A Malaysian court has mandated the return of 172 rainbow-colored Swatch watches seized by authorities citing their LGBT elements. The court ruled the seizures illegal as the law against their sale was enacted post-seizure. While the verdict raises questions about potential societal change, Malaysia’s laws punish homosexual acts severely, and public reaction remains cautious due to existing intolerance and discrimination. Christiane Justus discusses the implications for the LGBT community and the broader societal context in Malaysia.

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