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sharia law in Malaysia
Social Reformers Challenge Malaysia’s Islamic Hardliners Over Headwear
By Luke Hunt
To wear or not to wear: The hijab is a matter of choice — and politics.
Malaysian State of Kelantan Seeks to Make Folk Drama Shariah Compliant
By Asif Ullah Khan
The PAS-led state government wants to “correct” the “un-Islamic” parts of Main Puteri, an indigenous Kelantanese dance form.
The End of Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition?
By Stephan Giersdorf
Najib Razak's embrace of an Islamic party overturns a decades-long tradition of narrowing ethnic and religious divides.
Islamic Fashion on the Rise in Malaysia
By Ana Salvá
As many Muslim women choose to dress modestly, more brands are joining this juicy market
Here Come the Malaysian Morality Police
By Ana Salvá
As hardline Islam rises, lawmakers in Malaysia will debate a controversial bill to increase sharia punishments.
Bumpy Start for Malaysia’s First Sharia-Compliant Airline
By Amy Chew
Delays, canceled flights and handwritten boarding passes.
Malaysia’s Moderate Voices Urge Islamic Law Reform
By Mong Palatino
An open letter urging discussion has attracted widespread support among Malaysian moderates.
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