KUWAIT: After the arrest of 41 Asian transsexuals at massage parlors along with the patrons of these places, some members of the Municipal Council asked National Assembly members to grill the commerce and industry minister if he does not move and issue a decision to close these parlors and revoke their licenses.

Municipal Council member Nayef Al-Sour asked National Assembly members to Minister Yousef Al-Ali because of some massage parlors going beyond what they were licensed for and becoming brothels in violation of sharia and the laws. He said it is necessary to close them and deport workers who are transsexuals.

He said the minister must revoke their licenses and never renew them. He said the role of the interior ministry and vice detectives is not enough, so concerned authorities should unite towards putting an end to this shameful issue. He said most health cards given to transsexuals workers were through ‘wasta’. — Al-Rai