Malaysia, which is predominantly Muslim, already criminalizes same-sex relationships, with punishments ranging from caning to 20 years in prison.

  • Flying Squid
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    5310 months ago

    It’s a fucking watch. How weak is Islam that a plastic watch band is a threat?

    • LemmyLefty
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      610 months ago

      Phenomenal cosmic power pairs well with the itty bitty living space inside people’s bedrooms.

    • @wahming
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      510 months ago

      We also banned hotdogs. Don’t ask me why. We have to call them something else now

  • @Burn_The_Right
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    4310 months ago

    Conservatism is a global infestation of hatred, bigotry and oppression. Nothing good in human history has ever come from conservatism. I hope Malaysians will someday be able to cure themselves of this disease.

  • @[email protected]
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    1310 months ago

    Just putting this out cause the “predominantly Muslim” comment tilts the blame fully into Muslims. There are many non-Muslims in the country that are homophobic, and openly so. Homophobia isn’t just a religious problem, even though it looks like it generally is in the West. I’ve heard of the worst comments from non-Muslims, and I’ve heard of the best supportive statements from Muslims in Malaysia. Generally, the younger generation is more accepting, while the older generation is much harsher on LGBTQ+.

    That said though, the government is still run by old farts, many of whom are, welp, old. It’s why we see these kinds of non-sensical laws coming out of their parliament. It’s even funnier if you look at other things they’ve rolled out in the recent years or even months.

  • @sugarfree
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    10 months ago

    After seeing the reaction to The 1975 I’m not surprised. Shithole country.

  • partial_accumen
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    210 months ago

    What is the Malaysian government plan to do to wipe out the naturally occurring rainbows after a rain shower? Is literally weather now illegal?