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'I don't feel safe' - Sajat settles down in Australia
Cosmetic entrepreneur Nur Sajat confirmed that she has permanently left for Australia, citing that she did not feel safe in Malaysia amid a syariah court case against her for "dressing as a woman" at a religious event three years ago.
The 36-year-old also confirmed she has been granted permanent residence status in Australia where she plans to restart her business.
Sajat, a transperson, acknowledged that she was leaving family, property and business behind but said she cannot be happy in Malaysia.
"Now that I'm free, I can carry on...
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