• Topic : Religion in

Malaysia
Introdution

 *RELIGION IN MALAYSIA*The multi-religious

society The population of Malaysia is a mixture of
cultures and religious traditions.
 Research the main 5 religions represented in Malaysia
Islam in Malaysia*

 *Islam was first introduced to the region of present-day

Malaysia by Arab and Indian traders and merchants from
the 10th century through to the 15th century.
 Today, nearly two-thirds of Malaysia’s population (61.3%)
identify as Muslim. Most are Sunni and follow the Shafi’i
school of thought and law.
*Buddhism in Malaysia

 *Both Buddhism and Hinduism were introduced to

Malaysia over two millennia ago by Indian traders.
Buddhism also spread to the northern part of the Malay
Peninsula from Thailand.
 Though Buddhism particularly flourished under the
Srivijaya Empire (7th-13th century), the religion’s
influence declined with the introduction of Islam.
Christianity in Malaysia

 Christianity was first introduced to the Malay archipelago

by Arab, Persian and Turkish Christian traders from the
7th century.
 It is estimated 9.2% of the Malaysian population identify
as Christian
Hinduism in Malaysia

 Like Buddhism, Hinduism was brought to Malaysia more

than two millennia ago by early Indian traders.Malaysia’s
current Hindu population (6.3%).
Sikhism in Malaysia

Sikhism was introduced to Malaysia by Indians who were

brought to work in the police and armed forces during British
colonisation in the late 19th to early 20th century.
 Though Sikhs are represented in various professions, this
legacy of valour continues today with many Sikhs who
work as soldiers or police officers.
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