Religious affairs minister pans Malaysian’s entry in Thai trans pageant
Religious affairs minister Zulkifli Hasan says the participation tarnishes the country's image and violates Islamic teachings.
In a statement, Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan criticized the participation of a Malaysian in an international transgender beauty pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand. He contended that the contestant's involvement had damaged the country's image and violated Islamic teachings. Zulkifli emphasized that posing as the opposite sex and endorsing a transgender lifestyle is considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam.
He reminded the public that neither the religious authorities nor the Malaysian government had sanctioned or endorsed such participation in transgender beauty pageants. The minister urged Malaysians to refrain from sensationalizing or glorifying actions that contravene Islamic law, and instead uphold moral and religious values. Zulkifli also stated that the religious authorities would collaborate with relevant law enforcement agencies to investigate potential legal actions.
It is worth noting that Shariah laws in all 13 Malaysian states forbid Muslim men from dressing as women.
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