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Public caning of women highlights homophobia in Malaysia
Archive photo of a woman being caned in Indonesia’s Aceh province, from 2017
Marginalized groups in Malaysia have sought better treatment under the new government. But after two women were publicly caned on Monday for indulging in same-sex relations, hopes have been dashed for the LGBT community.
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06.09.2018 | 14:35
anti-LGBT, caning, Indonesia, LGBT, Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia, Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, public caning, same-sex relations, Shariah
After Malaysia’s historic 14th general election: What do women want?
MANY countries have long had female prime ministers, but not Malaysia. The appointment of a female deputy prime minister on May 10th – a day after the country’s momentous 14th general election (GE14) – was a first.
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05.06.2018 | 12:11
Anwar Ibrahim, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Elle Wong, Empower, Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia, National Council of Women’s Organizations, NCWO, women's rights
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