LGBT

Malaysian ministry raids Swatch boutiques, seizes ‘Pride Collection’ watches over alleged Link to LGBT

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA— The Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) conducted raids on 11 Swatch watch boutiques in multiple states…

Singapore’s Mediacorp defends drama series “Silent Walls” against accusations of harmful gay stereotypes

SINGAPORE — Mediacorp, the national broadcaster, has defended its drama series “Silent Walls” against accusations of perpetuating harmful gay stereotypes. The…

Japan debates LGBTQ protections under G7 spotlight

by Hiroshi Hiyama and Katie Forster TOKYO, JAPAN — G7 host Japan is the group’s only member not to recognise…

S’porean teen shares LGBT-affirming experiences in Taiwan’s education sector, from inclusive sex ed to protections under Gender Equity Education Act

An inclusive sex education syllabus and protections against discrimination under the Gender Equity Education Act are among resources available to…

Hong Kong court ruling overturns anti-LGBT housing policy

Married same-sex partners will be allowed to own subsidised housing together in Hong Kong after a landmark High Court ruling…

New Zealander selected as first transgender Olympian

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard was confirmed as the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic Games Monday…

Stories of older LGBT individuals among highlights during Pink Dot 13

The COVID-19 situation did not hamper Singapore-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) movement Pink Dot’s efforts to commemorate its…

New Zealand weightlifter set to be first transgender Olympian

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic Games, a…

Reuters appoints transgender Singaporean journalist Gina Chua as executive editor

Transgender Singaporean journalist Gina Chua, with over two decades of experience in the industry, has recently been appointed executive editor…

It’s not about cancel culture; it’s about transphobia, discrimination, open discussion of LGBTQ issues

On Sunday (14 March), Singapore exploded with furious debate following an article published by TODAY, written by National University of…