Entry #19054: Homosexual activity in Malaysia

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RegionMalaysia
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateMar 27, 1936
End Date1985
DescriptionUntil 1985, only male homosexuality was criminalised in Malaysia with up to 20 years in prison.
Sourceshttps://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Malaysia-Penal-Code-Act-1936-1997-eng.pdf


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StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateMar 27, 1936
End Date1985
DescriptionUntil 1985, only male homosexuality was criminalised in Malaysia with up to 20 years in prison.
Sourceshttps://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Malaysia-Penal-Code-Act-1936-1997-eng.pdf