to be honest, i’m not sure if this will reach a large number of people, but I’d like to spread awareness about the LGBTQ situation in Malaysia.
Recently, a Malaysian government taskforce has proposed amendments to sharia law that would allow action to be taken against social media users for insulting Islam and “promoting the LGBT lifestyle”.
The proposed laws would allow enforcement bodies to take action against any Muslim “who insults the religion of Islam” and commits other sharia criminal offenses “by using network facilities, network services or application services.”
The proposal comes amid concern over growing intolerance towards the LGBT community in Malaysia in recent years.
Seed Foundation— a trans led NGO based in KL. They run an elderly home for trans folks and drop-in center for socially marginalised folks
PTF Malaysia — focused on providing HIV/AIDS education, prevention, care and support programmes, sexual health and empowerment programmes for vulnerable communities in Malaysia.
bentarakata — occasionally organises mutual aid initiatives for Malaysian LGBTQ people (the most recent was to help someone who ran away from their lgbtqphobic home)
Queerlapis— they publish insightful articles and resources for queer Malaysians
Justice for Sisters— they help raising public awareness about issues surrounding violence and persecution against the transgender community in Malaysia. The campaign also aims to raise funds to finance court cases that have been brought up against transgender people who have been charged in Syariah court.
KLASS— the Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society is a non-profit organisation founded by medical professionals and communities affected by HIV. they are a registered society affiliated with the Malaysian AIDS Council.
Malaysian AIDS Council — an umbrella organisation to support and coordinate the efforts of non-governmental and other organisations working on HIV/AIDS issues in Malaysia.
SEED Foundation is currently collecting funds to distribute groceries to marginalized communities around Malaysia, not just in KL and Selangor.
When I got my first tattoo I told my rather beautiful tattoo artist that I refused to be a wuss and she said “Oh dont worry, if you squirm I will pin you down.”
And that lives in my head rent free.
“What is it with queer people and tattoos?”
Something something intricate rituals
Queer people and tattoos? Probably a lot of this going on, too:
A while ago, a follower asked us if leeches counted as worms. I did not know the answer to this at the time, so I did some research. As it turns out, leeches are part of the worm group Annelida - which also includes earthworms. So yes, leeches are technically worms. This brings me to today’s post:
![ultrafacts:
“Source: [x]
Click HERE for more facts!”](https://64.media.tumblr.com/9886c28d054831026c28cca3844720ce/ed867d7746245641-6c/s500x750/eaa798b106c24eed43da720546288359fea2bb5c.png)
![ultrafacts:
“Source: [x]
Click HERE for more facts!”](https://64.media.tumblr.com/8ca921896d6de1d5c7e1ab17a75e3c00/ed867d7746245641-d5/s1280x1920/65f76638a2983fe70a25fc4321d773ad28021b6a.jpg)
