Are atheists allowed in Malaysia?

In August 2017, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Shahidan Kassim declared that “atheism is against the Constitution and the basic human rights” in Malaysia since “there is no provision on atheism” in the Constitution.

Is Agnostic illegal in Malaysia?

The lawyers also pointed out that the Rukun Negara is not a law in itself. It is known as a national philosophy and a guide for Malaysians to live by. But there is no penalty for “breaching” the Rukun Negara, so an atheist cannot be said to be breaking the law by not having a faith.

Are Christians allowed in Malaysia?

Churches are allowed in Malaysia, though there are restrictions on construction of new churches through discriminatory zoning laws. No pre-existing churches have been closed down by the government and no standing congregations have been disbanded.

How can I change my religion in Malaysia?

To put it simply, you need 2 things to change your status from a Muslim to a non-Muslim:

1. Be declared a murtad by the Islamic religious authorities and/or the Syariah court.
2. Get the National Registration Department (NRD) to remove the word “Islam” from your IC (usually with a name change too).

Is Malaysia safe to live?

Is Malaysia safe to live in? Malaysia is absolutely safe to live in. Where you live will influence how safe you are though as there are different rates of crime throughout the country. Doing your research is going to tell you what parts of the country are safest as well as which parts aren’t safe, too.

Is being an atheist against the law in Malaysia?

The lawyers also pointed out that the Rukun Negara is not a law in itself. It is known as a national philosophy and a guide for Malaysians to live by. But there is no penalty for “breaching” the Rukun Negara, so an atheist cannot be said to be breaking the law by not having a faith. The same goes for the Federal Constitution.

How safe is Malaysia right now?

In terms of timing, haze is a problem. From June to October, smoke blows over from Indonesia due to forest fires. It’s a little bit of a health concern, especially if you’ve got asthma or any other respiratory problem. In general, there’s NOTHING right now stopping you from taking a trip to Malaysia. Some places in Malaysia are safer than others.

Is Malacca a safe place to live?

For families, Malacca is one of the safest places in Malaysia! Bar the odd pickpocketing issue, it has one of the lowest crime rates of urban areas in the country. Also known as Melaka, Malacca is an increasingly popular destination on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia with a fascinating history!

Is there a punishment for being an atheist in the Constitution?

There is no mention of atheism in it, and there certainly can’t be a punishment for something that doesn’t even exist. Also, something that is unconstitutional isn’t necessary illegal.