COMMENT | Ties that bind religion, state: Beneficial or detrimental?

COMMENT | Malaysia is characterised as a secular state, a principle reflecting its founding fathers’ vision.

However, over the years, certain politicians from various factions have exploited religion as a potent tool to garner public support and to suppress or eliminate their political adversaries.

The slogan “untuk agama, bangsa dan negara,” which translates to “for religion, race and nation,” suggests...