Jakim regrets Malaysian participant in transgender beauty pageant in Thailand
Jakim has expressed regret over allegations that a Malaysian is participating in the Miss Equality World 2026 transgender beauty pageant in Thailand. Jakim and Yadim have stated they will not compromise on actions that normalize behavior contrary to Islamic law and will cooperate with authorities to call up the individual involved. Yadim also called for guidance and rehabilitation for those involved in identity confusion.