![Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718700484_Bangkok.jpg)
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage
The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Iraq luluskan RUU anti-LGBTQ Iraq luluskan RUU anti-LGBTQ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714298439_rainbowflag.jpg)
Iraq luluskan RUU anti-LGBTQ
PARLIMEN Iraq pada Sabtu meluluskan rang undang-undang (RUU) yang menjenayahkan hubungan sejenis.
Sun Apr 28 2024
![Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125896_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat passes six bills this week
The Dewan Rakyat sitting continues on Monday.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![LPF tidak akan lulus filem papar kandungan LGBTQ - Saifuddin Nasution LPF tidak akan lulus filem papar kandungan LGBTQ - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711017402_TBSAIFUDDINPARLIMEN.jpg)
LPF tidak akan lulus filem papar kandungan LGBTQ - Saifuddin Nasution
Lembaga Penapisan Filem (LPF) tidak akan meluluskan tayangan mana-mana filem yang memaparkan kandungan mempromosi gaya hidup LGBTQ, bergantung kepada keseluruhan jalan cerita.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711014567_TBSAIFUDDINPARLIMEN.jpg)
LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said govt never ratified international conventions related to LGBTQ, nor recognise LGBT lifestyles.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697523206_QueerAzadiPride.jpg)
India awaits top court verdict on same-sex marriages
Only Taiwan and Nepal allow same-sex unions in Asia, where largely conservative values still dominate politics and society.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684924931_SwatchGroup.jpg)
Malaysia bans Swatch watches celebrating LGBTQ rights
The home ministry said it was prohibiting any LGBTQ references on Swatch watches, boxes, wrappers, accessories or other items.
Fri Aug 11 2023
![KDN warta perintah larangan penerbitan berkaitan LGBTQ pada koleksi, jam Swatch KDN warta perintah larangan penerbitan berkaitan LGBTQ pada koleksi, jam Swatch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/61553684149_AkhbarTheStarKe.jpg)
KDN warta perintah larangan penerbitan berkaitan LGBTQ pada koleksi, jam Swatch
KDN menerusi satu kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan perintah larangan melalui Warta Kerajaan P.U.(A) 236 itu berkuat kuasa mulai hari ini.
Thu Aug 10 2023
![FEATURE - Trans people in India demand equal access to public toilets FEATURE - Trans people in India demand equal access to public toilets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-09/61537736833_toilet.jpg)
FEATURE - Trans people in India demand equal access to public toilets
Access to public toilets has become a flashpoint as fierce debate about trans rights takes place around the world.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684924931_SwatchGroup.jpg)
Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches
Swatch is seeking damages and the return of the watches, saying its ability to do business in Malaysia has been "greatly jeopardised".
Mon Jul 17 2023
![Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, no change in marriage rules - PM Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, no change in marriage rules - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661132751_LeeHsienLoong.jpg)
Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, no change in marriage rules - PM
Lee said the Singaporean society, especially young people in the city-state, were becoming more accepting of gay people.
Mon Aug 22 2022
![Courteney, Britney and LGBTQ history: Six Emmys takeaways Courteney, Britney and LGBTQ history: Six Emmys takeaways](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626234807_EMMY.jpg)
Courteney, Britney and LGBTQ history: Six Emmys takeaways
Here are six takeaways on the Emmy nominations as television prepares to honor a year transformed by the pandemic.
Wed Jul 14 2021
![A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616375885_PAKISTAN.jpg)
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
The madrasa is an important milestone for the LGBTQ community in the overwhelmingly fundamental Muslim country.
Mon Mar 22 2021
![New Zealand Maori leader ejected from parliament for not wearing a necktie New Zealand Maori leader ejected from parliament for not wearing a necktie](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612931022_WELLINGTON.jpg)
New Zealand Maori leader ejected from parliament for not wearing a necktie
Waititi said forcing him to a Western dress code was a breach of his rights and an attempt to suppress indigenous culture.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607080654_FACEBOOK.jpg)
Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy
Facebook said it has also become more precise about the hate speech that its software seeks out.
Fri Dec 04 2020