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British actor Ian McKellen on Tuesday while in Singapore urged tightly-governed Singapore to loosen up and repeal its archaic laws barring homosexual acts.
The openly gay McKellen indicated the laws, which are remnants of British colonial rule, may affect a vibrant business city like Singapore, which is vying with other Asian cities to draw more foreign talent and professionals.
"Just treat us with respect like we treat everybody else and the world will be a better place, I think," McKellen said.
Homosexual acts are still outlawed in Singapore under laws dating back to British colonial days, despite the city-state's being one of Asia's most advanced economies.
Singapore has in recent years eased social restrictions in a bid to shake off its reputation as a culturally sterile and ultra-conservative society.
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