The factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Akhmetova, Elmira, Aminudin, Rabi'ah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: BP171 Relation of Islam to other religions; BP173.55 Islam and nationalism; BP173.7 Islam and politics; BP188.16 Wasatiyyah. Moderation In Islam; BP600 Other beliefs and movements; JQ1758 Public Administration -Religious Aspects - Islam; JQ715 Politics and Government in Malaysia; JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/75781/1/FRGSLocal2019.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/75781/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

This paper examines the factors for the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia by highlighting the problems arose from the politicization of Islam in Malaysia, economic conditions, and the impact of colonialism.