From Undang-undang Melaka to federal constitution: the dynamics of multicultural Malaysia

Nor MR 1 , Abdullah AT 2 , Ali AK 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Islamic History and Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Termizi & Co, No. 29-2, Jalan 3/4C, Desa Melawati, Ulu Klang, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3 Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Springerplus, 2016;5(1):1683.
PMID: 27733985

Abstract

Malaysia is a multicultural state comprising three main races: Malays, Chinese and Indians. The three main religions are Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Other religions such as Sikhism and Christianity are also practised. Muslims are the majority comprising 67 % of the population.

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