KELANTAN’S Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan has declared that there is “no place” for LGBT individuals in the state, asserting that public sentiment in Kelantan is firmly against any gathering associated with the community.
“This is a warning — the people of Kelantan simply cannot accept gatherings related to LGBT,” said Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan after the State Legislative Assembly sitting on Wednesday.
He added, “This isn’t something new. It has existed since the time of Prophet Lut. Allah condemned and cursed this group even then.”
According to Mohamed Fadzli, the state government is not siding with any particular party but reflecting public consensus. “This may not be an issue in other places, but when it happens in Kelantan, it becomes a major issue,” he said.
His comments come in response to a police raid conducted on 17 June, in which authorities disrupted a private event at a bungalow in Kemumin at around 1am. Officers reportedly seized HIV medication and condoms during what was alleged to be a gathering organised for the gay community.
Several non-governmental organisations have since refuted those claims, insisting that the event was focused on health education, distribution of condoms, and voluntary HIV testing — all part of ongoing efforts to promote sexual health awareness.
Despite this, Mohamed Fadzli reiterated that any event perceived to be linked to LGBT advocacy would not be tolerated in Kelantan. - July 23, 2025
