Conservatism in Malaysia

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.

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

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.