Malaysia
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Political Islam in South Asia
Islamising Malaysia
The debate about Malaysia's Islamic identity is intensifying. Seeming contradictions inherent in the country's constitution are further complicating the situation. Maznah Mohamad reports
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Malaysia
Criticism Not Welcome Here
In Malaysia there are free elections, but no free press. Only on the Internet is it possible to find something other than "royal reporting." The independent website Malaysiakini promises "only the news that matters." By Clemens Vogel
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Malaysia
"Progressive Style of Islam is Practical"
This year's general election has highlighted Malaysia's acceptance of the ruling party's so-called "progressive" style of Islam. The election went ahead without incident, showing that the country's religious mix of Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism can be stomached. Ben Fajzullin reports from Langkawi
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Elections in Malaysia
Reform without Democracy?
Malaysia's moderate Islamist party has suffered a crushing defeat in the country's general elections. By shifting religion back into the spotlight, Prime Minister Badawi has succeeded in winning over countless Muslims. By Charlotte Wiedemann
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Malaysia
Mahathir's Difficult Inheritance
Malaysia enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s few modern Islamic countries. However, Mahatir Mohamad's policy of favouritism towards the Muslim community has lead to an ethnification of the country’s society. Charlotte Wiedemann reports