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flag A Malaysian trans woman became the first charged under a 2019 law criminalizing gender reassignment for Muslims, facing up to two years in prison.

flag In January 2026, a trans woman in Kelantan, Malaysia, became the first person charged under the state’s Syariah Criminal Code (I) 2019 for undergoing gender reassignment surgery, a crime punishable by up to two years in prison or a RM3,000 fine. flag The case, handled by the Kota Bharu Syariah Court, stems from a raid targeting a gathering of transgender individuals. flag The accused pleaded not guilty, and authorities cited privacy and sensitivity concerns for limiting public details. flag The law, which criminalizes gender transition for Muslims except in intersex cases, reflects ongoing tensions between Islamic law and transgender rights in Malaysia’s dual legal system.

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