Perikatan MPs suggest LGBT be categorised as a mental disorder


KUALA LUMPUR: The LGBT community should be categorised as those with mental health issues, Perikatan MPs suggest.

The suggestion was put forward by Jamaluddin Yahya (PN-Pasir Salak) during the debate on the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023 to decriminalise suicide by Dr Halimah Ali (PN-Kapar).

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