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Finland's Supreme Court fines MP for calling homosexuality 'developmental disorder"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) HELSINKI, March 26 (Reuters) - "Finland's Supreme Court on Tuesday found a member of parliament guilty and fined "her for calling homosexuality a "developmental disorder", in a long-running precedent case that "has turned into a political tussle over the limits of freedom…...
Investigation ordered into viral LGBT post in Merlimau, says Melaka education exco chairman
1+ week, 3+ day ago (216+ words) MELAKA: An immediate investigation has been ordered into a viral social media post allegedly promoting LGBT content during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in Merlimau, says Datuk Rahmad Mariman. The state committee chairman for education, higher learning and religious affairs…...
Selangor Ruler urges caution in festive spending amid global uncertainties
2+ week, 1+ day ago (294+ words) SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on the public to be more cautious in their spending during the festive season and to be prepared for any eventualities arising from ongoing conflicts in West Asia....
'Haram' vs 'tanpa izin' – why it's important to use the right word
2+ week, 2+ day ago (154+ words) A letter from ANAS ZUBEDY, George Town Read full story "Haram" vs "tanpa izin" " why it"s important to use the right word IN recent years, Malaysians have increasingly used the word "haram" when discussing places of worship. Whether it…...
Exclusive-US 'pro-family' group worked with Senegal activists pushing anti-LGBT law
2+ week, 4+ day ago (815+ words) DAKAR, March 16 (Reuters) - Senegalese proponents of a tougher anti-LGBT law discussed campaign "strategy and mobilization tactics with a U.S.-based "pro-family" group that calls homosexuality a public health threat, activists in both countries told Reuters. The U.S. group MassResistance, known for its…...
Sabah leaders strongly condemn desecration of Quran
3+ week, 2+ day ago (338+ words) KOTA KINABALU: Sabah leaders on Wednesday (March 11) condemned a social media post believed to be from a user in Sabah, allegedly stepping on a Quran that was defaced with offensive drawings. State Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin…...
Same-sex dating websites Grindr and Blued blocked, MCMC mulls legal options against mobile apps, says Comms Ministry
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (19+ words) Same-sex dating websites Grindr and Blued blocked, MCMC mulls legal options against mobile apps, says Comms Ministry'The Star...
MMA calls for stronger action against illegal clinics in Kuala Lumpur
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed deep concern over the recent discovery of illegal clinics operating in the capital, where foreign nationals allegedly pose'as doctors and dispense'controlled medicines without proper qualifications or registration. Its president, Datuk Dr…...
Sultan of Selangor reminds football fans to behave, maintain discipline
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) Sultan of Selangor reminds football fans to behave, maintain discipline'The Star MPI-PETRONAS JOURNALISM AWARDS 2024 " Gold Winner, Best News Reporting Sultan of Selangor reminds football fans to behave, maintain discipline KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has…...
Olympics-Figure skating-Glenn to limit social media use after threats over LGBTQ+ comments
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (421+ words) Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Various Training Sessions - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 05, 2026 Amber Glenn of United States during training REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli MILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. "figure skater Amber Glenn said she will limit her use of social…...