We are family

The idea that "the family unit comprises of a man as Father, a woman as Mother, and Children" is not biblical, writes Rev Miak Siew, executive pastor of Singapore's Free Community Church and member of gay advocacy group People Like Us. Here he responds to a Singapore pastor's recent comments that the acceptance of gays would pose a "looming threat" to the family unit.

Repeal of gay sex law a "looming threat" to the family unit: Singapore pastor

A pastor of a megachurch in Singapore has called on his congregation – with a visiting former Prime Minister in the audience – to lobby the government to retain a colonial-era law which criminalises sexual relations between men.

Hong Kong will not conduct public consultations on anti-discrimination law

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced today that the government will not conduct consultations on enacting anti-discrimination laws that would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the territory.

Religious right and LGBT groups clash in Hong Kong; new pro-gay alliance launched

Hong Kong saw a flurry of activity last weekend by both pro and anti-LGBT rights groups as a 5,000-strong crowd gathered to protest against the enactment of anti-discrimination laws. Meanwhile the Big Love Alliance was launched by legislator Cyd Ho, Raymond Ko reports.

Hong Kong: Short film calls on citizens to break their silence on LGBT discrimination

As Hong Kong witnesses an intense tussle between groups for and against LGBTQ rights with a face-off last weekend that saw a 5000-strong anti-gay rally, the first in a series of short films has been launched to raise awareness and to inspire LGBT and LGBT-friendly citizens to speak up.

Jodie Foster: "I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago in the Stone Age"

The 2-time Academy Award-winning actress, director and producer's speech at the 70th Annual Golden Globes on Sunday is the most direct discussion of her sexuality yet.

Interpersonal contact with gay people increases acceptance: Singapore study

Personally knowing gay men and lesbians – more than seeing gay characters in films and TV shows – has shown to increase positive attitudes and affect acceptance of gay men and lesbians. The results also show a small but significant trend toward greater tolerance of homosexuals in Singapore.

Cloud Atlas

Gaudy, ambitious, and visionary, Cloud Atlas is a showcase of Wachowski filmmaking and its irresistibility to the teenage imagination.

Macalister Mansion, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

A grand, century-old colonial mansion in the northeast corner of Penang has been given a decidedly modern new look.

The Impossible

Will this disaster movie, unlike so many disaster movies, bring everyone together without an overdose of sentimentality and overstated heroism?

Mama

Unassuming and conventional, Mama is a horror film that is secretly ambitious.

Runway Cop

Runway Cop retreads familiar ground broken by Miss Congeniality.