The role of Chinese-Muslim Non-Governmental Organizations (CM-NGOs) in promoting religious harmony in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Syed Ismail al-Qudsy, Sharifah Hayaati, Fatah Yasin, Raudlotul Firdaus
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Pustaka Yamien Sdn. Bhd. 2020
• Subjects: BP1 Islam; BP62 By race, ethnic group, tribe, etc.; HT1501 Races
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/85597/1/85597_The%20role%20of%20Chinese-Muslim%20Non-Governmental%20Organizations.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/85597/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country consisting of three major ethnics namely Malay, Chinese, and Indian with a total population of 29,566,417 people in 2012 (Department of Statistics, Malaysia, 2012, Figure 1). The number decreased in 2018 to 29.06 million while Chinese represent 23% from the whole population. (Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2018). The official religion of the country is Islam while other religions are Buddhists, Hindus and Christians are openly embraced in the country. (Laderlah, Rahman, Awang, & Man, 2011).