Compare LGBT Rights in Italy & Malaysia

Equality Index ?
67 / 100
16 / 100
Legal Index ?
75 / 100
8 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
60 / 100
23 / 100
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1890
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Since 1871
Same-sex marriageCivil unions (marriage rights)
Since 2016
Banned
Since 1826
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipState-enforced
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Since 2015
Illegal
Since 2017
Gender-affirming careLegal, but restricted for minors
Since 2023
Restricted
Since 1983
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
Since 2024
Not legally recognized
LGBT discriminationVaries by Region
Since 2004
No protections
Since 1826
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2023
No protections
LGBT housing discriminationVaries by Region
Since 2004
No protections
Since 1826
Same-sex adoptionSecond parent adoption only
Since 2016
Single only
Since 1826
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedUnknown
Serving openly in militaryLesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Since 1986
Illegal
Blood donations by MSMsLegal
Since 2001
Banned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyNot bannedNot banned
Equal age of consentEqualN/A
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