Critics and regional LGBT+ activists hit back pointing out that there are major differences between Brunei and its Islamic neighbours.
George Clooney in late March led calls for a boycott of nine hotels owned by Brunei because of plans by the country to impose the death penalty for gay sex or adultery.
Following a global outcry, the sultan of the oil-rich state last week said the death penalty would not be imposed. “It sends a warning shot over to countries like Indonesia and Malaysia – who are also considering these laws – that the business people, the big banks, those guys are going to say ‘don’t even get into that business’.”
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