Student Harshini speaks to a reporter during the Women’s March Malaysia 2023 in conjunction with International Women’s Day in Kuala Lumpur March 12, 2023. There were chants of “everyone is welcome here” and “refugees are welcome here” during the march. This feeling of support was also extended to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, as well as to refugees in the country. “And it’s quite fun,” said 25-year-old Joe. Multiple women attested to feeling supported and empowered by the show of support from like-minded individuals at the event, while also from having an outlet to voice out their grievances. She was accompanied by a 34-year-old man who gave his name as Ikram who said he was there as women’s issues were a matter of concern to him as a father and a husband, “but also more importantly”, as a citizen of Malaysia. “We shouldn’t compromise on our values just because we’re older now, or we’re a mom,” the 33-year-old lawyer added.

Lawyer Aissa speaks to a reporter while attending Women’s March Malaysia 2023 in conjunction with International Women’s Day in Kuala Lumpur March 12, 2023.

Gay malay telegram