Can Malaysia Avoid The Mixing Of Religion And Politics? | Insight | Full Episode
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2023
- When the Islamic Party (PAS) emerged as the biggest victor in Malaysia’s GE15, some called this a “Green Wave” - the rise of religious populism.
For many Malays, religion is now the most important identity marker. More people are sending their children to religious schools than before, and these schools blossomed to cater to the demand. Political parties have seized on this, appealing to faith in a bid for votes. But recently, the Sultan of Malaysia reminded Malaysians to keep politics out of places of worship.
How did religion grow in strength in Malaysia? Does religious populism mean a turn towards right-wing politics? And how will this affect Malaysia’s balance of power?
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As a Malaysian, I couldn't stress enough the future of Malaysia with the current trend. Nobody deserves themselves to be called invaders by someone else for no reason. It is time for me to give a goodbye and move to better city. No more race and religion game. I am sick of it......
Politics and religion shouldn’t mix . Just because you are religious and holy doesn’t mean it will automatically makes you a leader . Don’t let the leader use the religion to leverage his position . We need a leader that can make positive and impactful decisions for the country future
I think the biggest problem in Malaysia is the idea and perception of what it means to defend Islam. The trend has been getting more obvious that you'll only be perceived as defending Islam by rejecting what's non-Islamic in other cultures. Accepting and tolerating multiculturalism becomes an entry point for extremists to accuse one as failing his responsibility as a Muslim. Youths are easy targets for they are idealist in mind and heart. Religion will obviously be important to them, as it should to all others. But the youths have not lived long enough yet to understand religion is pure but politics isn't.
Keep religion and race out of politics. Minorities deserve rights too.
This is one of so many things thay I don't understand in Malaysia. They kept mixing the religion with politics. Religion is a faith, people should have freedom about it, the fact you can't convert in Malaysia I think it's against the human rights.
Thank you CNA for shedding the light of truth about Malaysia. To even speak about this in the country itself is impossible. I hope we spread the awareness to improve the situation facing this country.
There is no issue to have more Islamic awareness and being conservative among the Muslims to preserve the beauty of the religion. However, in a modern society and world, we must also understand the beauty of diversity and inclusiveness, this while Muslims are preserving the religion they should have an open mind to accept the existence of others living together with them and allow others to practice their own culture without being felt threatened.
Why can't people keep their religion or fate to themselves and the God they worship. Why must they push it to others who do not share the same believe with them,people must learn to live and let live cos in the end is you against the God you believe in.
Using religion to bring hatred feeling toward non-muslim,using religion to cover their mistake is insult to religion.we all have our own religion you cant just blame us when we ask about your job that is not making any sense.
I'm an ex muslim malay in Singapore and if I'm in malaysia, it's impossible due to apostasy law. So much for "there is no compulsion in religion"
This is why Malaysia's so behind compared to Singapore. And will continue to be in the foreseeable future.
As a non-muslim, I like the idea of having religious schools to strengthen their knowledge in religion. However I think the attempt to use religion as a weapon to gain power, not only that but also twisting the context of the religion to, in some ways, merge the perception of their political party and religion itself, that is not cool at all. It becomes worse when these retarded politicians attempt to abuse their political power by using religion to control people who do not belong to their religion. It is shameful, I would say. Political party is just a political party, politicians are politicians, they cannot represent religion. Not at all.
Funny how Mahathir is to blame for islamisation in Malaysia, but his family is literally the opposite - 100% urban and cosmo.
Even before starting the video. Let me tell you.. the answer is a astounding "No". Something about their culture that need to use "religion" for every excuse and crimes the politician commit is baffling. The irony is for a country so called "religious", there's alot of corruption. And is as if, no matter how many crimes, it can be easily forgiven with no consequences. Not sure about the younger gen but its really hypocrite saying you're religious and being so corrupted. And let me tell you... The citizens are either just purposely supporting it because they think they are benefiting from it. When in reality, only the politician gains from it. The country suffers. Never mix religion and politics. Malays need to see beyond their schemes.
Sad for Malaysia's future. Developed countries do not mix religion with politics.
I don't understand why people wants to make life difficult for themerlf cos of religion, i find it super stupid cos faith or religion is supposed to be a personal thing.
Those madrasas are going to mess up the brain of those kids in the way they see and relate with the world, i pity them.
The cheek of some people who hide behind religion to promote their bigoted beliefs. Many of these people are themselves corrupted and live sinful lives behind closed doors. A stay behind "closed doors" will teach them a good lesson.
Some countries have made autonomous zones without secular rule. Honestly, a moderate attitude in both religion and politics is probably best instead.
Malaysia is ingrained n interlocked with Bumiputra and therefore Politically Islamist will play the religion card.