Freedom of religion in Malaysia : the situation and attitudes of "deviant" Muslim groups / Mohd Faizal Musa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Faisal Tehrani, author.

Contributor:

ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, associated with work.

Series:

Trends in Southeast Asia ; issue 16.

Trends in Southeast Asia ; issue 16

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freedom of religion--Malaysia.

Freedom of religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (37 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS Publishing, 2023.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), published by the United Nations in 1948, states that 'everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance'. Malaysia recently won its bid to sit on the United Nations Human Rights Council from 2022 to 2024. However, while the country's constitution is progressive in underlining the rights of religious minorities, this is severely lacking in practice as it exercises heavy regulation on religion, combined with restrictions on the practices of certain faiths. Based on interviews and focus group discussions conducted in Malaysia, this paper uncovers the challenges faced by religious minorities in the country.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Foreword

Executive Summary

Introduction

Factors Shaping the Treatment of Religious Minorities

The Implications of Regulations on Religion for Religious Minorities

Millah Ibrahim

BAHA’I

AHMADIYAH

Conclusion

Acknowledgement. References

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2022.

At foot of title: ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on July 5, 2023).

ISBN:

9789815011630

9815011634

OCLC:

1412008662