Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Malaysian police have arrested 51 men during raids associated with a 'gay party'. The country enforces strict laws against homosexuality, reflecting its dual-track legal system that includes both Islamic and civil laws. The operation also resulted in the seizure of drugs during the raids.
- ▪51 men were arrested in connection with a gay party.
- ▪Malaysian law criminalizes homosexuality, particularly under Islamic law.
- ▪Drugs were seized during the police raids.
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Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party' Homosexuality is criminalized in Muslim-majority Malaysia, which operates a dual-track legal system with Islamic laws for Muslims running alongside civil laws. Follow us on GoogleA general view of Malaysia's National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2020(photo credit: REUTERS/LIM HUEY TENG)
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