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KL drag queens keep it fabulous under the radar in conservative Malaysia
Cross-dressing is a crime in Malaysia, but that hasn’t stopped Carmen Rose, Kumela Kumslut, and Just Acne from sashaying in wigs and heels.
Authorities launch inquiry into alleged sexual relations between nurse and COVID-19 patient in Jakarta quarantine facility
Authorities in Jakarta are investigating allegations of sexual relations between a COVID-19 patient and a nurse at the Wisma Atlet quarantine facility, after the patient himself...
Parents demand elementary school principal in Medan step down for being gay
Dozens of parents held a protest outside an elementary school in Medan, North Sumatra today, demanding that the principal step down because he is gay.
Employees slam ‘inclusive’ bookstore that reported trans workers to police
‘The Moon’ denies charges of transphobia.
Singaporean trans man ‘humbled’ by support, donations for top surgery
‘A wonderful person and deserves happiness.’
‘Wing of the Locust’ brings magical coming-of-age tale set in pre-Hispanic Philippines
Fantasy and folklore readers are looking forward to the release of Joel Ching Jacob’s debut novel Wings of the Locust, a coming-of-age tale set in pre-colonial Philippines...
‘Being gay is the biggest sin’ — Iani’s story of ‘conversion therapy’ in Singapore
Ustazs convinced Iani’s parents that an evil spirit was causing their child to be lesbian. They engaged in 'conversion therapy' practices until Iani collapsed from a mental...
‘It hurts when I touch myself now’ — Sam’s story of ‘conversion therapy’ in Singapore
Sam embarked on a journey of self-discovery in his 20s. He had been through many abusive relationships, and for reasons he couldn’t quite grasp, he’d always felt that...
Instaceleb Millen Cyrus moved from male detainment cell following public backlash
Police have moved Instagram celebrity Millen Cyrus from the male cell following public outrage over her initial placement despite her identity as a transwoman. Millen was named a...
Instaceleb Millen Cyrus arrested in drug raid, detained in male cell
Instagram celebrity Millen Cyrus, who was formerly known as her birth name Muhammad Millendaru Prakasa, has been named a suspect in a drug case following her arrest at a hotel in...