Contesting Syariah Laws in Malaysia: Religion, human rights and the state's response

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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...

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Main Author:	Mohamad, Marzuki
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canadian Center of Science and Education 2017
Subjects:	JA Political science (General) KBP Islamic Law
Online Access:	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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