Archive for February, 2010
Gay Night Turns Nasty
Feb 23rd
Taiwan – A Chinese New Year party for three gay friends in Taiwan turned tragic when one of them was stabbed to death after he had sexually attacked his friend’s lover.
The 40-year-old victim, identified only as Huang, had more than 10 stab wounds on his body.
Police said a 35-year-old gay man, identified only as Jian, had taken his lover to visit Huang on Friday for a Chinese New Year bash.
The trio were drinking at Huang’s house in Wan Li Xiang, Taipei, till the wee hours. At about 3am, they ran out of booze and Jian volunteered to go out and buy some.
When Jian returned to the house, he saw his friend sexually attacking his lover.
The furious Jian rushed to stop Huang and a fistfight started among the three gay friends, according to China Times.
During the struggle, Jian picked up a fruit knife and stabbed Huang while his lover grabbed another knife from the kitchen to join in the attack.
The couple stabbed Huang until he was motionless and lying in a pool of blood.
Ignoring their friend who was seriously injured, the couple continued drinking until 7am, the daily reported.
They only ran away when they found out that Huang was dead.
Another friend of Huang, who dropped by three hours later, made the gruesome discovery and called the police.
Police arrested the couple on Sunday, who were hiding in a secluded arbor near Zhongshan Hall.
Homophobic Cops Raid Gay Venues
Feb 4th
Penang – Malaysia continues to show it homophobic face with recent raids on gay businesses in Penang, and the second trial for sodomy of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
In both cases antiquated ant-gay laws left over from the country’s colonial period are being used to repress gays or those viewed as MSM (Men having sex with men).
Police in Penang have for a long time led a drive to rid the island of gay businesses, especially saunas and massage centers, while neighbouring Singapore has learned to tolerate them.
In the latest incident, a sauna and massage center were raided by cops. In one case, the business owners had installed secure entry systems that required a customer to enter a password. Undercover cops nabbed a customer about to enter, and held him until h revealed the password, and then broke in, arresting many of the staff and customers.
As usual, Malaysian newspapers revelled in the scandal, reporting that “many of those inside were found with their pants down” and other similar stupid comments, including one deriding a 65 year old man.
Meanwhile, in Kuala Lumpur, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim goes on trial for the second time on charges, widely believed to be trumped up, of sodomy. The last trial failed to destroy Anwar’s popularity, which the government sees as a threat.
Katoeys Fight Festival Ban
Feb 4th
Chiangmai – A group of Chiangmai residents, including members of the Sexual Identity Network and the Chiangmai Araya Group, are to seek a court injunction against a ban on transgendered people taking part in the city’s annual flower festival.
“This completely discriminates against transgender people and violates Article 30(2) of the Constitution, which states that people cannot be discriminated against by race, language, age, disability, health, economic or social status, religion, education, political perspective, or gender,” Natee Teerarojjanaphongs, who leads the Chiang Mai Araya Group, said.
Under a directive signed by Chiang Mai deputy governor Chuchart Keerapang on November 20, any man or woman who will sit on a flower-festooned car that joins the competition should wear polite dress. Clothing that shows transexuality is prohibited.
“We want gay rights and transgender rights to be protected by law. Our rights should be respected,” he said.
“This completely discriminates against transgender people and violates Article 30(2) of the Constitution, which states that people cannot be discriminated against by race, language, age, disability, health, economic or social status, religion, education, political perspective, or gender,” Natee Teerarojjanaphongs, who leads the Chiang Mai Araya Group, said yesterday.
Under a directive signed by Chiang Mai deputy governor Chuchart Keerapang on November 20, any man or woman who will sit on a flower-festooned car that joins the competition should wear polite dress. Clothing that shows transexuality is prohibited.
“We want gay rights and transgender rights to be protected by law. Our rights should be respected,” he said.
