Kuala Lumpur: The government strongly opposes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activities, especially among Muslims in the country, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
He said the Malaysian Islamic Development Department also supports the government’s position. However concerning human rights under the Federal Constitution, the government does not deny specific rights to the LGBT community, including the right to education, he added.“Therefore, the approach taken by Jakim is to work with other agencies to raise awareness and take action.
Replying to a supplementary question from Aminolhuda Hassan who wanted to know if Jakim has information regarding the number of same-sex marriages in the country, Mohd Na’im said Jakim has not recorded or registered any same-sex marriages. SPONSORED CONTENT Daily Express members: Enjoy 1 for 1 signature cocktails and more at Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu: DAILY EXPRESS is partnering with Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu to offer an exclusive deal for our members. Read more “The Islamic religious departments in the states have not recorded same-sex marriages. That is clear.
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