Denying transgender people entry to place of worship 'unconstitutional'
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The exclusion of transgenders from entering mosques is a violation of the constitutional right to personal liberties, said PSM Youth.
The party wing's head of gender bureau, Ahmad Yasin, cited recent statements issued by several state muftis as well as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Ahmad Marzuk Shaary.
"PSM Youth holds the stance that the transgender community should be allowed to practise their faith in places of worship...
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