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...