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Malaysia Minister Says Overwork Turns You Gay, Sparks Fury

Malaysia’s Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has drawn backlash after saying that work stress—along with other “personal factors”—can contribute to people engaging in LGBT “acts,” comments that went viral and prompted mockery online.

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Malaysia Minister Says Overwork Turns You Gay, Sparks Fury

Malaysia’s Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan sparked anger after saying work stress can contribute to people turning gay. In a written parliamentary reply, he cited “societal influence, sexual experiences, work stress and other personal factors” and claimed the combination could increase LGBT “acts,” referencing a 2017 study. Social media backlash was swift, with users mocking the logic and questioning whether parliamentarians actually work hard. The comments add to mounting scrutiny of Malaysia’s LGBTQ community amid enforcement actions tied to alleged “deviant” activities

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