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The Sun
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kelantan govt open to talks over LGBT programme with police, MAC
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government is open to discussions with the police and the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) regarding a recent LGBT-related programme held in the state. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan emphasised the need for clarity on the event's organisation to resolve the matter diplomatically. 'Perhaps the mistake made was not the organiser's fault. That's why it needs to be investigated first, so that the police are not wrongfully blamed by the public. The police have their job, and on the other side, MAC also has its responsibilities,' he said after the state assembly session. Mohamed Fadzli stated that any programme conflicting with state policies and local customs would not be tolerated. He stressed that events involving sensitive issues must obtain prior approval from authorities like the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAHEIK) and the police. The issue arose after a police raid in mid-June at a bungalow in Jalan Kemumin, where an LGBT-related event was held. State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed the operation followed public complaints and intelligence reports. Authorities found hundreds of condoms and HIV medication at the location. MAC clarified that the June 17 event was part of an HIV prevention initiative endorsed by the Ministry of Health. The outreach aimed to engage high-risk communities through inclusive healthcare strategies. Mohamed Fadzli added that the state government could take action if any event violates regulations. The discussions aim to prevent misunderstandings while upholding Kelantan's cultural and religious values. – Bernama
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
No place for LGBT culture in Kelantan, says deputy MB
KOTA BARU: The state government has praised the swift and firm action taken by Kelantan police in thwarting an alleged immoral gathering involving a group of gay men here recently. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the move reflected the authorities' strong commitment to upholding religious dignity, maintaining public order, and preserving Islamic values in society. "The state government extends its highest appreciation to the police for their prompt and decisive response. "It clearly demonstrates their resolve in defending our faith and the moral fabric of the community in accordance with Islamic principles," he said. Mohamed Fadzli said that Kelantan did not — and would never — recognise any deviant culture that contradicted Islam. "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) practices are a blatant transgression against natural law, which corrupts morality and threatens societal harmony. "Kelantan will never allow its land to become a haven for the normalisation of behaviour that is clearly prohibited by Allah," he said. He said that the state had implemented the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 as a legal instrument to address syariah offences, including sodomy, lesbianism (musahaqah), and other immoral acts that compromised the sanctity of religious life. "Although the enactment has faced legal challenges, the state remains committed to strengthening and amending its provisions to make them more effective in curbing vice and upholding divine law," he said. To reinforce enforcement and preventive efforts, Mohamed Fadzli said the state had also set up a Special Committee on Social Ills and Immorality, comprising strategic agencies such as the police, the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAHEAIK), the State Health Department, the Kelantan Islamic Foundation, the Welfare Department (JKM), and the National Anti-Drugs Agency. "This committee plays a vital role in coordinating inter-agency efforts to address moral decay and deviant behaviour, which is becoming increasingly brazen in its expression within society," he said. The state government, he added, also urged the Federal Government — particularly the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission — to take decisive action to restrict access to digital platforms that promote immorality and sexual deviance. Mohamed Fadzli was commenting on a statement made earlier today by Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat regarding a secret gathering of gay men in Pengkalan Chepa last month. Mohd Yusoff said that police had disrupted a closed-door event involving more than 100 gay men at a rented bungalow in Kemumin in mid-June. The gathering was believed to be on the verge of escalating into immoral activities, following a public tip-off.
Sinar Daily
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Kelantan to tighten Syariah law against LGBT, immoral acts
"The digital space must not be left unregulated and allowed to corrupt the minds and morals of society, especially the younger generation." 17 Jul 2025 02:15pm The Kelantan government remains committed to strengthening and amending the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 (EKJS) to enhance its effectiveness in curbing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) practices and immoral activities. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva KOTA BHARU - The Kelantan government remains committed to strengthening and amending the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 (EKJS) to enhance its effectiveness in curbing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) practices and immoral activities. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that despite past legal challenges, the state government is determined to enhance the law and its enforcement. "EKJS 2019 was introduced to address syariah offences including sodomy, musahaqah (same-sex relations between women) and other immoral acts that defile the sanctity of religious life. "The state does not recognise deviant cultures that go against Islamic teachings. LGBT practices are a clear transgression of human nature, which undermines morals and social harmony,' he said in a statement published on his official Facebook page today. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that despite past legal challenges, the state government is determined to enhance the law and its enforcement. Photo: Facebook/Mohamed Fadzli Hassan To boost prevention and enforcement, the state has formed a special committee involving the police, the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department, the Kelantan Health Department, the Kelantan Islamic Foundation, the Social Welfare Department and the National Anti-Drugs Agency. The committee is responsible for coordinating comprehensive and inter-agency efforts to address moral decay and deviant behaviours that are increasingly visible in society, he added. Fadzli said the state government has implemented the Rabbani Community Culture Programme to enhance Islamic understanding, engage with at-risk communities and build societal resilience against the spread of social ills. He also called on the federal government, particularly the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, to restrict access to online platforms that promote immoral content. "The digital space must not be left unregulated and allowed to corrupt the minds and morals of society, especially the younger generation,' he said. Earlier today, Kelantan police confirmed a raid on an LGBT-related gathering involving over 20 local men at a bungalow on Jalan Kemumin here in mid-June. During the operation, authorities found hundreds of condoms and several boxes of HIV medication in a specially designated room believed to be used by the organisers for storage. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Kelantan strengthens Syariah law against LGBT and immoral acts
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government is reinforcing its Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 (EKJS) to combat LGBT activities and immoral behaviour. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan stated that the state remains firm in upholding Islamic teachings despite legal hurdles. 'EKJS 2019 was introduced to address syariah offences including sodomy, musahaqah (same-sex relations between women) and other immoral acts that defile the sanctity of religious life. The state does not recognise deviant cultures that go against Islamic teachings. LGBT practices are a clear transgression of human nature, which undermines morals and social harmony,' he said in a Facebook post. A special committee has been formed to enhance enforcement, involving agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police, Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department, and the National Anti-Drugs Agency. The committee will coordinate efforts to tackle moral decay and deviant behaviours. Additionally, the state has launched the Rabbani Community Culture Programme to strengthen Islamic understanding and engage at-risk groups. Mohamed Fadzli urged the federal government to regulate online platforms promoting immoral content. 'The digital space must not be left unregulated and allowed to corrupt the minds and morals of society, especially the younger generation,' he added. Kelantan police recently raided an LGBT gathering in mid-June, seizing hundreds of condoms and HIV medication at a bungalow in Jalan Kemumin. - Bernama
Malay Mail
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Kelantan moves to bolster Syariah enforcement against LGBT, ‘immoral' acts
KOTA BHARU, July 17 — The Kelantan government remains committed to strengthening and amending the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 (EKJS) to enhance its effectiveness in curbing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) practices and immoral activities. Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that despite past legal challenges, the state government is determined to enhance the law and its enforcement. 'EKJS 2019 was introduced to address syariah offences including sodomy, musahaqah (same-sex relations between women) and other immoral acts that defile the sanctity of religious life. 'The state does not recognise deviant cultures that go against Islamic teachings. LGBT practices are a clear transgression of human nature, which undermines morals and social harmony,' he said in a statement published on his official Facebook page today. To boost prevention and enforcement, the state has formed a special committee involving the Royal Malaysia Police, the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department, the Kelantan Health Department, the Kelantan Islamic Foundation, the Social Welfare Department and the National Anti-Drugs Agency. The committee is responsible for coordinating comprehensive and inter-agency efforts to address moral decay and deviant behaviours that are increasingly visible in society, he added. Mohamed Fadzli said the state government has implemented the Rabbani Community Culture Programme to enhance Islamic understanding, engage with at-risk communities and build societal resilience against the spread of social ills. He also called on the federal government, particularly the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, to restrict access to online platforms that promote immoral content. 'The digital space must not be left unregulated and allowed to corrupt the minds and morals of society, especially the younger generation,' he said. Earlier today, Kelantan police confirmed a raid on an LGBT-related gathering involving over 20 local men at a bungalow on Jalan Kemumin here in mid-June. During the operation, authorities found hundreds of condoms and several boxes of HIV medication in a specially designated room believed to be used by the organisers for storage. — Bernama
