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By Maria Begum. Published on Nov 7, 2011 in The Malaysian Chronicle  Marina Mahathir, the high-profile daughter of ex-premier Mahathir Mohamad, has warned the authorities and troublemakers alike not to make Bersih chief Ambiga Sreenevasan and other activists scapegoats for the Seksualiti Merdeka event slated for November 9 to 13. “For the struggle, ask me. I have been defending the LGBT (

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Marina (right) looks on as Ambiga speaks during a press conference outside the Tenaganita office, in Petaling Jaya November 7, 2011. — Picture by Jack Ooi Reader's comments "The couple of times I went, they had talks on law and issues faced by the community both in Malaysia, and other Asian countries. They weren't 'doing-it' with one another in an orgy for all to watch. They

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Comment by Audrey Edwards. Published in The Star on Nov 6, 2011  It is quite horrifying to see the level of intolerance and hostility felt by some for anything or anyone who is different from them. Hammering discontent: NGO members seen demonstrating outside a mosque in Kampung Rawa, George Town, against the Seksualiti Merdeka event PEOPLE the world over love their festivals. Malaysians

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by Zaharom Nain. Posted in The Borneo Post on November 6, 2011, Sunday THERE is this myth most of us buy into that what really distinguishes humans from animals is our ability to feel kindness and compassion for the marginalised, the less fortunate, the disadvantaged. Indeed, this myth is central to much of popular culture, found amid acres of popular literature.However, time and again, events

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THE ongoing harassment, intimidation and threats against the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) communities should be seen as an unintelligent way to approach the subject of their rights as citizens. Every one has a right to freedom of expression. This freedom should not be taken away by the majority out of fear and phobia of the LGBT. >Ignorance about LGBT is fuelling the paranoia

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Kenyataan akhbar dari penganjur Seksualiti Merdeka 2011 UNTUK EDARAN SEGARA Hubungi: seksualiti.merdeka@gmail.com Tarikh: 5 November 2011 Kami sedih dan terkilan bahawa ramai orang Malaysia, termasuk wakil rakyat, telah memilih untuk terus menganiaya, mencaci, bersangka buruk dan mendiskriminasi semua orang yang telah mewujudkan ruang yang aman untuk berkongsi maklumat dan

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Press Statement by the Organisers  of Seksualiti Merdeka 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: seksualiti.merdeka@gmail.com Date: 5 November 2011                         We are saddened that many Malaysians, including people’s elected representatives, have seen fit to relentlessly persecute, stigmatise and discriminate all those who have found a safe space to dialogue and share

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By Azura Abas, Mazlinda Mahmood and Masami Mustaza Published in the New Straits Times, Nov 5, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) said it is against all forms of harassment, intimidation, threats and attacks on any Malaysian, including those from the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (

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Dato Ambiga honoured at the Int'l Women of Courage Award 2009with Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama This statement is to clarify the misinformation and misunderstanding surrounding Seksualiti Merdeka 2011.For the record, this is an event that has taken place since 2008 drawing little attention from the public until now.  Further, for the record, I am not an organiser of this event.  I was

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Dari sini Sesuatu yang perlu jelas pada diri kita, para pejuang Seksualiti Merdeka daripada kelompok LGBT itu memperjuangkan tuntutan mereka pada apa yang mereka lihat sebagai sebahagian daripada hak asasi manusia, kebebasan membuat pilihan dan desakan agar masyarakat menghormatinya. Kita pula melihat tuntutan mereka itu hanya sekadar memenuhi kehendak penis dan vagina.Akibatnya besar.Mereka

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Polis bans Seksualiti Merdeka. Why? Our DPM gives the answer. 'Actions that do not benefit the majority in society should not be done. It is a waste of time' - Jo Kukathas Comment by Mr Colin Shafer: It is sad to think that people think like this. Hard to believe that a Muslim leader in this country would not be able to see how they are advocating for the poor treatment of their like-minded

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Tweets against #SeksualitiMerdeka show how foul-mouthed on their Holy Friday the so-called moral majority can be. God be the Judge. Amen. - Vernon It's amusing to see those who are against #SeksualitiMerdeka use vulgar words while its supporters responded in good manner. - A Malay lady [comment from the webmaster: this is precisely why we want to screen the comments on this website - there is

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Article published in Malaysiakini on 6:02PM Nov 4, 2011 Former Bar Council chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan today defended the organisers of Seksualiti Merdeka, emphasising that there is a need to respect minority rights. Ambiga also went on record to say she was not an organiser, but was invited to launch the event on Nov 9 in her personal capacity. The purpose of Seksualiti Merdeka, she

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by Hafiz Yatim. Published in Malaysiakini on Nov 3, 2011 The organisers of Seksualiti Merdeka have described the decision by the police to impose a blanket ban on its activities as a tragic day for the country. Its co-coordinator Pang Khee Teik (left) said basically, the ban means Malaysia has declared compassion and understanding as illegal. "What we are working on is nothing illegal, as

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by Brian Gomez, Nov 2, 2011 I believe the morons opposing Seksualiti Merdeka on the grounds that it "promotes the LGBT lifestyle" are really frustrated closet-homosexuals who can't come out because they are in public office or something. They can't be straight because they don't seem to know how most straight people think. They assume that: 1) A straight person will pass by Central

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FOR THE SIS PRESS RELEASE, CLICK "HERE KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov – Pertubuhan bukan kerajaan Sisters in Islam (SIS) dengan mengecam tindakan keras pihak polis mengharamkan program Seksualiti Merdeka, yang dikuatkuasakan serta-merta hari ini. Dalam satu kenyataan dikeluarkan hari ini, kata SIS, pihaknya menganggap ia satu lagi bentuk tindakan menapis dan menghalang aspek kebebasan bersuara,

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Seksualiti Merdeka bukannya "Pesta Seks Songsang" seperti mana yang telah dilaporkan di Buletin Utama, TV3. Program ini hanya mengandungi gig muzik, pameran seni, perbincangan, pelancaran buku dan produsi teater, oleh pengamal-pengamal seni tempatan yang berbilang kaum dan berbakat - diantaranya Shanon Shah, Will Quah, Mano Maniam, Amir Muhammad, Low Ngai Yuen, Jit Murad, Farish Noor, dan

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A video for our LGBT brothers and sisters, for inspiration. Apple, one of the most successful companies in the world, is also one of the world's most gay friendly! Indeed there is a lot of hate going on, but fear not, you are not alone. There are so many of us. Let's not be afraid! We have done nothing wrong by being who we are. To everyone else, try to hear us out! PS - Did you know: the

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"btw Ambiga isn't leading SM, only opening it. I opened it a few years ago. No trouble then." - Marina Mahathir "LGBT juga adalah rakyat Msia. Ke mana mrk harus pergi jika semua menolak mrk? Dekati, bukan keji. Jgn jadikan agama sesuatu yg dibenci" "we pay taxes too. We work, pay our food and drinks, we laugh, we cry, etc...like normal people, but aren't treated that way."

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I'm pleased that the police regards Seksualiti Merdeka as important as Bersih that it needs to be similarly banned. We ARE important. And if anything this ban proves why we need to keep fighting for our rights. The rights of innocent people are important. Homophobes and oppressors never like it when we question their right to be homophobic and oppressive. History is against you. The future

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"There's no reason to brand us a security threat. We pay more taxes since we can't marry, we pay more in import duties because we're shopaholics, and we pay more in sin tax because we're all party going, chain smoking alcoholics. We pave your roads!" — H. B.

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WE CAN BE GAY BUT NOT OPENLY?  It's true, nobody needs to be openly gay. But while so many Malaysian LGBTs young and old are being bullied, kicked out from homes, forced to drop out from schools, fired from jobs, abused by families, blackmailed, forced to be who we are not, to live a lie, arrested for being who we are, beaten up, driven to depression and suicide, KEEPING QUIET IS NOT AN

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Press statement by The Malaysian Bar - Nov 2, 2011 The Malaysian Bar welcomes the statement by Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak (“PM Najib Razak”) that he is the Prime Minister of “a progressive, liberal nation”.  Writing in an opinion piece published in the Sydney Morning Herald on 27 October 2011, PM Najib Razak went on to state that, “We are a multi-cultural,

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By Nigel Aw. Published on Malaysiakini on Nov 2, 2011 A human rights workshop by Seksualiti Merdeka last night was visited by police, supposedly based on a tip-off that there was a gathering of gays and lesbians. Seksualiti Merdeka co-founder Pang Khee Teik, when contacted, said four police officers - two uniformed and two plainclothes - demanded to enter the workshop which was held at the

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Posted on 2 November 2011 - in The Sun Michelle Chun PETALING JAYA (Nov 1, 2011): Annual sexuality rights festival, Seksualiti Merdeka, is a platform for Malaysians of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities to tell their stories and not an effort to promote transsexuality, co-founder Pang Khee Teik said today. “We are not trying to promote homosexuality. This festival is the

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PLEASE NOTE: The blanket ban on Seksualiti Merdeka’s programme this year is unprecedented as we have been conducting similar events over the past few years. In the interest of the safety of our participants, we will NOT proceed with all public events of Seksualiti Merdeka while we seek a meeting with the Inspector General of Police YB Tan Sri Ismail Omar to explain the objectives

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Published in the New York Times, October 18, 2011 By J. DAVID GOODMAN and LIZ GOOCH The Rev. Boon Lin Ngeo, a Malaysian Protestant pastor whose message of tolerance for homosexuals has drawn fire in his country, sat with his male partner on a lime-green sofa inside the Office of the City Clerk in New York on a late summer day, where they waited their turn to be married. The banality of the

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Wednesday October 12, 2011Musings By MARINA MAHATHIR Excerpt:  Not too long ago, a transsexual whose application to change her name on her identity card was refused by the courts died out of dejection and despair. And no doubt, the self-righteous patted themselves on the back for a job well done. We are facing a world these days with so many challenges. There are people out there who are

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Time: Thursday, October 6 · 8:00pm - 10:30pm Location: Joy 94.9 Studio, Level 9, 225 Bourke St,  Melbourne, Australia Presented by Seksualiti Merdeka, Malaysia Hosted by Joy 94.9 Supported by Victoria AIDS Council Facebook Event Link IS THERE HOPE FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX AND QUEER (LGBTIQ) FOLKS IN MALAYSIA? Are there social movements in

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IN BED WITH MALAYSIA: Exploring The Rakyat's Sexuality Date: Fri 16 September Time: 3pm to 6pm Venue: Cava, 71 Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar Admission: Free Do you ever wonder what goes on in Malaysian bedrooms? Who do we climax with in the privacy of our bodies and thoughts? As part of MalaysiaKu 2011 Street Festival at Bangkung Row, Seksualiti Merdeka is proud to present "In Bed With Malaysia:

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Published in Harian Metro mid-August 2011By Muhd Izawan Baharin “Mak nyah ialah mengenai perasaan kewanitaan dan identiti gender. Kehidupan mak nyah bukan untuk diketawakan, dicemuh, dilabelkan dengan pelbagai nama atau dikaitkan penyakit sosial."- Sulastri Ariffin MOHD Ashraf Hafiz Abdul Aziz, 25, yang membuat permohonan di Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Terengganu untuk

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Published by China Press as a 4-page feature on Aug 20, 2011  Translation in English provided by Ian Chew The average individual’s perception of living and human life is often limited to growing up, working, getting married, producing offspring and nurturing children. However, has anyone wondered if the future spouse of his or her child is likely to be a homosexual? I believe that not many

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Published in Malaysiakini as a letter on Aug 21, 2011 By Catholic Beno  "Now is our opportunity to make the leap from hate to love, from ignorance to understanding, from silence and silencing to listening and celebrating their stories, our stories..." As a Catholic Christian I fully support the freedom of two consenting adults to marry one another regardless of their sex, sexual orientation

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Published by China Press as a 4-page feature on Aug 20, 2011 一般人對生活和人生的認知，不外是成長、工作、結婚、生育、和孫子玩樂。只是大家有否想過，孩子未來的伴侶，很可能是一個同性戀者。 相信沒幾個人會有這樣的“大膽假設”，因此，當“事實”擺在眼前，往往會出現不可想像的激烈反應，除了傷心，更可能導致家不成家。 家，永遠是一個人最重要的依靠和庇護。靜心一想，倘若，家中真有“同性戀”兒女，如果父母能嘗試打開心房去了解他們、保護他們、愛護他們，孩子，始終還是會回家，而這個家依然還是完整無缺的，不是嗎？ 同志之間的“另類”關係，在許多人眼中，仿彿就像史提芬史匹堡的外星人電影般，屬于“第三類接觸”，感覺就是“神秘、怪異”，很難被接受，甚至感到恐懼，所以才會出現像“恐同”（恐懼同性戀）這種現象。 　同志願不願意“出櫃”，

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ALONG THE WATCHTOWER By M.VEERA PANDIYAN veera@thestar.com.my Published August 4, 2011 Malaysia’s transgender community needs better legal recourse to redress injustices and abuses. AN unusual wedding and an unexpected funeral stirred the emotions of many Malaysians last Saturday. A lesbian couple in Batu Pahat, who had been dating for the past two years, underwent a traditional wedding,

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Letter to The Star, Published August 3, 2011 I REFER to “Zaid: Give leeway on sex change” (The Star, Aug 1) with regard to the untimely death of transgender Mohd Ashraf Hariz Abdul Aziz. I agree with the analysis of the former de facto Law Minister. Though Ashraf is now dead, his/her legal struggle and complicated status captivated the public, and there is no doubt whatsoever that what begun

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Letter from Pang Khee Teik Dear Suriani Kempe Special Tasks Officer to the Minister Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development I want to bring to your attention the blog [by DAP MP Dr Ramakrishnan Suppiah] that accounted what appears to be the Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development's recent position on the transgender community. I must say it is very disappointing to

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Statement from the Malaysian Trans community on Aleesha Farhana’s application to change her name and gender Aleesha Farhana We, the members of the transgender community, are deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Aleesha Farhana’s passing. We believe the severe depression she suffered after the court's dismissal of her application to change her name and gender resulted in her death.

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by Michelle Chun, published by The Sun on Aug 1, 2011.  PETALING JAYA (July 31, 2011): A candlelight vigil was held yesterday for Ashraf Hafiz Abdul Aziz, 25, who failed in his bid at a high court in Kuala Terengganu to change his name to Aleesha Farhana Abdul Aziz, recently. Aleesha Farhana had a sex-change operation two years ago Thailand and made an application on May 25 to change her name

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By LOH FOON FONG foonfong@thestar.com.my Article published in The Star on August 1, 2011 In memory: Supporters of Mohd Ashraf, who passed away, holding a candlelight vigil in front of Malaysian Bar Council in Lebuh Pasar Besar in Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI / The Star. PETALING JAYA: Laws and processes enabling people to change their gender should be made easier, Kita president Datuk

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By Satiman Jamin, Zattul Iffah Zolkiply and Zaid Salim Published in Harian Metro late July 2011  "Mak Yah mengakui dia menyedari Mohd Ashraf memiliki ciri-ciri kewanitaan sejak bayi lagi..." KUALA TERENGGANU: “Jika kematian adalah penyelesaian, tolonglah ambil nyawanya, tapi (sebelum itu) ambil nyawa saya dan suami dulu kerana kami juga sebahagian daripada punca masalah ini,” kata ibu Mohd

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Published in The Star on June 19, 2011 Stories by AUDREY EDWARDS, audee@thestar.com.my  IT is a fact that some people have a phobia, be it a fear of cockroaches, heights, and closed-off spaces, among others. Some are known to even fear clowns, and this is called coulrophobia. And then there is another type of phobia, that of acting and feeling negatively towards those who are seen to have a

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(Geneva, June 17, 2011) In a groundbreaking achievement for upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity (L.9/Rev.1). The resolution, presented by South Africa along with Brasil and 39 additional co-sponsors from all regions of

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By Alvin Ng This is a real life dialogue with me and a friend on chat recently... Friend: Yday I was browsing through my friends fb and he have lots of gay frens. Interesting to see hunky bodies but not available to girls.. Hehe.. Friend: I think i try to accept la.. But at some point still can't yet.. ;p I need more time and love. Hehe. Me: Eh? Wat u mean? Friend: Ya. Accepting gay Me: Ooo...

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by Zurairi AR It's late past midnight, and I can't believe that I've just spent some considerable minutes pointing out to someone I barely know on Twitter that homosexuality and transsexualism are two very different things. A few months ago, an ex-schoolmate baited me on Twitter, asking if I was gay for defending gay rights. Shortly after, a number of ex-schoolmates conspired to find ways

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A campaign in support of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) and the 29 Yogyakarta Principles pertaining to sexuality rights. Thanks to all those who attended, who made fabulous, who sent love from near or far, who slaved away at tasks, who shamelessly spammed the launch of 29 Ways Towards an LGBTIQ-Friendly Malaysia on 29 May 2011 at The Annexe Gallery, Kuala

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Dear Editor,  I refer to the article "Man seeks a woman's name" published in The Star Online on 26 May 2011. (Refer below) As per your report, it is apparent that Miss Aleesha is fighting for her right to be recognized as a woman. She chooses a name and dresses which she feels reflects her gender identity.  It's a simple case of respecting someone else's choice. Regardless whether the court

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abandoned by family and kicked out from an orphanage, this is the incredible story of one boy’s search for love Somebody wrote me a private message on Facebook. He said he came for Rainbow Massacre, a concert of gay anthems, organised by me and Jerome Kugan, hosted by Shelah, during Seksualiti Merdeka last year. The songs made him cry, he said, and it moved him to be around people like him: "i

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Nur Hidayah shares about her male friend who wears a skirt and her female friend who likes girls. In conjunction with International Day Against Homophobia, celebrated as "29 Ways: Toward a Homophobia-Free Malaysia" on 29 May. The writer: Nur Hidayah I once knew a boy who would wear his religious school sampin as a skirt. We were 9 or 10, and every time we saw him in his sampin-skirt, we

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In conjunction with International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia Sun 29 May, 2011, 3pm The Annexe Gallery, 2nd Floor, Central Market Annexe (Behind Central Market) Kuala Lumpur. Admission free!  ALMOST TWO-THIRDS OF ALL COUNTRIES in the world no longer consider same-sex relationships a crime, with many dismantling homophobic and transphobic policies, implementing anti-discrimination

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Despicable, Homophobic Me by Pepper Lim from Pepper's World I grew up with a deep religious conviction and at the age of 12 sought to understand the different religions surrounding me. I finally chose Christianity as I thought it was the most suitable religion for me. At the age of 20, I received my degree in theological studies from a bible college in Australia. My anti-homosexual stance

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Three Malaysian LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex & queer) activists -- Pang Khee Teik of Seksualiti Merdeka, Khartini Slamah of APTN/APNSW and Thilaga Sulathireh of Justice For Sisters -- were invited to a historic gathering of over 40 ASEAN LGBTIQ activists on 2 May, 2011, in Jakarta. Presenters acknowledged the boldness of the organisers Arus Pelangi and HerLounge in

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Published in The Star on May 1, 2011Stories by AUDREY EDWARDS, audee@thestar.com.my One of the perils of being different and in the minority, like the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, is the tendency to become victims of bullying. Bullying originates from a myriad of reasons. It could be the person is too fair-skinned, or fat. Some could be on the receiving end simply because

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Published in The Star on May 1, 2011By AUDREY EDWARDS audee@thestar.com.my PETALING JAYA: Increasing awareness on and sensitivity towards gender and sexuality are the first steps to reducing the bullying of individuals targeted due to their perceived identities, said a minister. Understanding leads to compassion, which was essential when dealing with such issues of gender or sexuality-based

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Published in The Star on May 1, 2011 By RASHVINJEET S.BEDI rashvin@thestar.com.my The transsexual community are people too and need to be treated as equals in society. Erin started admiring boys when she was 13 and wearing make-up when she was 15. This might seem normal for a teenage girl, except Erin was born male. In harsh and derogatory terms, Erin would be known as a pondan, bapuk or akua

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Happy at last: Philip has moved to New York because he wants to live where he is accepted for what he is. Article published in The Star on May 1, 2011 ONE of Philip Augustine's memories of being bullied is when he was about 10. It happened at his uncle's house in Manila, Philippines, when a group of adults comprising relatives and friends sat him down at their table and started asking him if

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BORN THIS WAY  By SHARMILA NAIR The article first appeared in R.AGE in The Star. THERE is a constant voice in Kelvin Lim’s head reminding him at all times to sit up straight, not sway his hips when he walks, control the pitch of his voice, not squeal in delight or surprise. In short, to act like how a boy is supposed to. He is conscious of his every gesture and movement,

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Article published in The Star on April 27, 2011 Musings By MARINA MAHATHIR Excerpt from Marina's piece: ...Some confused psychology lecturer managed to anger mothers by blaming them for supposedly turning their sons soft by making them do housework. It’s interesting that nobody blames fathers for not being there to teach their progeny to use drills and chainsaws. Soon the

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Article published in NST on April 24, 2011 By Tan Choe Choe and Chai Mei Lingnsunt@nst.com.my They may make effeminate boys suicidal, say psychologist. AS the Terengganu Education Department director makes an about-turn in the face of massive criticism over a boot camp to rehabilitate effeminate boys, there may be some truth yet to his initial statement that linked effeminacy

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WE are appalled by the report that a boot camp will be held in Besut, Terengganu, to guide 66 boys away from "effeminate behaviour". The rationale for this camp must be condemned as being uninformed. Across societies, people vary in terms of personality traits and there is great social value in this variety. And far from helping gentle boys by hardening them up, the likely result is

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Article published in NST on April 22, 2011 By FARIK ZOLKEPLI (farik@thestar.com.my) KUALA TERENGGANU: The boot camp for effeminate boys may have drawn flak from many organisations but many of its participants have given it the thumbs up. It may now become an annual event. The participants said they enjoyed the activities at the camp, which included jungle trekking, paintball and abseiling, as

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Article published in NST on April 21, 2011 By Zainuddin Muhammad KUALA TERENGGANU: The issue of the four-day camp for 66 effeminate secondary school students has been blown out of proportion and context. State Education director Razali Daud yesterday expressed his sadness over the exaggeration of the issue, especially in foreign press reports. He said the camp had nothing to do with anti-gay

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The Malaysian Insider — ‘Sissy boot camp’ violates law, says Shahrizat'The experience of being singled out on the basis of perceived characteristics is an extremely traumatising experience, in particular for adolescent teens. Such profiling has potentially serious psychological repercussions and could harm the development and mental health of the children, as it exposes them to prejudices

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By Joint Action Group (JAG) Apr 19, 2011 Published as a letter in Malaysiakini We are appalled to read the very disturbing New Straits Times report, 'Besut boot camp for 66 sissies' (Apr 18).  First of all, the Educational Department's policy to regulate the behaviour of students is against the basic tenants of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) which Malaysia ratified in 1995.

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PRESS STATEMENT BYYB SENATOR DATO’ SRI SHAHRIZAT ABDUL JALIL MINISTER OF WOMEN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  ON BESUT BOOT CAMP IN VIOLATION OF CHILD ACT 2001 The Ministry views with alarm and great concern the act of sending 66 schoolboys with effeminate tendencies to a camp with the aim of ‘correcting’ their behaviour. The experience of being singled out on the basis of perceived

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RESPONSE TO NST QUESTION (20 APRIL 2011): Should any of the effeminate boys feel that they need some form of intervention, what are the ministry's suggestions to help them rather than sending these boys to a boot camp? Should the boys that have been selected to attend the boot camp face problems, attempts must first be made, in consultation with these children, to identify exactly what

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Article published in NST on April 19, 2011 (no byline) KUALA LUMPUR: Why are some boys effeminate? A psychologist said some parents could unknowingly make their sons acquire feminine qualities by dressing them up in "girlie" clothes at a young age, make them do housework without explaining the role of both genders in the society or due to the father being too strict. Siti Aminah Omar, a

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Article published in NST on April 18, 2011 By Zainuddin Muhammad We are not intervening with the process of nature as we are merely trying to guide these students to proper path in life. — Razali Daud state education department director KUALA TERENGGANU: The state Education Department has sent 66 schoolboys with effeminate tendencies to a camp aimed at helping them behave in a proper manner.

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Mana Anu? Malaysia’s first ‘gay’ film "… Dalam Botol" is well-acted, brave, original and also misleading — according to four reviewers. This article was first published on LoyarBurok. Seksualiti Merdeka organised a movie outing to watch … Dalam Botol. Eighteen of us turned up. Four of us reviewed it. Surprisingly, we don’t all hate it. Well, not really anyway. Up there by Kal Idris I

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The Gagging of Lady Gaga Pang Khee Teik on why gay anthems are important and why Malaysian radios are cowardly and hypocritical for censoring them. This article was first published on LoyarBurok. My mama told me when I was young We are all born superstars She pulled my hand and put my lipstick on In the glass of her boudoir "There’s nothin wrong with lovin who you are" She said, "cause he made

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We have some new exciting and inclusive plans for Seksualiti Merdeka's blog, embracing everyone from LGBTs to their straight friends to those who don't agree with us. Read on to find out how you can be involved. Hope you can help keep the website alive and relevant and meaningful for Malaysians: 1. HELLO HELLO BABY! Nowhere to turn to when you have questions about being gay, lesbian,

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Starmag, The Star, 20 Feb 2011 Sister solidarity By HARIATI AZIZAN starmag@thestar.com.my EVEN popping into the convenience store down the road can be dangerous – if you are a transgender (Mak Nyah). That was what Muna* learnt last year when she went out to get the paper one morning. Before she realised what was happening, she was surrounded by a group of men who claimed to be religious

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Two articles in New Straits Times on Mak Nyahs on 10 Feb 2011: Looking at other side of Mak NyahThey've been shunned and marginalised for ages. But like it or not, they are part of our society. In this first part of a two-part series, ELIZABETH ZACHARIAH and FARHANA AB RAHMAN look at the Mak Nyah or transsexual community and the problems that plague them IT is so easy to disregard their

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BFM's radio programme "I Love KL" on the 29th of January 2011: Raising public awareness about issues surrounding violence and persecution against the Mak Nyah community in Malaysia is always going to be a challenge, but "Justice for Sisters" aims to persevere in making sure each citizen of the country earn their rights to self expression. JFS representative Angela joins us to spread the

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"When are you going to get married ah? When are you going to turn your parents into proud grandparents ah?" How many of you had to endure these endless questions from busybody relatives and impatient parents during the holidays last week? I posted the following on my Facebook last month. The discussion that ensued might be interesting to those who still face such pressure at home. Original post

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Seksualiti Merdeka 2010: We are family! (First published on Aliran, 16 Jan 2011) Civil society groups have much to do to nurture a better understanding of sexuality rights and gender diversities in the country, say Julian Lee and Yeoh Seng Guan. Graffiti artist Shieko doing live illustrations during presentations Sexuality rights have not figured strongly in the agenda of the human rights

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It is not only about gay people by Rev. O Young First published in Malaysiakini, Oct 28, 2010 Many people, especially heterosexuals, mistakenly believe that the gay rights movement is only about gay people. They have ignored the fact that our lives in society are highly intertwined. As John Donne beautifully wrote, "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the

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Article in Malaysiakini (9 Sep 2010) by Pang Khee Teik True Malaysian Story No 1: When she turned 13, Alia's father kicked her out of the house for dressing like a girl. As a child, Alia knew she was a girl, so she couldn't understand why her father kept scolding and beating her up for it - 'You're a boy, act like a boy!' Alia went and stayed with another transsexual. They faced constant

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Some link to news -- some more entertaining than others -- from the last one month. Harian Metro: Klip juruteru mengaku gay dipadam (30 Dec 2010) Selepas dikecam hebat pelbagai pihak, laman blog kontroversi yang menyiarkan rakaman video pengakuan gay seorang jurutera Islam mengalah dan memadamkan klip video itu kononnya atas faktor keselamatan lelaki terbabit. Malaysiakini: 马来男子出柜短片接死亡恐吓“

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Pang Khee Teik, co-founder of Seksualiti Merdeka and project co-ordinator of "It Gets Better in Malaysia" videos, talks about discrimination faced by gays in Malaysia.

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Ada apa dengan gay? by Lingswaran Singh dari blog Diskopi (Jan 4, 2011) Dua minggu yang lalu aku menghadiri satu jamuan makan malam dengan Wakil Rakyat Rembau Khairy Jamaluddin, anjuran NGO Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia. Katanya perkauman itu masih relevan di Malaysia. Kita adalah masyarakat yang terpisah kerana label bangsa dan agama. Sering kali, aku diingatkan bahawa aku ini bukan Melayu,

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This is a translation by Amir Muhammad of Malaysia’s gay threat, a commentary by Shanon Shah, that was published on The Nut Graph on 10 Jan 2011. The English version is found below the Malay version. Ancaman Hubungan Sejenis di Malaysia oleh Shanon Shah   PADA 15 Dis 2010, muncul sebuah video di YouTube yang memaparkan Azwan Ismail, 32, seorang lelaki Malaysia Melayu-Muslim, di mana dia

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