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 ...

The government does not plan to introduce a new act on religious harmony, Deputy National Unity Minister Saraswathy Kandasami ...

Some Malaysians have expressed discomfort with their government’s stance towards Hamas after the atrocities of October 7.

A philosophical exploration of nationalism, cultural identity and the power of dialogue in bridging societal divides.

The fact of the matter is that it is not us being Hindus or Taoist, so much as us being secular capitalists, that is what is ...

RACE, religion, and royal (3R) power are three key strands that frequently intersect in Malaysian politics, with serious implications. While each has its own place in the country's identity, their ...

Religious authorities in Malaysia have stepped up moral policing efforts during the holy month of Ramadan in what critics warn has been part of a wider recent shift toward a more conservative form ...

The relevant religious authorities will scrutinise complaints regarding a mosque in the capital city that has been accused of ...

Malaysia’s religious affairs authority on Thursday accused a conglomerate under investigation for child abuse and money laundering of deploying “elements of slavery” in the way it operates ...

The current administration is well placed to use religious soft power to drive foreign investments and interest in the Malaysian economy. The decision comes amid a rise in racial and religious ...