Government to take proactive measure to tackle LGBT issues

KUALA TERENGGANU: The government will take proactive measures to prevent the spread of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender ( LGBT) activities, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Mujahid Yusuf Rawa.

He said the government would also help them return to the right path and live a normal life.

Mujahid said the strict approach through the law was not able to curb the spread of these social ills and it was even more alarming when a statistic by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) revealed that 80 per cent of transgenders were involved in the sex-related industries.

“To solve this problem, we have to get them out of the industry first and this will not happen until we are more open to help and guide them ... that’s more important than dressing issue and others. We do not want to just use the law because these people need to be approached for us to understand the problems surrounding their lives and how can we help for them to return to the right path,” he said after launching the Civilization and Contemporary Lifestyle Disorder Seminar here yesterday.

Commenting further, Mujahid said the government would organise more campaign, seminar or camp to reach the group and their families.

“Parents need to be aware that this can be stopped from the beginning ... we are ready to guide and help because we have the expertise,” he said. — Bernama