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New Straits Times
05-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Police in process of completing probe into LGBT programme, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are in the process of completing the investigation paper on the organisation of a programme related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) matters. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the Classified Crimes Unit is finalising the investigation following the questioning of two people from Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) yesterday. "A total of 38 questions were posed to both individuals, but they chose to respond to the questions in court. "The entire session took place between 3.10pm and 4.30pm," he said when contacted today.
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New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] PSM duo quizzed over LGBT-linked event
KUALA LUMPUR: Police recorded statements from two Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) members in connection with an event linked to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Federal police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain confirmed this when contacted today. "Both individuals were called in to have their statements recorded this afternoon by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USJT). "The statements were taken to assist in the investigation of a case related to a post about the organisation of the Pride Care LGBT gathering," he said. It was reported that a total of 188 police reports had been lodged concerning allegations of a programme related to LGBT issues, said to have been organised by the youth wing of a political party in Petaling Jaya. The reports were filed by various parties nationwide after the issue went viral last week. Previously, Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said police had launched an investigation following a social media post regarding a planned programme, believed to be scheduled for June 21 at an undisclosed location in Petaling Jaya. According to police, the programme is believed to have provoked public sensitivity and violated national laws, which do not recognise any form of LGBT practice. The case is currently being investigated under Section 298A of the Penal Code, for actions likely to disturb public harmony by insulting or degrading religion, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, for the improper use of network services.
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PSM duo quizzed over LGBT-linked event
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal police have confirmed that statements were recorded from two individuals from Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) over the organisation of a programme related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain confirmed this when contacted today. "Both individuals were called in this afternoon to have their statements recorded by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USJT). "The statements were taken to assist in the investigation of a case related to a post about the organisation of the Pride Care LGBT gathering," he said.
New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
21 reports lodged against LGBT programme, says police
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have launched an investigation into a programme related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organised by the youth wing of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the case is being investigated under Section 298A of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. "To date, the Selangor Police have received 21 police reports lodged by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the public opposing the event. "The programme is seen as clearly overstepping public sensitivities and violating national laws, which do not support any form of LGBT practices in the country," he said in a statement today. Hussein added that police believe the programme was planned to be held on June 21 at an undisclosed location in Petaling Jaya.
CNA
29-05-2025
- General
- CNA
Malaysia minister seeks police probe on upcoming LGBTQ event, says it ‘violates moral values'
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has called for a police probe on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)-themed event planned for next month, reiterating the government's stance against efforts to normalise what he called 'deviant' lifestyles. The event, called 'Pride Care: Queer Stories and Sexual Health Awareness', is organised by the youth wing of the Socialist Party of Malaysia – or Parti Sosialis Malaysia – and scheduled to take place in Petaling Jaya on Jun 21. Minister Mohd Na'im Mokhtar on Wednesday (May 28) urged the authorities, including the Royal Malaysia Police, to investigate and take action should there be any breach of the law, national news agency Bernama reported. In a statement on Facebook, Na'im called on the organisers to immediately cease all activities that 'violate the law and moral values of society'. 'The organisation of such programmes, even if held behind closed doors, clearly challenges societal norms and religious values upheld by the majority of Malaysians,' he said. Parti Sosialis Malaysia's youth wing had posted on Monday on social media platform X that it would be hosting its 'very first queer-centred event' on Jun 21. The party was registered in 2008 and member Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj held a parliamentary seat from 2008 to 2018 under the Parti Keadilan Rakyat's banner. But Parti Sosialis Malaysia suffered defeat in the 2018 general election when it ran under its own banner. 'A 'by queers, for queers' initiative that shines a spotlight on the shared reality of living as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in this country,' the youth wing wrote. It said the event would feature a forum and a presentation on sexual health awareness, and the venue would be disclosed five days in advance. In the wake of the post, some netizens urged the authorities to take action. Minister Na'im said Malaysia's Islamic development department (JAKIM) and state religious departments are ready to enforce regulations, especially if the event involves Muslim participants. 'At the same time, I call on all parties to help defend our society's social and moral structure from any elements that could undermine our faith, ethics and national harmony,' he said in his statement. MALAYSIA'S CLAMPDOWN ON PRIDE CULTURE This is not the first time controversy has erupted over LGBTQ-related matters in the country. In May 2023, the Home Affairs Ministry seized 172 Swatch rainbow watches from 11 shopping malls across the country for allegedly promoting LGBTQ values. The Swiss watchmaker filed, and won, a lawsuit against the government. Last November, Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Amarjeet Singh Serjit Singh said the Home Ministry's raid of Swatch stores and seizure of its watches were illegal as they were made without a warrant. He ordered that the seized watches be returned. In 2023, Malaysia also halted a music festival in Kuala Lumpur after the frontman of British pop rock band The 1975 kissed a male bandmate onstage and criticised the country's anti-LGBTQ laws. On Wednesday, Na'im said the government remains committed to upholding the Islamic principles in national governance to protect religion, morality and human dignity. 'Deviant cultures will never be accepted as the norm in Malaysia,' he said.
