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ID072207
Title ProperPosition of Islam in the Constitution of Malaysia
LanguageENG
AuthorFernando, Joseph M
Publication2006.
Summary / Abstract (Note)The Federal Constitution of Malaysia states that Islam is the religion of the Federation. This provision in Article 3(1), inserted in 1957 when the independence constitution was framed, has drawn considerable scholarly attention in recent years. Most of the studies, however, have not been able to consult the primary constitutional documents. Invariably, many have given varied and ambiguous interpretations of the provision. This article examines the primary constitutional documents and constitutional debates between 1956 and 1957 to trace the origin of Article 3(1) and to determine the intentions of the framers in inserting this provision in the constitution.
`In' analytical NoteJournal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 37, No. 2; Jun 2006: p249-266
Journal SourceJournal of South East Asian Studies Vol: 37 No 2
Key WordsMalaysia ;  Constitution ;  Islam