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The national flag of Malaysia, also known as the Stripes of Glory (Jalur Gemilang), [1] is composed of a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star). The 14 stripes, of equal width, represent the equal status in the ...
Flag of the state of Penang. A blue, white and yellow vertical tri-colour defaced with a betel nut tree. 1869 on: Flag of the state of Perak. A white, yellow and black horizontal tri-colour. 1870 on: Flag of the state of Perlis. Two equal horizontal bands of yellow and blue. 1988 on: Flag of the state of Sabah.
Dominant religious confessions in Malaysia by state according to 2020 census. [3] Dark green: Muslim majority > 50% Light green: Muslim plurality < 50% Blue: Christian majority > 50% . Islam is the state religion of Malaysia, as per Article 3 of the Constitution. Meanwhile, other religions can be practised by non-Malay citizens of the country. [4]
Freedom of religion. While freedom of religion is de jure symbolically enshrined in the Malaysian Constitution, it de facto faces many prohibitions and restrictions. A Malay in Malaysia must strictly be a Muslim, and they cannot convert to another religion. Islamic religious practices are determined by official Sharia law, and Muslims can be ...
v. t. e. The 1993 amendments to the Constitution of Malaysia[1][2] were passed by the Malaysian parliament with the aim of removing legal immunity of the royalty. The changes, which saw the amendments of Articles 32, 38, 42, 63, 72 and 181 in the Constitution of Malaysia, [3] were implemented in March 1993. Before the amendments were made, the ...
12-05-1970. 17th. Amend articles 10, 63, 72, 152, 153, 159, 161A. Act A30. Constitution (Amendment) Act 1971. 10-03-1971. One of the most controversial amendments in Malaysia's Constitution is the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1971, which came in the wake of the May 13, 1969 racial riots.
Freedom of worship. Article 3 (1) of the Malaysian Constitution provides: "Islam is the religion of the Federation; but other religions can be practiced safely and peacefully in all parts of the Federation." Article 11 of the constitution provides: "Everyone has the right to profess and practice his religion and to propagate it."
Flag. Flag of Perak. Ratio 1:2. The flag of the state of Perak, in Malaysia, is a tricolour, made of three equal horizontal bands coloured white (top), yellow, and black (bottom). Adopted on 31 January 1879, [1] it has a ratio of 1:2. The stripes on the flag symbolise the three branches of the Perak royal family: white represents the reigning ...