to be honest, i'm not sure if this will reach a large number of people, but I'd like to spread awareness about the LGBTQ situation in Malaysia.
Recently, a Malaysian government taskforce has proposed amendments to sharia law that would allow action to be taken against social media users for insulting Islam and "promoting the LGBT lifestyle".
The proposed laws would allow enforcement bodies to take action against any Muslim "who insults the religion of Islam" and commits other sharia criminal offenses "by using network facilities, network services or application services."
The proposal comes amid concern over growing intolerance towards the LGBT community in Malaysia in recent years.
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#RESOURCES here are some organisations that would appreciate your support, both materially and intangibly:
Tabung Pelangi — helps trans masc get binders
Seed Foundation — a trans led NGO based in KL. They run an elderly home for trans folks and drop-in center for socially marginalised folks
PTF Malaysia — focused on providing HIV/AIDS education, prevention, care and support programmes, sexual health and empowerment programmes for vulnerable communities in Malaysia.
bentarakata — occasionally organises mutual aid initiatives for Malaysian LGBTQ people (the most recent was to help someone who ran away from their lgbtqphobic home)
PLUHO org — help support their projects: Rainbow Shelter Fund and Bluebird project
Pelangi Campaign
Queerlapis — they publish insightful articles and resources for queer Malaysians
Justice for Sisters — they help raising public awareness about issues surrounding violence and persecution against the transgender community in Malaysia. The campaign also aims to raise funds to finance court cases that have been brought up against transgender people who have been charged in Syariah court.
KLASS — the Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society is a non-profit organisation founded by medical professionals and communities affected by HIV. they are a registered society affiliated with the Malaysian AIDS Council.
Malaysian AIDS Council — an umbrella organisation to support and coordinate the efforts of non-governmental and other organisations working on HIV/AIDS issues in Malaysia.
SEED Foundation is currently collecting funds to distribute groceries to marginalized communities around Malaysia, not just in KL and Selangor.
RM 50 is roughly only 12 dollar
Their p*yp*l link if you live abroad:
Go to paypal.me/seedmalaysia and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
