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have become more Islamic. At the time of independence women wore tight-fitting outfits, but now wear headscarves. Muslim prayers are played through the speaker systems of government buildings, and some feel Malaysia is becoming a more Islamic than secular state, with critics complaining that Islam is gaining greater influence in governance. The issue of how the Malay identity should be developed has increasingly come under debate. While the ruling government believes that attaining economic power will empower the Malay population, PAS sees that as an erosion of Islamic values. However, PAS is often seen as to not be able to relate Islamic beliefs to modern society, especially in multicultural Malaysia. The constitutional link between Islam and Malay identity has meant the issues of Malaysian supremacy within the country and the Islamic status of the country have become linked.
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no power over them. A 1996 fatwa, allows only allow Sunni Islam to be practised. Converts taken for rehabilitation by Islamic authorities are forced to dress and act as Muslims. In at least one case, a professed Hindu, who was listed as a Muslim because her parents were even though she was raised by her grandmother as a Hindu, was forced to eat beef. Only one person is known to have had their conversion from Islam accepted, an 89-year-old woman who converted to Buddhism in 1936 and had her decision accepted after her death in 2006. In 2018, the Chief Minister of the state of
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interpreted in ways that favour the furthering of state-sponsored Islam. When PAS was defeated in Terengganu, enforcement of female dress codes was reduced. The state PAS government in Kelantan bans traditional Malay dance theatres, banned advertisements depicting women who are not fully clothed, and enforced the wearing of headscarves, although they allowed gender segregated cinemas and concerts. Some government-controlled bodies pressure non-Muslims to also wear headscarves, and all students of the
1404: 1559:'s announcement that Malaysia was already an Islamic State. Mahathir sought to convince Islamic voters that UMNO believed in an Islamic state, while also stating non-Muslims could consider Malaysia to be secular. Also in 2001, a high court ruling explicitly contradicted previous rulings, stating that Malaysia was not a strictly secular state and asserting the constitutional status of Islam had broader implications than previously legally understood. In 2007 Prime Minister 6241: 6254: 6060: 1568:(MCA), a political group representing Malaysian Chinese, expressed reservations over this announcement. The MCA's position is that Malaysia is a fully secular state, and that the law transcends religion. The Prime Minister has asserted the continuing debate about secularism has been caused by opposition parties to advance their own political interests. PAS has sought to reinterpret the constitution to officially define the country as an Islamic state. 6070: 6261: 6248: 6954: 1937: 1810: 1535:. While this treaty placed most aspects of governance under British control, the Sultan of Perak retained authority over Malay religious and cultural affairs. This system was replicated elsewhere, and reinforced through further reforms. The 1957 Constitution enshrined this secular governance in practice. While the constitution avoids explicitly using the word secular, figures at the time such as 1548:
becoming a prominent political issue. Attempts to crack down on what was seen as Islamic extremism led the government to change the penal code to prosecute those who "abuse religious freedom" in the early 1980s. In June 1983, the Mahathir government stated that the administration would be guided by Islamic values, while in August of that year it supported the establishment of the
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supervision. The government also indirectly funds non-Islamic communities, although to a much smaller degree. The government generally does not interfere with the religious practices of non-Muslim communities. Public schools offer an Islamic religious instruction course which is compulsory for Muslim students, and non-Muslim students take a morals and ethics course.
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The Sinhalese (Sri Lankan Buddhists) migrated to then Malaya a century ago when both Malaya and Ceylon were under British colonial rule. They brought with them Sinhalese Buddhism with its unique traditions that survive to this day in a few Sri Lankan Viharas (temples) dotting the country and the most
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As Islam is the state religion, the government provides financial support to Islamic establishments and enforces the Sunni form of Islam. State governments can impose Islamic law on Muslims, and the government will offer grants to private Muslim schools that allow a government-approved curriculum and
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Buddhism is currently the second largest religious denomination in Malaysia after Islam. There are approximately 5.4 million Buddhist adherents in the country, comprising 19.2% of the population of 28.3 million (January 2011 estimates). The majority of them are ethnic Chinese who follow the Mahayana
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by the 15th century, the tolerant form of Islam brought by the Sufi meant that many traditional practices were incorporated into Islamic traditions. Islam is generally practised liberally, although in the last 20 years strict adherence to Islamic practice has increased. The official code of Islam in
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However, some politicians allege that there is a creeping Islamisation of Malaysian society, and due to the links between race and religion it is thought the economic status of different races causes religious problems. The predominance of Islam and its slow spread into everyday life in Malaysia has
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Muslims who have attempted to convert from Islam have received death threats. Those who have converted lead a secret double life. The civil court claims that conversions are under the jurisdiction of the Syariah courts, but converts contend that, as they are no longer Muslim, the Syariah courts hold
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and towards a more Islamic society. Governments have reduced the power of civil courts over time, while the power of Sharia courts has expanded, leading to some judicial conflict. Legal changes outside of the constitution, including at state level, also further embedded perceived Islamic values into
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was restricted only to Christian viewers. In April 2005 two Christians were arrested for distributing Christian material in front of a mosque, although charges were later dropped. The restrictions of the dissemination of Malay-language Christian material is much less strict in East Malaysia than in
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In 607CE, a Chinese embassy of the Sui dynasty recorded the presence of the Buddhist kingdom of Che-tu (literally, "red-earth"). Located in the interiors of modern-day Kelantan, the kingdom supplied gold and jungle produce to Langkasuka and Champa (Southern Vietnam). Terracotta figurines of Buddhas
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teachings. However, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia later clarified that Baháʼí Faith was erroneously declared a deviant offshoot of Islam by one of the state religious authorities as the 14th Muzakarah (Conference) of the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious
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As modernisation has increased, it has brought along with it an increase in secularism. In urban areas, the switch to more western dress such as miniskirts and jeans is of concern to religious authorities. Nightclubs and bars thrive in the cities. However, in the time since independence other areas
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Religious laws are mostly a matter for state and territory governments. These often prevent criticism of state-sponsored Islam, and state religious institutions sometimes speak out against other religions. Such activity varies by state, however. In particular, states governed by PAS have seen laws
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Bibles banned due to the use of this word, and a government policy was established in 1986 forbidding the use of a small number of words by Christians, including "Allah". It was argued that as the Bibles could be used to spread religions other than Islam, they were against the constitution. Other
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Traders with links to Christianity from the Middle East arrived in what is now Malaysia in the 7th century. Catholicism was brought by the Portuguese in the 15th century, followed by Protestantism with the Dutch in 1641. As Portuguese influence declined Protestantism began to eclipse Catholicism.
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Kedah, lying half-way between China and the Middle-east, was an important entréport in the "Maritime Silk-route". The foundations of ancient stupas have been uncovered in Sungai Mas. The famous Chinese traveler-monk, Yi Jing, stopped over there on his sea voyage to Nalanda, India in 671 CE. Kedah
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The government believes the constitution provides a strong enough guarantee of religious freedom and should not be changed. Some restrictions are made on Malay texts from non-Islamic religions in Peninsular Malaysia, however, there are much less restrictions in East Malaysia. Some private schools
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announced the demolition of a Hindu temple, although the temple sought injunction and took it to court. State governments control mosques, appoint imams, and provide guidance for sermon content. The conflict between the federal and state governments over religious authority led to a slow pace of
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Holidays have been declared for holy days in numerous religions, although only Islam has more than one national holiday. Whether a religion obtains approval of the government is determined by the Registrar of Societies, part of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Only upon approval do they qualify for
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In 2006 a memorandum was presented to the prime minister by non-Muslim cabinet members asking for a review of constitutional provisions affecting the rights of non-Muslims. After protests by Muslim leaders in the governing coalition, this was withdrawn. It is forbidden for non-Muslims to try to
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The separate religious communities have a generally tolerant relationship . Festivals are held for all major religions, which are participated in by people from that religion and others in a Malaysian practise known as 'Open House'. Malaysia has a reputation for being a successful multicultural
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Historically, Malaysia was considered secular, with the first prime minister stating "this country is not an Islamic state as it is generally understood." However, political change, especially the desire among UMNO politicians to counter the appeal of PAS, has led to the question of secularity
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Despite the recognition of Islam as the state religion in the constitution, when created it was explicitly noted that the status was merely a symbolic one. It was not seen as something to be used as a basis of law, except by some Malay nationalists. Currently a dispute exists between those who
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in 1978, where four Muslims died in a series of attacks on Hindu temples, re-ignited fears of racial violence and led to political calls for religious tolerance. A Tamil newspaper was temporarily shut down in 1980 after being accused of insulting Islam. The destruction of Hindu temples by the
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Conflicting views regarding the conversion law have placed the government in a dilemma as academics and politicians intensely debate its relevance whilst causing considerable tension between non-Muslims who oppose the laws with Muslim groups who advocate for its preservation. It is illegal to
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is a national holiday. This shift to multi-deity temples occurred beginning in the 1980s, often alongside the rebuilding and expansion of existing temples. More complex worship rituals were developed to accommodate this shift. At the same time, there was a revival of more dedicated religious
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There is a divide within Muslims between those espousing more pluralist views and those seeking a more Islamic society. An increase in political Islam has led to instances of aggression towards non-Muslims, including attacks on churches. Prominent points of tensions include conversion, with
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for religious reasons. The government may demolish unregistered religious places of worship, and nongovernmental organisations have complained about the demolition of unregistered Hindu temples. These were often constructed on privately owned plantations prior to independence in 1957. After
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In June 2005 religious authorities reported that there were 22 "deviant" religious groups with around 2,820 followers in Malaysia. No statistics are given on rehabilitations, and the government actively monitors Shi'a groups. Restrictions have been imposed on Imams coming from overseas.
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Freedom of religion, despite being guaranteed in the constitution, faces many restrictions in Malaysia. Based on the Malaysian constitution, a Malay in Malaysia must be a Muslim, and Malays cannot convert to another religion. Islamic religious practices are determined by official
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pledged to amend Sarawak's laws to allow individuals to convert from Islam, following a court case where three women who had converted to Islam after marrying Muslims sought to be registered as Christians again following divorce from their spouse or their spouse's death.
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A small Baháʼí Faith community exists in Malaysia, with members from Chinese, Eurasian, Indian, Indigenous communities. It was introduced to Malaya by an Iranian couple in 1950, with the first National Spiritual Assembly being elected in 1964. A community of around 2500
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convert Muslims, although Muslims are allowed to convert others. Malay politicians have asked the Chinese and Indian communities not to question Malay rights, for fear of igniting ethnic violence, with harmony between the races and religions being seen as a necessity.
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first called Malaysia an Islamic state. Earlier that month he had made another statement, saying Malaysia was neither a theocratic or secular state. A similar statement was made by Prime Minister on 12 March 2009, where he stated Malaysia was a "negara Islam". The
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noted it would lead to a secular federation. The clause establishing Islam as the official religion was explicitly limited to not affecting the rest of the constitution, which included a provision for religious freedom, albeit with controls on Islamic affairs.
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include ethnic Chinese, Siamese (or Thais), and smaller numbers of Burmese, Sinhalese and Indians. The many ethnic groups of Theravadins usually establish temples in the style of their own traditions, and catering mainly to their own indigenous groups. The
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Day was officially declared a public holiday in 1962 throughout the newly independent Federation of Malaya. A Malaysian Buddhist Council has been created to promote the study and practice of Buddhism and promote solidarity among Malaysian Buddhists.
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Relations between Islam and the other religious groups in the country are generally quite tolerant, even though members of different religious groups do tend to have more homogeneous personal relations, particularly based on ethnicity and religion.
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Archaeological evidence, as well as official Chinese imperial records and Indian sources, confirm the existence of several Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms in Malaysia from the 3rd to 13th century CE. The earliest of these Indianized kingdoms was probably
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in Penang, established in 1932, was shut down in 1976. The last burial in Penang's Jewish cemetery took place in 1978. By the 1990s the community had disappeared, and it is now thought that there are only two Jews who hold Malaysian passports.
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to all races, ages, and genders. No Sikh holiday has been declared a national holiday, although there are 120,000 in the country. Sikhs have, like Christians, come under pressure not to use the word "Allah" for God in their religious texts.
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elite, who welcome the shared goals of industrial development. It is however opposed by Muslims who see it as an invasion of western culture and worldview. Support for a more Islamic society often comes from the more rural population of
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The government prohibits any publications that it feels will incite racial or religious disharmony, and has asked that religious matters not be discussed in public due to their sensitivity. It claims nobody has been arrested under the
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Political parties are usually closely linked to particular ethnicities, and thus in the case of Malay political parties, to Islam. Views on religion and its role in politics thus affects voting. This is particularly prominent for the
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disseminate any non-Islamic religious material to Muslims. The PAS party wishes that the death penalty be enacted for Muslims who attempt to convert, as part of their ultimate desire to turn Malaysia into an Islamic state.
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reform and development of laws relating to Islam. Other religious groups, such as the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST), have supported political rallies.
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is prohibited for Muslims in Malaysia. As such, the actual number of atheists or converts in the country is hard to ascertain out of fear from being ostracised or prosecution. The state has come under criticism from
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converting away from Islam being effectively legally impossible, and language use, with the use of Malay for non-Muslim religious sermons and materials being controversial. Religious tolerance is more apparent in
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practice, with greater adherence to traditional practices and the phasing out of practices such as animal sacrifice. Interest in Tamil grew as a way to access religious texts that were not available in English.
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It is uncommon for any Malaysian Chinese to be an absolute follower of a particular belief. Many nominally claim membership in a certain belief, yet respect beliefs from multiple religions into their lives. The
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have been declared national holidays. Race, religion and politics are closely intertwined in Malaysia, and various groups have been set up to try to promote religious understanding among the different groups.
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Affairs Malaysia held on 22–23 October 1985 decided that the Baháʼí doctrine is not part of Islam and the religion is recognised by the Registration Department and national census as an independent religion.
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Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in 2004 appeared at a Christian gathering to read from the Bible and called for religious unity despite differences. This was done at a time when Malaysia was head of the
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All of the world's major religions have substantial representation in Malaysia. The Population and Housing Censuses figures shows approximately these proportions of the population following these religions:
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country, with the only two serious occurrences of racial violence in modern history occurring in 1946 and 1969. Other countries have examined Malaysia as an example for handling Islamic fundamentalism.
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from the 7th to 11th century CE. The Maharajas of Srivijaya were Buddhists, and they were responsible for building many of the monuments in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Java, including the famous
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The majority of the Tamils who make up 9% of Malaysia's population practice Hinduism. Hinduism was influential prior to Islam, but current adherents are mostly descended from migrant communities from
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has not allowed any churches to be built. Christians are not allowed to attempt the conversion of Muslims and their literature must have a note saying it is for non-Muslims only. Similarly, the film
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Many constitutional changes have favoured ethnic Malays and the official Shafi'i interpretation of Sunni Islam. This reflects a political culture that has shifted towards being more accommodating of
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Christianity has become restricted as Malaysia has become more Islamic. Restrictions have been placed on the construction of new churches, although existing ones are allowed to operate. The city of
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promote a secular interpretation of the federal constitution and those who believe Shariah courts and Islamic law should have supremacy. The movement towards a more Islamic society, known as
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Christianity spread further through missionaries who arrived during British rule in the 19th century and introduced Christianity to East Malaysia. Initial conversions focused mainly on the
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is the official religion of the federation, as well as the legally presumed faith of all ethnic Malays. No ethnic Malay is allowed to leave Islam, while non-Malay Muslims seeking to
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There is growing anger in the Hindu community over what they believe is a government-backed drive to demolish Hindu temples under the guise that they are illegal structures. The
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has become a strong influence in life, and new sects have arisen trying to integrate different religious teachings. Beliefs in Malaysia have also often adopted influence from
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Urban temples are often dedicated to a single deity, while rural temples are often home to many different deities. Most were brought with immigrants. Most temples follow the
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restricts imams affiliated with BN from their mosques. It is thought that support for a moderate Islam led to the 2004 election victory of BN over PAS in the state of
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Islam is the predominant religion of the country and is recognised as the state's official religion. It is practised by about 63 percent of Malaysians. Many
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and other religious services are supported by the government. Control of the mosques is usually done on a state rather than a federal level. The charitable
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can practise by registering themselves under the Companies Act, although this means that technical violations of the act can result in a fine.
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The practice of secular government, separating religious matters from other aspects of governance, was first put into practice following the
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due to the relative autonomy of the states there, a position confirmed by the Malaysian government in 2011. The Bible in the indigenous
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have been enacted. Nonetheless, PAS participates within the democratic system and has moderated at times to win votes, even making
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tried to enforce this, although some of his ministers argued the national language could be used for any purpose. In 2009 a court
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government for development purposes, and the difficulty of obtaining land and permission for new temples, has raised tensions.
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overturned the 1986 ban, a ruling which was quickly appealed by the government following religious and political pressure.
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desires a stricter interpretation of Islam and the promotion of Islamic law. Due to Islam being the state religion, many
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who came to Malaya to work on British rubber plantations. A small community of migrants from North India also exists.
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and Bodhisattvas from the Mahayana School were found in the districts of Tanah Merah and Gua Musang in Kelantan.
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was part of Malaysian Islamic practice, making it obligatory unless determined to be harmful to the individual.
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is celebrated as a national holiday. For many Chinese, religion is an essential part of their cultural life.
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was allowed, as that language has no alternate word besides "Allah" for God. In March 2021 the Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysia is a multi-religious society, but while the Malaysian constitution theoretically guarantees
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practised Islam yet retained Chinese culture and have unique traditions. Communities existed in
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community (46.5%) with an additional 40.4% identifying as Muslims. Many indigenous tribes of
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courts in matters concerning their religion. The Islamic judges are expected to follow the
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tax is collected by the government, and the government supports those wishing to make the
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law. The jurisdiction of Shariah courts is limited only to Muslims in matters such as
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have non-Muslim majorities. Numbers of self-described atheists in Malaysia are few as
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Below maps are distribution of religion in Malaysia by district, as of 2020 census.
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In recent years, there have been some issues over non-Muslims eating during Muslim
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have converted to Christianity, although Christianity has made fewer inroads into
83: 7585: 6973: 6343: 6333: 5666: 5566: 5551: 5244: 5014: 4058: 3572: 3272: 3214:(4, illustrated ed.). C. Hurst & Co. Publishers. pp. 365, 380–381. 3209: 3047: 2424: 2333: 2318:
The use of the Malay word "Allah" for God has caused a dispute in Malaysia, with
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Practice of the Hindu religion is strongly linked with the cultural identity of
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Questioning the secular state: the worldwide resurgence of religion in politics
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holy days are national holidays, including the end of Ramadan, the end of the
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Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism
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is also an official holiday in East Malaysia, although not a national one.
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The Malaysian government promotes a moderate version of Sunni Islam called
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independence plantations became government property. In 2006 the state of
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The Problem of Religious Diversity: European Challenges, Asian Approaches
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Tan, Chee-Beng (1983). "Chinese Religion in Malaysia: A General View".
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Lee, Raymod (April 1988), "Patterns of Religious Tension in Malaysia",
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court, which is rarely granted. Religious beliefs follow ethnic lines.
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month, non-Muslims being allowed to use the word "Allah" to refer to
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theology and the practice of any other form of the religion (such as
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Department of Islamic Development Malaysia, Government of Malaysia.
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Sacred Tensions: Modernity and Religious Transformation in Malaysia
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Sacred tensions: modernity and religious transformation in Malaysia
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World Religions Database at the ARDA website, retrieved 2023-08-08
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Islamic modern: religious courts and cultural politics in Malaysia
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Confucianism, Taoism and other traditional Chinese folk religion
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Confucianism, Taoism and other traditional Chinese folk religion
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Confucianism, Taoism and other traditional Chinese folk religion
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before the Second World War. The last established community, in
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Most Mahayana Buddhist temples in Malaysia adopt the classical '
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conducting religious ceremonies in a surau had become viral on
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government benefits. However, unrecognised groups such as the
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identity card states whether the holder is a Muslim or not.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Malaysia
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minority can be considered Muslims has reached the courts.
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In September 2001 debate was caused by then Prime Minister
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Christianity is the predominant religion of the non-Malay
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has established itself in some communities, especially in
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Ahmad Fauzi Abdul Hamid; Zawawi Ibrahim (1 August 2017).
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hosting the only Jain temple in Southeast Asia. Most are
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practice a syncretic blend of various faiths, including
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are required to wear headscarves in public ceremonies.
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Secularism, Religion, and Democracy in Southeast Asia
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In 2022, about 9% of the population of Malaysia were
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Meanwhile, other religions can be practised by 7932: 3696:"Sarawak could allow converts to renounce Islam" 3311:. In Anna Triandafyllidou; Tariq Modood (eds.). 3271:Raymond L. M. Lee, Susan Ellen Ackerman (1997). 3093: 3046:Virginia Matheson Hooker, Norani Othman (2003). 2898: 2896: 2894: 2892: 2890: 2888: 2886: 2884: 2882: 2880: 3804: 3107:. In Vidhu Verma; Aakash Singh Rathore (eds.). 2627:"Taburan Penduduk dan Ciri-ciri Asas Demografi" 2492:"Taburan Penduduk dan Ciri-ciri Asas Demografi" 2463:Traditional beliefs are still practised by the 2323:ministers opposed this discrimination. In 2005 2289:is a national holiday, although Easter is not. 1920:Inner hall of Ling San Temple, a temple of the 4017:Constitution of Malaysia:Article 160 (2)-1 3810: 3600:"Malaysia minorities fear Islamic law changes" 3423: 1447:have required Muslim girls to wear veils. The 7914:Sri Marathandavar Bala Dhandayuthapani Alayam 7748: 7734: 7342: 6874: 6119: 5693: 4900: 4825: 3537: 3535: 3533: 3531: 3406: 3203: 3201: 3199: 3072: 2877: 2758: 2621: 2619: 2617: 2615: 2548: 2546: 2448:lives in Malaysia, with the state capital of 2399:community exists in Malaysia, brought by the 1886:In 2009 the National Fatwa Committee decided 7356: 4027: 3998:. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia 3742: 3302: 3300: 3298: 3296: 3294: 3113:. Oxford University Press. pp. 88–110. 2764: 1796:. In 1985, Kassim Ahmed wrote a book called 1582:International Islamic University of Malaysia 6919:(either Burmese, Sri Lankan, Thai branches) 4865: 3890: 3789:Freedom House website, retrieved 2023-08-08 3765: 3619: 3348: 3346: 3344: 3342: 3142: 3140: 3138: 3105:"Political Islam and Democracy in Malaysia" 2973:. Michigan State University. 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Department of Statistics, Malaysia 2040:Buddhism and other denominations of 1825:one must be Muslim to be considered 1737:Although most people in Malaya were 1509: 1334: 7657:Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Malaysia 7639:Russian Orthodox Church in Malaysia 7572:Evangelical Free Church of Malaysia 6777:Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque 6757:Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque 4683: 4351: 4235:Bhatt, Himanshu (27 October 2011). 4162: 4137:Renaldi, Erwin (13 November 2018). 4084:Mahathir, Marina (17 August 2010). 4021: 3674:"Malaysia 'convert' claims cruelty" 3597: 3395: 3168: 3023:Pressly, Linda (15 November 2006). 2926: 2914:. United States Department of State 2419:community existed on the island of 1675:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 1398: 185:organisations for the government's 13: 7634:Coptic Orthodox Church in Malaysia 7629:Orthodox Syrian Church in Malaysia 7472:Basel Christian Church of Malaysia 6374:Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq Mosque 6226:Tunku Laksamana Abdul Jalil Mosque 4859: 4313:(in Malay). Kosmo!. 28 August 2013 3811:Anthony Spaeth (9 December 1996). 3447:Asian Journal of Political Science 3409:"MCA: Malaysia is a secular state" 3148:"Pressure on multi-faith Malaysia" 3119:10.1093/oso/9780199496693.003.0004 2861:. Tourism Malaysia. Archived from 2403:to form police units. They follow 2352: 2117:A Chinese population known as the 1415:, built to celebrate independence. 1172:Other religions or No information 101:Blue: Christian majority > 50% 87:Dominant religious confessions in 14: 7957: 7510:Free Methodist Church in Malaysia 6628:Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque 3598:Pak, Jennifer (27 October 2011). 3376:Fuller, Thomas (28 August 2006). 2599:United States Department of State 2078:mostly enshrine deities from the 1693:are generally more conservative. 124:of the country. In addition, per 7778:Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple 7698:Christian Federation of Malaysia 6952: 6945: 6259: 6252: 6246: 6239: 6068: 6059: 6058: 4995:Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation 4387:. Financial Express. 23 May 2006 4200:"Buddhism and Chinese Religions" 3743:Ian McKinnon (10 January 2010). 2765:Robert Evans (9 December 2013). 1855:of Malaysia. These courts apply 1383: 1371: 1359: 1347: 227:is practised by the majority of 7703:Council of Churches of Malaysia 7454:Presbyterian Church in Malaysia 6389:Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque 6384:Saidina Uthman Bin Affan Mosque 4819: 4793: 4771: 4756:Harris, Andrew (17 July 2009). 4749: 4726: 4703: 4677: 4651: 4625: 4599: 4573: 4547: 4521: 4495: 4473: 4447: 4410: 4399: 4377: 4325: 4303: 4277: 4251: 4191: 4156: 4130: 4104: 4077: 4047: 4028:Jennifer Pak (4 January 2010). 4010: 3992:"Ajaran Bahai (Bahai Doctrine)" 3983: 3961: 3945:Kent, Jonathan (3 March 2005). 3938: 3891:Jalil Hamid (8 November 2007). 3857: 3831: 3815:. Time magazine. 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AsiaNews.it. 24 July 2013 3478:Contemporary Southeast Asia 2175: 1584:and female officers in the 1475:Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party 1409:National Mosque of Malaysia 10: 7962: 7898:Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple 7803:Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple 7768:Balathandayuthapani Temple 7487:Protestant Church in Sabah 6943: 6511:Tengku Ampuan Afzan Mosque 6237: 6211:Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque 6186:Pasir Pelangi Royal Mosque 5062:Cities, towns and villages 5020:1988 constitutional crisis 3208:Westerlund, David (1996). 2356: 2247: 2179: 2156:) for their meditation at 1900:Malaysian Chinese religion 1897: 1700: 1652: 1595: 1431:require permission from a 116:, as per Article 3 of the 7906: 7890: 7874: 7858: 7837: 7824:Batu Caves Murugan Statue 7811: 7760: 7688: 7670: 7647: 7619: 7584: 7561:Borneo Evangelical Church 7551: 7538:Calvary Church (Malaysia) 7518: 7495: 7462: 7444: 7426: 7391: 7373: 7364: 7301: 7280: 7251: 7198: 7153: 7121:Nibbinda Forest Monastery 7076: 7055: 7011: 6982: 6961: 6924: 6901: 6833: 6800: 6767:Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque 6692: 6674: 6651:Kota Kinabalu City Mosque 6636: 6613: 6590: 6567:Paloh Street Mosque, Ipoh 6552: 6519: 6486: 6463: 6420: 6402: 6309: 6286: 6268: 6181:Pasir Gudang Jamek Mosque 6171:Dato' Bentara Luar Mosque 6146: 6101: 6054: 6013: 5973: 5715: 5632: 5585: 5512: 5402: 5393: 5301: 5292: 5190: 5181: 5052: 5043: 4926: 4848:: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( 4758:"Life in Jewish Malaysia" 4606:Ida Lim (10 March 2021). 4580:Ida Lim (19 March 2021). 4483:. 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Index

Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
No Religion
A Map of Malaysia showing religious statistics by state
Malaysia
2020 census
Islam
state religion
Malaysia
Constitution
non-Malay citizens
Article 160
Malay
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Animism
Folk religion
Sikhism
Baháʼí Faith
Sarawak
Penang
Kuala Lumpur
renouncing Islam
human rights
discrimination against atheists
Islam in Malaysia

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