Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2017 1:32:35 GMT 7
The Malaysian government is offering cash prizes of up to 4,000 ringgit (£720) for the best videos explaining how to “prevent” homosexuality, according to a competition launched on the health ministry’s website.
Activists said the move would further spread fear among Malaysia’s LGBT community, as conservative attitudes chip away at the Muslim-majority nation’s one-time reputation for moderation and tolerance.
Contestants are invited to submit a video clip addressing various categories including “gayness” or “gender confusion”, and offering suggestions as to how these could be “prevented or controlled”.
Winners will receive between 1,000 and 4,000 ringgit after the competition closes at the end of August, the ministry’s website said.
www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/04/malaysia-cash-best-gay-prevention-videos-gender-confusion
Activists said the move would further spread fear among Malaysia’s LGBT community, as conservative attitudes chip away at the Muslim-majority nation’s one-time reputation for moderation and tolerance.
Contestants are invited to submit a video clip addressing various categories including “gayness” or “gender confusion”, and offering suggestions as to how these could be “prevented or controlled”.
Winners will receive between 1,000 and 4,000 ringgit after the competition closes at the end of August, the ministry’s website said.
www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/04/malaysia-cash-best-gay-prevention-videos-gender-confusion
