Conservatism in Malaysia

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Prime minister Najib Razak at the launch of Barisan Nasional 's manifesto in 2013.

Conservatism in Malaysia is particularly tied with religion . Islam is a major religion in Malaysia, with many religious groups being highly influential on politics or political groups. The conservative United Malays National Organisation were a dominant political force for several decades.

Islamic conservatism has existed in Malaysia since the 1970s, with many Muslim groups taking conservative stances on human rights , women's rights and LGBT rights . [1] Conservatism is perceived to have increased in the country in the 21st century. [1] [2] Close Malaysia?Saudi Arabia relations are thought to have in part influenced this trend. [2] [3] Conservative Muslim values have occasionally influenced educational institutions . [4]

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  1. ^ a b "Rising Islamic conservatism in Malaysia" . The Jakarta Post . Retrieved 2023-03-28 .
  2. ^ a b "Malaysia's Slide Toward More Conservative Islam" . thediplomat.com . Retrieved 2023-03-28 .
  3. ^ Ismail, Muhamad Takiyuddin; Hamid, Ahmad Fauzi Abdul (2013). "Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Malaysia's Neo-Conservative Intellectuals" . Pacific Affairs . 86 (1): 73?94. doi : 10.5509/2013861073 . ISSN   0030-851X . JSTOR   43590612 .
  4. ^ Auto, Hermes (2021-04-28). "Concerns mount about rising conservatism in Malaysian govt schools, particularly for Muslims | The Straits Times" . www.straitstimes.com . Retrieved 2023-03-28 .