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Malaysia raids gay party, arrests 51, bans apps

5/31/2026

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On May 25 police arrested 51 men in a Kuala Lumpur hotel raid over a gay party and drug use under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli urged using “deviant culture” instead of “LGBT” while the government blocked Grindr and Blued in February 2025.
In January 2026 authorities denied permits for the Jejaka gay, bisexual and queer men’s group’s Selangor camping retreat, prompting the state ruler to call for firm action.

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On May 25 police arrested 51 men in a Kuala Lumpur hotel raid over a gay party and drug use under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli urged using “deviant culture” instead of “LGBT” while the government blocked Grindr and Blued in February 2025.
In January 2026 authorities denied permits for the Jejaka gay, bisexual and queer men’s group’s Selangor camping retreat, prompting the state ruler to call for firm action.