🇲🇾 AsiaSoutheast Asia
Malaysia Gay Travel Guide
LGBT Illegal Safety: 2/10
Important Warnings:
- • Illegal under civil and Sharia law
- • Police raids common
- • Not safe for open LGBTQ+ travel
33,900,000 People
0 Cities
25% Acceptance
Legal Status & Rights
Same-Sex Relations
Illegal
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal under both civil and Sharia law.
Max Penalty: 20 years imprisonment
Marriage Equality
Not Legal
Civil Unions
Not Recognized
Domestic Partnership
Not Available
Joint Adoption
Not Allowed
Legal Gender Recognition
Not Allowed
Protection & Anti-Discrimination
Employment Protection
Not Protected
Housing Protection
Not Protected
Hate Crime Protection
Not Protected
Constitutional Protection
Not Protected
Additional Rights & Services
Openly Serve in Military
Not Protected
Blood Donation
Restricted
Conversion Therapy Ban
Not Protected
LGBT Organizations Legal
Protected
Age of Consent
16 years Different for same-sex
Prostitution
Illegal
Safety Information
2/10
Safety Score
Travel Safety
Police Protection
Hostile
Police conduct raids and arrests
Social Climate
Public Acceptance25%
Country Information
Capital:Kuala Lumpur
Currency:MYR (RM)
Languages:Malay, English, Mandarin
Population:33,900,000