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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
.
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Conservatism is perceived to have increased in the country in the 21st century.
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[2]
Close
Malaysia?Saudi Arabia relations
are thought to have in part influenced this trend.
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Conservative Muslim values have occasionally influenced
educational institutions
.
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