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Title: Malaysia- Transsexuals need our help
Post by: SandraJane on March 06, 2012, 10:27:50 AM
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Transsexuals need our help


The Star/Asia News Network | Monday, Mar 05, 2012


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Ms Jessie Chung, a transsexual, married Mr Joshua Beh in a ceremony in Sarawak, Malaysia. A report by the Sinar Harian stated that transsexuals should be given a chance to lead a positive life and career.


MALAYSIA - Transsexuals, also known as "Mak Nyah", should be given a chance to lead a positive life and career, reported Sinar Harian.

Assistant Director of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Saidatun Najmiah Jamil, said that society's view on the group had forced some of them to resort to prostitution to make a living.