Religious Minister: Work Stress Among Factors Linked to LGBT Lifestyle - New Straits Times Online

Working Too Much Could Turn You Gay, Says Malaysian Official

Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan made the claim when asked about a rise of “LGBT cases” in Malaysia.

Malaysians lampoon minister linking work stress to gay people

Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay.

Religious Minister: Work Stress May Lead Malaysians to Join LGBT Community, 135 Arrested Since 2022

From 2022 to 2025, a total of 135 cases were recorded for offences related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

Religious Minister: Work stress among factors linked to LGBT lifestyle - New Straits Times Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Work-related stress, social influences and a lack of religious practice are among the factors contributing to the involvement of individuals in the LGBT lifestyle, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

Work stress may turn you gay: Religious minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Work-related stress may be one of the factors leading individuals to become involved in the LGBT community, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

135 arrests over LGBT cases since 2022

Minister says those suspected of being involved are given advice, counselling or ordered to attend rehabilitative courses.