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|contents=Article 11 of Malaysia’s 1957 contains the first assertion of freedom of religion in the country’s independent history. However, the article’s 5th clause stipulates that “in respect of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam.” | |||
“Malaysia 1957 (rev. 2007).” Constitute. Accessed July 26, 2023. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Malaysia_2007 | |||
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What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Malaysia
Article 11 of Malaysia’s 1957 contains the first assertion of freedom of religion in the country’s independent history. However, the article’s 5th clause stipulates that “in respect of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam.”
“Malaysia 1957 (rev. 2007).” Constitute. Accessed July 26, 2023. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Malaysia_2007