Contesting Syariah Laws in Malaysia: Religion, human rights and the state's response
Malaysia is a multiracial country with Islam as the Religion of the Federation. Its Federal Constitution is crafted in a way that Islam - the religion of the Malay majority - occupies special position in the constitution and makes significant presence in public life. But Malaysia is not a full-fledg...
Main Author: | Mohamad, Marzuki |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Center of Science and Education
2017
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/60015/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/60015/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/60015/1/Journal%20Article_Contesting%20Syariah%20Laws_JPL_Marzuki.pdf |
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