Fridae

A debate is brewing about whether David Laws is trying to use his sexuality which he says he prefers to keep secret (until the scandal broke that is) to explain away a controversial expenses claim.

Media reports say the pair was reportedly forcibly separated and taken to their respective home villages after their release from prison.

The series presents 10 movers and shakers in Asia who are set to bring about positive change in their local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

The series presents 10 movers and shakers in Asia who are set to bring about positive change in their local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

Close to 50 people protested the police's inaction by cycling near the park where the scheduled event was to be held but the gathering was cut short after participants were warned that members of the Islamist group bent on breaking up any IDAHO activity were on their way.

Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul wins the top prize at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival with his sixth film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, which was described by Tim Burton, head of the jury, as being a "beautiful strange dream" and "full of surprises."

Nineteen of 48 countries in the Asia Pacific region criminalise male-to-male sex which contributes to over 90 percent of gay and bisexual men in the region being denied access to HIV prevention and care services. Fridae’s Laurindo Garcia reports.

Days before the raid, TV3's 999 programme showed a 7-minute clip of a reporter going undercover with a concealed camera in a gay massage centre and a raid on an establishment in Cheras where the authorities stormed occupied private rooms.

The series presents 10 movers and shakers in Asia who are set to bring about positive change in their local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

The series presents 10 movers and shakers in Asia who are set to bring about positive change in their local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.