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Singapore Bans Flagged Passengers; Malaysia's Controversial Gay Claim

2/4/2026

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Singapore started barring undesirable visitors from boarding planes by forcing airlines to deny access to flagged passengers.
In Malaysia, a minister’s claim that work stress can turn gay has drawn ridicule amid government pressure on LGBTQ people.
China advised its citizens not to visit Japan during the Lunar New Year, a move welcomed by some Japanese.
Local travel operators say the immediate impact on business will be minimal.

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Story summary

Singapore started barring undesirable visitors from boarding planes by forcing airlines to deny access to flagged passengers.
In Malaysia, a minister’s claim that work stress can turn gay has drawn ridicule amid government pressure on LGBTQ people.
China advised its citizens not to visit Japan during the Lunar New Year, a move welcomed by some Japanese.
Local travel operators say the immediate impact on business will be minimal.