![Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71609062121_TBAhmadMarzukShaary.jpg)
Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk
The government does not rule out the possibility of amending Act 355 to provide for heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT).
Tue Jan 19 2021
![Egypt 'hunting down' gays, conducting forced anal exams - Amnesty Egypt 'hunting down' gays, conducting forced anal exams - Amnesty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81506774917_RainbowFlag.jpg)
Egypt 'hunting down' gays, conducting forced anal exams - Amnesty
Six Egyptian men arrested for "promoting sexual deviancy" and "debauchery" on social media will be subjected to anal examinations ahead of their Oct 1 trial.
Sat Sep 30 2017
![New police taskforce to target Indonesian gays New police taskforce to target Indonesian gays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71495618044_Indonesiamancane.jpg)
New police taskforce to target Indonesian gays
The move likely to fuel concerns of a widening crackdown on the community in the Muslim-majority country.
Wed May 24 2017
![Tanzania bans lube in crackdown on gays Tanzania bans lube in crackdown on gays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71469198168_lubricants.jpg)
Tanzania bans lube in crackdown on gays
Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu justified the move on the grounds that the product encourages homosexuality, which is banned in the east African nation.
Fri Jul 22 2016
![Bisexuals, gays, lesbians face greater health risks: study Bisexuals, gays, lesbians face greater health risks: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61467106548_DoctorPatient.jpg)
Bisexuals, gays, lesbians face greater health risks: study
Bisexual, gay and lesbian adults are more likely to experience psychological distress and engage in unhealthy behaviors, a study said.
Tue Jun 28 2016
![Gays a target for the Islamic State group Gays a target for the Islamic State group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447651550_gayhomosexual.jpg)
Gays a target for the Islamic State group
The Islamic State group, which claimed responsibility for an attack on a gay nightclub on Sunday that left 49 revellers dead, has a history of extreme violence against gays.
Tue Jun 14 2016
![Egypt's latest target: Gays Egypt's latest target: Gays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/61447651550_gayhomosexual.jpg)
Egypt's latest target: Gays
Homosexuality is not a criminal offense in Egypt, but nearly 200 people have reportedly been arrested under the Abdel Fatah al-Sissi regime since late 2013 on charges of "debauchery."
Fri May 06 2016
![Philippines' Pacquiao apologises for comparing gays to animals Philippines' Pacquiao apologises for comparing gays to animals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51444108530_MannyPacquiao.jpg)
Philippines' Pacquiao apologises for comparing gays to animals
Eight-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao apologised on Tuesday for describing homosexuals as "worse than animals".
Tue Feb 16 2016
![British Muslim drag queen braves backlash to inspire gay community: Reuters British Muslim drag queen braves backlash to inspire gay community: Reuters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41440395788_AsifaLahore.jpg)
British Muslim drag queen braves backlash to inspire gay community: Reuters
Death threats are nothing new for Asif Quaraishi who hopes that a documentary about Muslim drag queens will encourage gay British Asians to come out of the closet.
Mon Aug 24 2015
![Israeli leaders vow to crack down on 'Jewish terrorism' Israeli leaders vow to crack down on 'Jewish terrorism'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81438580523_MOSHEYAALON.jpg)
Israeli leaders vow to crack down on 'Jewish terrorism'
Israeli leaders proposed harsh new measures on Sunday to curb "Jewish terrorism," following a wave of extremist violence that left Israeli and Palestinian children dead in knife and arson attacks.
Mon Aug 03 2015
![Facebook makes peace with gays over 'real names' Facebook makes peace with gays over 'real names'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/51360108486_295x200.jpg)
Facebook makes peace with gays over 'real names'
Facebook on Wednesday vowed to ease its "real names" policy that prompted drag queen performers to quit the social network.
Thu Oct 02 2014
![Conchita Wurst's Eurovision success puts gay Vienna on the map Conchita Wurst's Eurovision success puts gay Vienna on the map](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/81399766031_295x200.jpg)
Conchita Wurst's Eurovision success puts gay Vienna on the map
Conchita Wurst's recent win on Eurovision has helped elevated the city's popularity with gays even more.
Thu May 15 2014
![US governor vetoes controversial anti-gay bill US governor vetoes controversial anti-gay bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/61376266687_295x200.jpg)
US governor vetoes controversial anti-gay bill
The governor of the US state of Arizona vetoed a controversial bill that would have let businesses refuse to serve gays and lesbians for religious reasons.
Thu Feb 27 2014
![Brazil Congress panel gives nod to 'cure' gays Brazil Congress panel gives nod to 'cure' gays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/51367911141_295x200.jpg)
Brazil Congress panel gives nod to 'cure' gays
The Human Rights and Minority Groups Committee led by controversial pastor Marco Feliciano suspended psychologists' board rules.
Tue Jun 18 2013
![Coming out in Cameroon leaves gays at risk and isolated Coming out in Cameroon leaves gays at risk and isolated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/51367911141_295x200.jpg)
Coming out in Cameroon leaves gays at risk and isolated
According to a March report co-authored by Human Rights Watch, the west central African nation has prosecuted at least 28 people for same-sex conduct since 2010.
Tue May 07 2013