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Many Malaysians grow up hearing that Islam is the “official religion” of the country, yet when we look closely at the Federal Constitution, that claim doesn’t hold. Article 3 is clear: Islam is the religion of the Federation, not the official or state religion. This distinction matters, because it reflects the careful compromise struck by the nation’s founders to recognize Islam’s special place while preserving space for religious diversity and pluralism.

In this video, we dive into the confusion that has surrounded this debate for decades. From misstatements by politicians to everyday arguments on social media, the phrase “agama rasmi” has taken on a life of its own. By unpacking the historical context of 1957, revisiting landmark cases like Che Omar bin Che Soh, and comparing Malaysia to countries where Islam truly is the state religion, we can see how different the constitutional reality actually is.

If you have ever wondered whether Malaysia is an Islamic state, a secular state, or something in between, this is the video for you. Join me as I challenge misconceptions, revisit the words of Tunku Abdul Rahman himself, and show why it is dangerous to build our national identity on myths rather than facts. Watch through to the end to understand what “religion of the Federation” really means, and share this with anyone who cares about Malaysia’s future.

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