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Sun, Jul 27, 2008
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Transvestites held in 'beauty pageant'
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>BACHOK, MALAYSIA - Sixteen trans-vestites participating in the "Miss Universe Asia 2008" beauty pageant at a resort here were detained by Kelantan Religious Department (Jaheaik) enforcement officers on Friday night. All of them, from the state, were dressed in baju kebaya and evening gowns when detained at 9pm.
Jaheaik chief assistant director (enforcement) Mohd Abdul Aziz Mohd Noor said they were tipped off about the public who were curious by the presence of a big group of transvestites at the resort.
He said a team of 50 enforcement officers from Pasir Putih, Bachok and Kota Baru raided the resort and found about 300 people present at the pageant, including spectators.
"Another group of 50 transvestites were getting ready for the contest, but many of them managed to evade arrest.
"Sixteen people, aged between 20 to 30, were detained and taken to our office in Kota Baru for their statements to be recorded."
Most of transvestites who took part in the pageant were professionals, teachers and bank staff.
"Action will be taken against them under Section 7 of the Kelantan Syariah Offences 1985 for dressing and acting as women.
"They can be fined up to RM1,000 or six months jail, or both," he said.
Mohd Abdul Aziz said the division would apply for a remand order before charging them in the Syariah Court.
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