Sari Kartina Abdul Karim, born in 1974, has maintained a closely guarded secret for five decades. At the age of 26, she underwent gender-affirming surgery, marking a significant milestone for Muslim trans women in Malaysia. This rare procedure occurred within a religious context, receiving approval from a Johor mufti. For five decades, she remained silent about her transition, a decision now considered to reshape Malaysian history. Now, she expresses a desire for acknowledgment and validation following this pivotal moment.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post
