Could sexual minorities join armed forces one day? ‘LGBT not suited to our culture’, Malaysia's DPM says
SERDANG (Malaysia) — The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community is not suited to Malaysia's culture, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said during a Transformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50) forum here Tuesday (Oct 24).
Malaysia's Army personnel marches during the 60th National Day celebrations at the Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. Photo: AP
SERDANG (Malaysia) — The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community is not suited to Malaysia's culture, the country's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said during a Transformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50) forum here Tuesday (Oct 24).
"They are not suited to our culture and customs," Mr Zahid said when a TN50 participant asked him if sexual minorities would be allowed to join the country's security forces in the future.
Mr Zahid however did not categorically rule out sexual minorities being part of the security agencies under the government, saying that a certain "underline" has to be drawn on the quality of candidates.
"I leave it to the security agencies to decide," he added. MALAY MAIL ONLINE
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