A Malaysian minister, Zulkifli Hasan, has landed in hot water over his remark on the LGBTQA+ community. The minister, working in the &nbsp;Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), commented that work-related stress led to what he described as an LGBT lifestyle. Videos of his remark were widely circulated on social media, drawing sharp criticism on the internet.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-their-soil-sky-or-waters-are-used-against-iran-irgc-s-warning-to-neighbouring-nations-says-they-ll-be-considered-hostile-1769541085343">‘If their soil, sky, or waters are used against Iran...’: IRGC’s warning to neighbouring nations, says they’ll be considered ‘hostile’</a>&nbsp;In his remark, a reply to Parliament, Zulkifli referred to a 2017 study by Sulaiman et al., stating that several factors may influence an individual’s involvement in LGBT-related behaviour.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-m-staying-until-the-problem-is-gone-trump-s-border-czar-in-minnesota-1769693608784">'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...'</a>&nbsp;"The study emphasised that a combination of these elements may contribute to the development of LGBT-related behaviour," he said in the reply, according to reports.Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff (PN–Rantau Panjang) questioned the minister on the country's updated data on trends related to LGBTQA+ matters in Malaysia. In response, Zulkifli said that Malaysia does not have any official data on the particular community. "Comprehensive data on the number of LGBT people in Malaysia remains limited," he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vs-iran-how-tehran-uses-militias-in-iraq-and-yemen-to-counter-us-iran-s-regional-strategy-explained-1769522384772">US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained</a>&nbsp;After receiving immense backlash on the internet, the minister claimed that his words were taken in a different manner. "Comprehensive data on the number of LGBT people in Malaysia remains limited," he said.&nbsp;"The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) rejects the normalisation of LGBT as it contradicts religion, morals, and social values," he added. While critics argue that such statements risk reinforcing stigma, supporters say they align with Malaysia’s conservative social framework.

Malaysian minister Zulkifli Hasan sparked backlash after linking work stress to LGBT lifestyles, citing limited studies, later saying his remarks were misinterpreted while reiterating the government’s rejection of LGBT normalisation.

A Malaysian minister, Zulkifli Hasan, has landed in hot water over his remark on the LGBTQA+ community. The minister, working in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), commented that work-related stress led to what he described as an LGBT lifestyle. Videos of his remark were widely circulated on social media, drawing sharp criticism on the internet. Also read: ‘If their soil, sky, or waters are used against Iran...’: IRGC’s warning to neighbouring nations, says they’ll be considered ‘hostile’ In his remark, a reply to Parliament, Zulkifli referred to a 2017 study by Sulaiman et al., stating that several factors may influence an individual’s involvement in LGBT-related behaviour. Also read: 'I’m staying until the PROBLEM IS GONE': Trump's border czar in Minnesota, says 'will deal with ICE agents who don't...' "The study emphasised that a combination of these elements may contribute to the development of LGBT-related behaviour," he said in the reply, according to reports. Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff (PN–Rantau Panjang) questioned the minister on the country's updated data on trends related to LGBTQA+ matters in Malaysia. In response, Zulkifli said that Malaysia does not have any official data on the particular community. "Comprehensive data on the number of LGBT people in Malaysia remains limited," he said. Also read: US vs Iran: How Tehran uses militias in Iraq and Yemen to counter Washington | Iran’s regional strategy explained After receiving immense backlash on the internet, the minister claimed that his words were taken in a different manner. "Comprehensive data on the number of LGBT people in Malaysia remains limited," he said. "The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) rejects the normalisation of LGBT as it contradicts religion, morals, and social values," he added. While critics argue that such statements risk reinforcing stigma, supporters say they align with Malaysia’s conservative social framework.

Malaysian minister Zulkifli Hasan sparked backlash after linking work stress to LGBT lifestyles, citing limited studies, later saying his remarks were misinterpreted while reiterating the government’s rejection of LGBT normalisation.

‘Malaysia rejects normalisation of LGBT’: Minister in hot water after his controversial remark on LGBTQA+ community

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‘Malaysia rejects normalisation of LGBT’: Minister in hot water after his controversial remark on LGBTQA+ community