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Malaysia religious freedom
June 19, 2023
In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government
By Sophie Lemière
In his attempts to mollify Malay nationalists and Islamic conservatives, Anwar risks alienating his liberal and multi-ethnic support base.
December 14, 2018
Mahathir’s Ethnic and Religious Challenges in Malaysia
By Abdulreza Alami
His latest stint as prime minister poses a difficult test: balancing the interests of Muslim Malays and minority groups.
August 22, 2017
Intolerance Rising: Atheists at Risk in Malaysia
By Justin Higginbottom
Atheist groups test the limits of secularism in Kuala Lumpur.
June 30, 2017
The End of Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition?
By Stephan Giersdorf
Najib Razak's embrace of an Islamic party overturns a decades-long tradition of narrowing ethnic and religious divides.
April 12, 2017
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Recent Rape Controversy?
By Luke Hunt
A lawmaker’s comments have sparked outrage in the country.
February 22, 2017
Here Come the Malaysian Morality Police
By Ana Salvá
As hardline Islam rises, lawmakers in Malaysia will debate a controversial bill to increase sharia punishments.
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