Date reflects beginning of British colonization of Malaysia. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia , therefore there's no age of consent for homosexuals. 

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Donating Blood for MSM and female partners of MSM is banned in Malaysia (indefinite deferral)

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In Malaysia there are sometimes censorship of LGBT content in cinema films by the Malaysian censorship board but it is not always enforced. 

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

A trans individual does not currently have the right to change their legal gender. A recent court ruling in favour of allowing trans women to wear female clothing was overturned by a federal court. 
 
The date reference is the date Singapore separated from Malaysia, making it the country it is today.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

If medical opinion states that the individual is their 
desired gender, courts should comply and legally recognise 
the desired gender. (High Court in Re JG)

the government is trying to fund conversion therapy for transgender People. Homosexuality is currently illegal. Minister of Islamic Affairs Condemns bullying and discrimination against LGBT People in Employment.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

As homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia, there are no protections for LGBTQ+ community

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

No protections against discrimination for LGBT+ in a work place

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Unsure of date. Date shown reflects the British colonial territory of the Straits Settlements. Malaysia's anti-sodomy laws are relics of the colonial era and rarely enforced. 
 
Under the federal law male homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia, punishable by 2-20 years in prison, however the status of female homosexuality is unclear under the Malaysian federal law. 
 
Muslim citizens of Malaysia can be sentenced to fines, caning and imprisonment for conducting same-sex sexual relations under some states which imposes sharia law. The maximum sentence that sharia courts can impose for these acts is up to three years prison, fines of up to RM 5,000 (1,204 USD) and caning of up to six strokes or all three.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Proposed full housing discrimination protections by Malaysian Human rights watch.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Homosexual activity in Malaysia is illegal.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Not legal to change gender identity,no nonbinary recognition

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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