Malaysia - Malaysia reform momentum wanes a year after historic election

Kate Mayberry
Aljazeera

Penang, Malaysia

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Malaysia - New Malaysia looks a lot like old Malaysia when it comes to transgender rights

Editorial
ASEAN Today

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Malaysia/India - Indian transgender activist told to change stated gender for Malaysian visa application

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The Star

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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lead story - Death of transgender woman in Malaysia sparks fears of rising hate crime

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The Straits Times

Klang, Malaysia

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Nobu restaurant accused of telling transgender chef to act like a man

Kate Lamb
The Guardian

Nobu Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysian authorities hold contest to help 'prevent' people being gay or transgender (UK)

Staff
The Telegraph

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Fears over rise of Sharia law in Malaysia as transgender florist, 27, is hacked to death, shot and mutilated... (UK)

Julian Robinson
Daily Mail

Sameera Krishman

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Not a Crime: A Gorgeous, Stirring Cartoon About the Status of Trans People in Malaysia

Kazimir Lee Iskander
Slate

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ezs note:  Please read the important cartoon by Mr. Iskander!  It's an eye-popper.

‘Academically dishonest’ Shariah Index survey draws civil society ire with bias on minorities (Malaysia)

ZURAIRI AR
Malay Mail Online

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Transgender persecution only began with Shariah laws, says activist (Malaysia)

ELIZABETH ZACHARIAH
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com

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Malaysian court scraps cross-dressing ban in landmark decision (Pakistan)

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk

Malaysia urged to stop transgender arrests

http://www.aljazeera.com

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At the Miss Tiffany's Universe 2014 transgender beauty pageant (Malaysia)

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Hazreen Shaik Daud: Malaysia’s First Transgender in Politics

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Muslim gays in Malaysia face extra punishment under Sharia (www.ibtimes.com)

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