Entry #4699: LGBT employment discrimination in Singapore

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RegionSingapore
IssueLGBT employment discrimination
StatusSexual orientation only
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionIt is generally ambiguous whether protections from the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) amendment in 2019 also applies in a workplace context. In 2021, Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam stated that “LGBTQ persons, non-LGBTQ persons, we are all equal. We are not any lesser by reason of our sexual preferences.” and added that action will be taken if anyone stirs hate speech either for or against any sexual or religious community.
Sourceshttps://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-legislation-protects-lgbtq-community-religiously-motivated-violence-law-same-all https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-legislation-protects-lgbtq-community-religiously-motivated-violence-law-same-all


Revision History (8)

Revision by Vito12. If this is wrong please change it

Old Value New Value (Current)
Value(REMOVED)Sexual orientation only
Special StatusAmbiguousSexual orientation only

Revision by gerwynharry

Old Value New Value
ValueNo protections(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)Ambiguous
DescriptionThe media development Authority makes it illegal to show LGBT in a positive light. As well in June 2017 the Advertising agency Standards said to remove the phrase " Supporting The Freedom To Love" from a promotional add for the years Pink Dot Festival on the grounds of Affecting the publics sensitivities. June 2017 was the 8 Year that this festival took place. It is generally ambiguous whether protections from the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) amendment in 2019 also applies in a workplace context.

In 2021, Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam stated that “LGBTQ persons, non-LGBTQ persons, we are all equal. We are not any lesser by reason of our sexual preferences.” and added that action will be taken if anyone stirs hate speech either for or against any sexual or religious community.
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The media development Authority makes it illegal to show LGBT in a positive light. As well in June 2017 the Advertising agency Standards said to remove the phrase " Supporting The Freedom To Love" from a promotional add for the years Pink Dot Festival on the grounds of Affecting the publics sensitivities. June 2017 was the 8 Year that this festival took place. It is generally ambiguous whether protections from the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) amendment in 2019 also applies in a workplace context. In 2021, Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam stated that “LGBTQ persons, non-LGBTQ persons, we are all equal. We are not any lesser by reason of our sexual preferences.” and added that action will be taken if anyone stirs hate speech either for or against any sexual or religious community.
Sourceshttps://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf


https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/singapore-dj-mounts-challenge-of-colonial-era-anti-gay-law-1.4090168
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-legislation-protects-lgbtq-community-religiously-motivated-violence-law-same-all

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-legislation-protects-lgbtq-community-religiously-motivated-violence-law-same-all
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https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/singapore-dj-mounts-challenge-of-colonial-era-anti-gay-law-1.4090168 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-legislation-protects-lgbtq-community-religiously-motivated-violence-law-same-all https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-legislation-protects-lgbtq-community-religiously-motivated-violence-law-same-all
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "It is not ambiguous. Based on the current situation. LGBT are not discriminated in employment. It is illegal to discriminate this way"

Revision by Ausyk

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Sourceshttps://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdfhttps://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf


https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/singapore-dj-mounts-challenge-of-colonial-era-anti-gay-law-1.4090168
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https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/singapore-dj-mounts-challenge-of-colonial-era-anti-gay-law-1.4090168
Reports (1)
  • Date is incorrect "June 2017 is the NINTH year that Pink Dot was conducted."

Revision by Ausyk

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DescriptionThe media development Authority makes it illegal to show LGBT in a positive light. As well Homosexuality is illegal.The media development Authority makes it illegal to show LGBT in a positive light. As well in June 2017 the Advertising agency Standards said to remove the phrase " Supporting The Freedom To Love" from a promotional add for the years Pink Dot Festival on the grounds of Affecting the publics sensitivities. June 2017 was the 8 Year that this festival took place.
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The media development Authority makes it illegal to show LGBT in a positive light. As well Homosexuality is illegal. in June 2017 the Advertising agency Standards said to remove the phrase " Supporting The Freedom To Love" from a promotional add for the years Pink Dot Festival on the grounds of Affecting the publics sensitivities. June 2017 was the 8 Year that this festival took place.

Revision by Ausyk

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DescriptionNo protections in Malaysia The media development Authority makes it illegal to show LGBT in a positive light. As well Homosexuality is illegal.
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No protections in Malaysia The media development Authority makes it illegal to show LGBT in a positive light. As well Homosexuality is illegal.
SourcesNohttps://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf
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No https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/world_report_download/201801world_report_web.pdf

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueSexual orientation and gender identityNo protections
Descriptionall of Indonesian No protections in Malaysia
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all of Indonesian No protections in Malaysia
Reports (1)
  • Other "Wrong country listed"

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueNo protectionsSexual orientation and gender identity
DescriptionHomosexuality is illegal.all of Indonesian
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Homosexuality is illegal. all of Indonesian

Revision by Ausyk

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DescriptionNoHomosexuality is illegal.
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No Homosexuality is illegal.

Ausyk created this entry.