A Transvestite's Journey To A New Beginning

[Shana A]

April 12, 2011 16:14 PM

A Transvestite's Journey To A New Beginning

By Melati Mohd Ariff

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=578435

'Mak Nyah' or 'Pondan' is the Malay term for transvestites or cross-dressers. Society frowns upon this group of people, though they may have their own reasons for living as the opposite gender.

This article dwells on the life of "Atuk", an HIV positive transvestite who has experienced sexual abuse, drug addiction and prostitution - but has now turned a new leaf to help those in the same predicament.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Looking at the face, figure and demeanour, it is hard to believe that this woman is actually a man.

[Shana A]

April 13, 2011 13:59 PM

Facts About Malaysia's Male Sex Workers

By Melati Ariff

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsfeatures.php?id=578672

This article delves into the life of "Atuk", a HIV positive transvestite who has been through many hardships - sexual abuse, drug addiction, prostitution - but has now turned over a new leaf to help those in the same predicament.

This is the last of a two part series.

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 April (Bernama) -- Most of the public is aware of female sex workers and their unrecognised trade in Malaysia. However, how many know of the more elusive male sex workers?

Only those who are acquainted with these people can reveal details of their background and their clandestine activities. One such person is a transvestite called 'Atuk'.