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LGBTQ rights in Malaysia

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LGBT Malaysians are classified as criminals under the national penal code and their is little public support or discussion about gay rights.

Criminal Code

Section 377 of the penal code prohibits heterosexual and homosexual sodomy with punishments including up to twenty years and prison and or fines and whippings. Section 337a more narrowly prohibits acts of "gross indecency with another male person" with punishment including up to two years in prison .

Civil Rights