Parents taught to spot 'signs of homosexuality'

Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia | Sep 13, 2012 at 9:40 PM PDT

Source: New Zealand Infotech Weekly

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The Malaysian government has begun holding seminars aiming to help teachers and parents spot signs of homosexuality in children, underscoring a rise in religious conservatism in the Muslim majority nation. So far, the Teachers Foundation of Malaysia has organised 10 seminars across the nation.... FULL ARTICLE AT New Zealand Infotech Weekly

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