Malaysia
Malaysia
| World Watch List Rank | 40 |
| World Watch List Score | 62/100 |
| Leader | Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed |
| Population | 2.5 million I 2,951,000 |
| Main Religion | Islam |
| Government | Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
| WWL Rank in 2019 | 42 |
| Persecution Level | Very High Persecution |
The Malaysian Constitution defines ‘Malay’ as a follower of Islam. Converts to Christianity are often monitored, intimidated and harassed. They also cannot attend public church activities. Muslims who leave Islam to follow Jesus, risk being punished or sent to a camp where they’re pressured to deny Christ. Islamic education is compulsory at all state primary schools and pre-schools.
HOW WE HELP
Open Doors supports persecuted believers in South East Asia through:
- Prayer support
- Advocacy and awareness.
PRAY FOR MALAYSIA
- For unity, encouragement and protection over secret gatherings of new believers
- For strength and courage for new converts who may be kicked out of their homes and sometimes sent to Islamic re-education camps.
- For training and materials to reach new believers who are hungry to learn.
RECENT STORIES FROM Malaysia
Pastor Raymond: Victim of state-enforced disappearance
04th Apr 2019
Found in Stories
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) has released its final findings and decisions on the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh, Joshua & Ruth Hilmy…
Read MoreWhere is Pastor Raymond
13th Feb 2019
Found in Stories
It is two years since the highly coordinated abduction of Malaysian pastor, Raymond Koh took place in Malaysia.
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