"The MCMC will take action against content or application functions that violate domestic laws, including those involving the spread of pornographic or immoral content, exploitation or abuse, fraud, child abuse or threats to public safety. Its statement was in response to a parliament member who accused the apps of facilitating deviant relationships."
"Male-identified individuals use Blued and Grindr for sex and dating as well as to make friends, communicate with users around the world, explore social events online and in real life, and to develop support networks. Censoring the app will increasingly isolate Malaysian men, making it more difficult to form meaningful relationships."
"Like one-fourth of the world, Malaysia's anti-gay laws were originally imported by British colonizers. In the modern era, powerful Muslim clerics and politicians have used the laws to whip up outrage and support among conservative citizens."
Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission blocked access to LGBTQ+ networking apps Grindr and Blued, citing violations of domestic laws regarding pornographic content, exploitation, and public safety threats. The commission indicated it may contact Google and Apple to remove the apps from their platforms and is examining legislative measures to restrict similar applications. The apps serve multiple purposes beyond dating, including friendship formation, international communication, event discovery, and community support. This action represents the latest escalation in Malaysia's ongoing anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown, reflecting broader patterns of discrimination rooted in colonial-era laws that have been weaponized by religious and political leaders to mobilize conservative opposition.
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