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Why would five Taiwanese dig into their savings of NT$1 million (US$31,000), just to screen Thai flick The Love of Siam in theatres in Taiwan? Fridae's Taipei correspondent Jason Tan finds out more.

In 72 hours, the Home Affairs and Health ministries will have to agree on one position and argue its case in court after warning that it will go ahead with its verdict should they fail to meet the deadline.

Into its sixth year of running, Taipei LGBT Pride Parade is making its impact felt in Asia with the largest turnout of 15,000 last year. Fridae's Taipei correspondent Jason Tan talks to the organisers of this year's parade and finds out if there would be any surprises awaiting the community.

Japanese-American actor George Takei best known for his portrayal of Mr Sulu in the Star Trek television and film series, has married his longtime partner on Sunday.

Armed with a doctorate in political science, and a background in HIV/AIDS activism and prison reform, self-described "butch dyke" Rachel Maddow has become the first out lesbian to host a political commentary show on US television.

Malaysia's Freedom Film Festival, which ended its run in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, will be in Johor Bahru this weekend (Sep 12-14), followed by Kuching (Sep 19-21) and Penang (Sep 26-28) with four LGBT-themed films among 30.

The registration period for the 7th annual Straits Games to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 10-12 has been extended.

Ever since scientists identified a hormone that is linked to male prairie voles forming life-long monogamous bonds (with female ones), scientists investigating whether the same hormone plays a similar role in male humans have released their first findings.

Some 400 people are estimated to have walked through the doors of Central Market Annexe over the weekend to attend Seksualiti Merdeka, Malaysia's first ever sexuality rights festival. Update: Audio clip added.

Senator Louise Pratt has called for gay marriage to be legalised, challenging party leader and PM Kevin Rudd, who had recently pushed the ACT government to scrap its bid for civil union and gay marriage laws on the grounds the arrangement mimicked marriage.