Roman Catholic priests can now administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular church rituals after Pope Francis approved a landmark ruling today.
Terengganu Mufti Datuk Dr Mohamad Sabri Harun has joined the chorus of religious figures calling for the cancellation of the upcoming concert by British supergroup Coldplay, just ahead of their sold-out appearance at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on November 22.
The religious affairs minister has said that any new legislation aimed at regulating the promotion of LGBTQ+ elements should be uniformly applied to all members of the public, irrespective of their religious beliefs.
The Home Ministry holds the explicit authority to seize the “rainbow” watch from the Swatch brand, which features the symbol associated with the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, said Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Ministry’s ban on Swatch’s Pride-themed watches in the country has garnered criticism among social media users, mostly on freedom of ownership.
