‘Stamp out cross-dressing’: Malaysian sarong event under fire for LGBTQ exclusion

LGBTQ+ community fears exclusion as Lexington Public Library cuts Pride event - The library is getting rid of programs deemed to be “under-performing,” said spokesman Dan Koett.

‘Stamp out cross-dressing’: Malaysian sarong event under fire for LGBTQ exclusion

The organiser of Keretapi Sarong is facing backlash after saying gender-nonconforming participants are not welcome.

Keretapi Sarong's Return Marred By Cross Dressing Debate

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Keretapi Sarong is an annual cultural event in Malaysia that celebrates the nation’s rich heritage and unity. Participants don traditional attire, such as sarongs, baju kurung, kebaya, and ethnic outfits from various Malaysian communities, and travel together via public transportation (typically a train, hence keretapi) to a central gathering …