News From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule. APRIL 9, 2025
Worldgallery 31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.JUNE 16, 2023
News Malaysia Bans Possession of Pride-Themed Swatch Watches Penalties include three years in prison and a $4,000 fine.AUGUST 10, 2023
World Malaysia’s LGBTQ+ Community Blasts The 1975’s Matty Healy’s Same-Sex Kiss LGBTQ+ activists fear the kiss could set off a clampdown against LGBTQ+ people.JULY 26, 2023
People The 1975’s Matty Healy Speaks Out Against Malaysia’s Antigay Law, Kisses Bandmate in Protest The problematic singer has been known to speak out in support of LGBTQ+ rights. JULY 22, 2023
