Conservatism in Malaysia

Prime minister Najib Razak at the launch of Barisan Nasional's manifesto in 2013.

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.^[1] Conservatism is perceived to have increased in the country in the 21st century.^[1][2] Close Malaysia–Saudi Arabia relations are thought to have in part influenced this trend.^[2][3] Conservative Muslim values have occasionally influenced educational institutions.^[4]

References

1. "Rising Islamic conservatism in Malaysia". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
2. "Malaysia's Slide Toward More Conservative Islam". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
3. Ismail, Muhamad Takiyuddin; Hamid, Ahmad Fauzi Abdul (2013). "Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Malaysia's Neo-Conservative Intellectuals". Pacific Affairs. 86 (1): 73–94. doi:10.5509/2013861073. ISSN 0030-851X. JSTOR 43590612.
4. Auto, Hermes (2021-04-28). "Concerns mount about rising conservatism in Malaysian govt schools, particularly for Muslims | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.