New regime, old abuses: Malaysia crushes LGBT hopes
Hopes for a “new Malaysia” were kindled by last year’s regime change, but LGBT activists say that, at…
Malaysia seeks gay tourists, but targets its gay citizens
Malaysia’s tourism industry wants the country to keep attracting the money of gay and lesbian tourists, even though…
Updates: Kenya, St. Lucia, Singapore, many more
Rejection of a lesbian-themed film; struggles for LGBT health; battles over anti-gay laws in Trinidad and Malaysia —…
Malaysia: Caning scheduled Sept. 3 for two lesbians
An Islamic sharia court in Malaysia is proceeding with plans to punish two women for lesbian activity by…
Malaysia: Plea to stop Aug. 28 caning for same-sex love
“Malaysia’s new government should stand against discrimination and brutality and foster a culture of tolerance and equality,” says…
Good news for No. 1 victim of Malaysia’s sodomy law
Four years of politically motivated manipulation of Malaysia’s anti-gay law seems to be nearing an end. The country’s…
Malaysian project asks trans women to ‘return to normal’
State-level officials in Malaysia are seeking to change trans women into men, a proposal that was met with…
Homophobia helps HIV in Russia and Malaysia
In its Equal Eyes recaps of the world’s LGBTI news, UNAIDS reports: In Russia, the head of the…
Signs of progress in Malaysia, Indonesia, Lithuania, India
The latest “Equal Eyes” compilation of LGBTI news briefs from UNAIDS includes some slight signs of progress in…
Anti-LGBTI murders, but optimism too? Q&A with a reporter
Which country will repeal its anti-gay law next? Why do your blog’s writers use pseudonyms? Were you attacked?…