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"The Role of Islam in Malaysian Politics is Growing"

25/11/08November 25, 2008

In Malaysia, Muslim clerics have issued several controversial edicts of late. The National Fatwa Council declared yoga un-Islamic, and also “tomboys”, girls who behave or dress like boys. State authorities have followed suit, arresting a well-known blogger for allegedly “insulting Islam”.

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Islamist ideas have become more influential in Malaysia
Islamist ideas have become more influential in MalaysiaImage: AP