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Tips for Gay and Lesbian Travelers

According to Malaysian law, homosexuality is a punishable offense that can carry a prison sentence. LGBT travelers should remain aware that Islam does not accept homosexuality and many Malay Muslims can be quite socially conservative -- in many places, it is considered a crime for lovers of opposite genders to show public displays of affection, let alone lovers of the same gender.

 

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