Malaysia’s growing ties to Saudi Arabia – and its puritan Salafi-Wahhabi Islamic doctrines – are coming under new scrutiny as concerns grow over an erosion of traditional religious practices and culture in the multi-ethnic nation.  A string of recent events has fuelled the concern. Hostility toward atheists, non-believers and the gay community has risen.   Two annual … Continue reading Worries about Malaysia’s ‘Arabisation’ grow as Saudi ties strengthen… Continue reading »