Tag: LGBT

Conservative Singapore Not Ready For Same-Sex Marriage

The Republic is not ready for same-sex marriage as the society is still “basically a conservative one”, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.

While he noted the developments in developed countries, he pointed out the “considerable resistance” from these places too.

“There is a trend in developed countries. In America, they have gay marriage. It is state by state. Not all states have agreed. In Europe, some countries have done it … but there was big considerable resistance,” said Mr Lee. “Even in America, there is a very strong pushback from conservative groups against the idea.”

Mr Lee, who was interviewed by a group of journalists from around the region yesterday (June 4), was responding to ABS-CBN News Channel journalist Antonio Velaquez, who had asked for his views on gay marriage and whether Singapore is ready for it.

Mr Lee said: “No, I do not think Singapore is ready … In Singapore, there is a range of views. There are gay groups in Singapore, there are gay people in Singapore and they have a place to stay here and we let them live their own lives. And we do not harass them or discriminate against them.”

He added: “But neither, I think, if you ask most Singaporeans, do we want the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community to set the tone for Singapore society. The society is basically a conservative one. It is changing, but it is changing gradually and there are different views, including views especially from the religious groups who push back … It is completely understandable.”

The Government’s view is that “where we are … is not a bad place to be”, Mr Lee said. “There is space for the gay community, but they should not push the agenda too hard because if they (do), there will be a very strong pushback,” he added.

“And this is not an issue where there is a possibility that the two sides can discuss and eventually come to a consensus. Now, these are very entrenched views and the more you discuss, the angrier people get.”

Source: www.todayonline.com

June 6, 2015
South Korea Police Bans LGBT Pride Parade

For the first time since 1990, the South Korea Pride Parade was rejected by the police.

Namdaemun Police Station and Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency denied permit for the march, expecting a standoff between LGBT and Christian groups.

Last year, groups affiliated to the Church laid on the road, blocking the parade. Their protest caused major traffic jams and created tension with the LGBT community. A witness in attendance recalled the standoff:

“The people on the floor were cordoned off by the police but it took police a long while to actually try to move the. Also, many of the protestors shouted at the pride goers and some spat at us too.”

This year, the Korea Queer Culture Festival (KQCF) applied for a public space to hold the parade with the Seoul Police Agency. The application was rejected as the space was already reserved by the “Love Your Country, Love Your Children Movement,” an anti-gay Christian group.

Members of the LGBT community tried to secure a new space in Namdaemun. Although the police station would only begin accepting applications May 29 for rallies to be held on June 28, members of the Christian group as well as the LGBT community lined up on May 20 to submit their application.

Both groups waited all day and night, with people taking turns to sleep and eat. Various groups and individuals donated food to the LGBT supporters waiting in line, which local delivery service The Bird Riders brought to the station.

Unfortunately their wait was in vein. On May 30, police issued a prohibition notice based on Article 8 of the Act on Assemblies and Demonstrations that banned both groups from holding street marches:

“Rallies may be banned wherever two or more rallies are planned by groups with conflicting goals and on Article 12 where rallies may be banned whenever there is a possibility of inconvenience to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.”

Kang Myung-jin, chief organizer of KQCF, requested a meeting with the head officer who made the decision. The police did not allow Kang to meet with them and turned them away. The KQCF released a press statement Monday:

“The decision is suppressing the right of sexual minorities to speak up against society, as well as instigating hatred and violence against sexual minorities. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and Seoul Namdaemun-gu Police Station should withdraw its ban on outdoor rallies on May 30th, 2015 at once, and should guarantee the Pride Parade at KQF to be held safely and peacefully.”

Source: www.out.com

June 5, 2015
Beri Sokongan Kepada Wear White!

Gereja-gereja di Singapura akan pakai putih atau Wear White pada 13 Jun 2015 ini sebagai simbol tidak setuju mereka terhadap acara perhimpunan tahunan yang mempromosikan gayahidup kaum Sodom di Singapura.

Mereka sebulat suara akan memakai putih pada tarikh tersebut, sepertimana yang mereka lakukan pada tahun lepas secara besar-besaran. Inilah cara mereka menyuarakan keperihatinan mereka terhadap gejala negatif dengan cara aman, iaitu dengan hanya memakai putih.

Wear White ini sebenarnya bermula dari Wearwhite yang dipelopori masyarakat Islam tahun lepas apabila acara tahunan kaum Sodom itu bertembung dengan malam 1 Ramadhan. Tahun lepas, Wearwhite ini hanya menggalakkan Muslim untuk memakai pakaian putih pada malam 1 Ramadhan sebagai kesucian untuk Kembali Kepada Fitrah dan tidak menyokong acara yang mempromosikan gayahidup kaum Sodom. Golongan Kristian memberi sokongan kuat lagi padu dengan mereka memakai pakaian serba putih pada hari Sabtu (petang 1 Ramadhan) dan Ahad (1 Ramadhan) apabila mereka ke gereja masing-masing.

Golongan Kristian tahun ini meneruskan Wearwhite tahun ini dengan mengenakan pakaian serba putih pada hari acara mempromosikan gayahidup kaum Sodom dijalankan sebagai cara mereka menyuarakan keperihatinan mereka secara aman. Dan mereka pun sudah persiapan awal untuk menggalakkan anggota setiap gereja untuk Wearwhite pada hari tersebut.

Source: Mohd Khair

June 3, 2015
Mohd Khair: Kaum Sodom Di Bumi Temasek

Negara kita rapat dengan sebuah kuasa besar dunia yang juga merupakan pengeksport terbesar gayahidup kaum Sodom ke merata dunia.

Negara tersebut menggunakan pelbagai taktik putar belit dan ancaman demi memaksa negara-negara lain menerima dan menjadikan gayahidup Sodom itu sebagai normal, ‘halal’ serta dilindungi undang-undang berdasarkan hak asasi manusia.

Negara kita, Alhamdulillah, masih lagi mempertahankan undang-undang yang mengharamkan kegiatan seks luar tabii sepertimana termaktub dalam Seksyen 377A Kanun Kesiksaan (Penal Code). Dan kegiatan seks luar tabii ini adalah piala agung dalam gayahidup kaum Sodom.

Namun, pada masa yang sama juga acara tahunan untuk mempromosikan gaya hidup kaum Sodom tetap dibenarkan di negara kita. Ini menimbulkan semacam percanggahan nilai terhadap nilai-nilai kekeluargaan yang dipertahankan Kementerian Pembangunan Sosial dan Keluarga (MSF) dan juga bertentangan dengan dasar perlaksanaan Seksyen 377A.

Apakah ini permulaan negara kita mula tunduk dengan tekanan kuasa dunia yang rapat dengan negara kita?

Atau apakah ini cara pihak berwenang untuk tangani tekanan dari kuncu-kuncu korporat kuasa besar tersebut agar negara kita tidak dipengapakan di peringkat ekonomi global?

Harapan kami sebagai rakyat Singapura adalah apa yang diucapkan PM Lee Hsien Loong baru-baru ini di Istana semasa acara IRO itu adalah petanda yang pihak pemerintah akan terus mempertahan Seksyen 377A dan untuk pihak-pihak yang menghidupkan gayahidup kaum Sodom untuk mengakui dan menghormati bahawa sebahagian aspek sosial rakyat Singapura berkait erat dan tidak dapat dipisahkan dari aspek keagamaan yang kami anuti. Kedua-duanya itu tidak dapat dipisahkan.

Pihak yang menghidupkan gayahidup kaum Sodom tidak boleh memaksa dengan cara terang-terangan mahupun cara licik pihak majoriti rakyat Singapura untuk menghalalkan gayahidup kaum Sodom itu dan menghapuskan Seksyen 377A.

Dan inilah nampaknya yang sedang mereka itu lakukan melalui acara tahunan untuk mempromosikan dan mengagungkan gayahidup kaum Sodom.

Apakah kita masih lagi tak nampak, atau buat-buat tak nampak?

Kepada yang ingin Kembali Kepada Fitrah, silakan. Kami terima dengan tangan terbuka.

Walau apapun, semoga ALlah melindungi dan mengampuni kita semua di atas perkara-perkara yang kita lakukan dan TIDAK lakukan mengenai perkara ini.

Kita juga memanjatkan doa’ semoga negara kita tidak tunduk kepada tekanan demi tekanan dari pihak-pihak luar dari kuasa besar tersebut.

Dan tidak kurang kritikal juga, sama-samalah kita berdoa semoga kita semua tidak ditimpa musibah bersebab adanya kaum Sodom di bumi Temasek ini.

ALlah Maha Besar!

Source: Mohd Khair

June 3, 2015
Munah, Hirzi, ShiGGa Shay, Inch Chua And Daren Tan Among Acts Lined Up For Pink Dot Concert 2015

Held in conjunction with the annual Pink Dot rally, the Pink Dot Concert 2015 is set to bring Hong Lim Park to life with an exhilarating line-up of some of Singapore’s hottest local talents.

Performers include YouTube sensations Munah and Hirzi, Project Superstar winner Daren Tan, singer-songwriters Inch Chua and Gentle Bones, hip-hop artist ShiGGa Shay as well as dance group Plus Point.

Starting at 6:30pm on Saturday, 13th June, the Pink Dot Concert 2015 will conclude as participants come together in a sea of shimmering pink lights to form the iconic Pink Dot; a symbol of support for the freedom to love. Please remember to wear pink-coloured clothing!

According to regulations governing Speakers’ Corner, only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may participate in events held at Hong Lim Park. However, foreigners are most welcome to watch and observe the concert as well as the formation of Pink Dot 2015.

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Source: http://popspoken.com

June 3, 2015