Stop discrimination against transgenders, urges Mujahid


Melati A. Jalil

Minister in Prime Minister's Department Mujahid Yusof Rawa shaking hands with transgender activist Nisha Ayub following their meeting today. Mujahid has urged society to stop discrimination against transgender people as it will not allow them to integrate themselves into society. – The Malaysian Insight pic Kamal Ariffin, August 10, 2018.

TAKING the first step by meeting with transgender community representatives today, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mujahid Yusof Rawa urged the public to stop the discrimination against the community.

The minister in charge of Islamic Affairs said transgender people are an easy target of discrimination due to their appearances and it would not help them integrate into society.


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Comments


  • Then you should reinstate their pics

    Posted 5 years ago by Eddie Foo

  • Minister in the PMs Dept is twisting his words. Just say whether you recognise LBGTs rIghts or not? And yes, if you recognise and accept their rights, reinstate the portraits!

    Posted 5 years ago by Thiruchelvam Thirunavukarasu

  • LGBT issue can be a political hot potato, if not supported by a large segment of society. Govt have to tread carefully, if not to lose voters?..

    Posted 5 years ago by MELVILLE JAYATHISSA

    • Not so easy so as to be a clearcut affair?..

      Posted 5 years ago by MELVILLE JAYATHISSA