SNAPSHOT | Jakim to summon M'sian 'contestant' in Thailand trans women beauty pageant
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Malaysian Islamic development department (Jakim) director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee announced that the department would summon the individual who participated in the Miss Equality World 2026 competition in Thailand. The decision comes after social media reports raised concerns about the Malaysian's involvement. Jakim's concern stems from the individual's actions, which Sirajuddin described as regrettable and a cause for public concern.
He emphasized that such behavior goes against religious values, human nature, and is also contrary to the country's laws. In a statement, Sirajuddin stated that Jakim and state Islamic religious authorities would not tolerate efforts to normalize this conduct. A video circulating on TikTok showed a man, believed to be Malaysian, wearing women's clothing and speaking at the competition, which led to online criticism.
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