KOTA BHARU, July 19 -- A coalition of civil society groups has urged Kelantan police to revise their statement on a June 2025 raid of an alleged "gay sex party" here, which they claim was in fact a health outreach event.

The groups, led by transgender rights advocacy group Justice for Sisters, said media reports following the raid resulted in harmful and stigmatising remarks that have intensified fear among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals seeking health services.

"Contrary to the allegation that the event was a 'gay sex party', it was actually a health event," the groups said in a statement.

"In keeping with the goals of the event, it provided sexual health and HIV-related information, condoms, and vo...