Umno chief: Palu quake was 'God's punishment', Latest World News



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KUALA LUMPUR It is possible that the nation will face God's wrath of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, said opposition leader and Umno president Ahmad Zahid.

"If we look at the situation in Malaysia, we are concerned with the occurrence of earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Indonesia, where they were believed to be involved in such activities.

"But the whole area was destroyed as part of God's punishment."

In reply, Minister in the Prime Minister 's Department Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the government' s booth on LGBT culture was clear – it was not accepted, but the government would use different approaches to address it.

"As Muslims, we believe that any calamity that took place naturally occurred with the approval of God," Dr. Mujahid said.

"In the issue of LGBT, it is a problem here, it is still under control.

"I do not think it's so simple – that we do something, we will earn God's wrath."

Drs were quick to criticize Dr. Zahid. Hannah Yeoh, Vice-President of the Ministry of Family and Community Development, said, "LGBT is the biggest social and economic activity in Malaysia.

Ahmad Zahid faces 45 charges for graft-related offenses. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts.– THE STAR

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