12-20-2011, 05:24 PM
Gay Malaysian Man's Wedding in Ireland Sparks Fury at Home, Government Action
Ariff Alfian Rosli, a Malaysian national who has been studying in Ireland for eight years, is under fire from his home country after photos were published showing his wedding to his civil partner (identified only as Jonathan) at Dublin City Hall, the Irish Times reports:
The pictures were published on the front pages of some local newspapers and have been the source of criticism from numerous political groups in Malaysia, where same-sex sexual relationships are illegal and punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
The Malaysian police have been urged by Muslim groups to investigate the issue on the basis that Mr Rosli has failed to adhere to the countryâs Islamic laws. The controversy has prompted the Malaysian prime ministerâs office to issue a statement pledging to investigate the matter.
An official from Malaysiaâs ruling political party is reportedly due to arrive in Dublin later this week to convince Mr Rosli to return home.
For further news and photos of this news please visit the source's website - http://www.towleroad.com/2011/12/gay-mal...ction.html
Edit: Okay, I'll be lying if I don't feel hibby jibby inside my tummy. I didn't post the whole news due to the hibby jibby. Whew. So if you guys would like to read further, please visit the source. Thanks!
Ariff Alfian Rosli, a Malaysian national who has been studying in Ireland for eight years, is under fire from his home country after photos were published showing his wedding to his civil partner (identified only as Jonathan) at Dublin City Hall, the Irish Times reports:
The pictures were published on the front pages of some local newspapers and have been the source of criticism from numerous political groups in Malaysia, where same-sex sexual relationships are illegal and punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
The Malaysian police have been urged by Muslim groups to investigate the issue on the basis that Mr Rosli has failed to adhere to the countryâs Islamic laws. The controversy has prompted the Malaysian prime ministerâs office to issue a statement pledging to investigate the matter.
An official from Malaysiaâs ruling political party is reportedly due to arrive in Dublin later this week to convince Mr Rosli to return home.
For further news and photos of this news please visit the source's website - http://www.towleroad.com/2011/12/gay-mal...ction.html
Edit: Okay, I'll be lying if I don't feel hibby jibby inside my tummy. I didn't post the whole news due to the hibby jibby. Whew. So if you guys would like to read further, please visit the source. Thanks!
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