Johor LGBT rehab centre

Rehab for ‘deviants’, LGBT, hinges on participants’ sincerity: Penang mufti

"Rehabilitation” of those deemed as religious deviants or immoral Muslims will only bear fruit if the individuals themselves have the intention to change, according to Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor.

Constitutional or not: lawyers differ on rehabilitation centres for LGBT and ‘deviants’

The legal fraternity have voiced differing opinions about the Johor government’s recently announced plans to establish a rehabilitation centre for religious ‘deviants’ and members of the LGBT community.

Lawyer slams rights group for ‘meddling’ in Johor’s plans for LGBT rehab centre 

Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said that the non-governmental organisation has “no right” to issue a statement that does not respect provisions under the federal constitution.  

Johor’s LGBT rehab centre amounts to torture: gender rights group

Gender rights group Justice for Sisters (JFS) wants the Johor government to stop its plans for a rehabilitation centre for sexual and religious “deviants”.

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