UT MARA Debating Society

So, what is debate? A debate is a structured argument. Two sides speak alternately for and against a particular topic.  Unlike the arguments you might have with your family or friends though, each person‘s time to speak is limited, and any interruptions are carefully controlled. Sometimes, continue reading >>

Application of jurisprudential principles concerning the anti-sodomy law (A case study in Malaysia)
Prepared by Shaqib Shamsher, Law student of Universiti Teknologi MARA

On the 6th of December 2007, the Royal Malaysian Police raided a health centre in Penang while thirty seven men were found in a gay ‘mini sex fest’. However, the guys of 2 foreigners and others of local ethnic Chinese were later released.

They could have only been charged with abusing the use of the premises for purposes other than it was licensed for. Their lewd ‘fest’ could have constitute prosecution under section 377D of the Penal Code that is outrage of decency whether it was public or private which could have tantamount to two years imprisonment if found liable.

Sodomy has not been expressly recognized in the Penal Code.

It could be categorized under any offences between sections 377A to 377D. continue reading »

Being a debater, you should be well aware about issues and conflicts that are currently happening in other countries. Real-time issues with places of interests are always favorite topics that will be most likely to come up in any debate tournaments. Thus, in order to be a smart debater, you must continue reading >>