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The majority of Malaysian Indians follow Hinduism (84.5%), with a significant minority identifying as
Christians (7.7%), Muslims (3.8%), over 150,000 Sikhs, and 1,000 Jains. There are also a large number
of Sikhs and Bahá'ís found in the country. There are around 100,000 Sikhs mainly Punjabis in
Malaysia. Whereas, there are around 50,000 Baha'is of various races in Malaysia.
Most Malaysian Chinese follow a combination of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and ancestor-
worship[1] but, when pressed to specify their religion, will identify themselves as Buddhists and will
list themselves as such for bureaucratic purposes. Statistics from the 2000 Census indicate that
75.9% of Malaysia's ethnic Chinese identify as Buddhist, with significant numbers of adherents
following Taoism (10.6%) and Christianity (9.6%), along with small Hui-Muslim populations in areas
like Penang.[4]
Christianity is the predominant religion of the non-Malay Bumiputra community (50.1%) with an
additional 36.3% identifying as Muslims and 7.3% follow folk religion.[4] The indigenous tribes of
East Malaysia have mostly converted to Christianity.[1] In addition to Christian missionaries from
overseas, there are ongoing efforts by the government and NGOs to convert the animist
communities to Islam, especially amongst the peninsular tribes who are not entitled to bumiputra
status.
Holidays have been declared for holy days in numerous religions.[2] Similarly, festivals are held for
all major religions, which are participated in by those from all races.[1]
Whether a religion obtains approval of the government is determined by the Registrar of Societies,
part of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The government promotes interfaith dialogue, but believes the
constitution provides a strong enough guarantee of religious freedom and should not be changed.
Some restrictions are made on Malay texts from non islamic religions in Peninsula Malaysia,
however there are much less restrictions in East Malaysia. Headscarves are mandatory for
nonmuslims in certain situations.[2]
Semua agama besar dunia mempunyai wakil cukup besar di Malaysia [1]. Islam adalah
agama terbesar dan rasmi Malaysia, walaupun Malaysia adalah masyarakat multi-agama dan
perlembagaan Malaysia menjamin kebebasan beragama. [2] Walaupun pengakuan Islam
sebagai agama negara, 4 pertama perdana menteri telah menekankan bahawa Malaysia boleh
berfungsi sebagai negara sekular. Menurut Banci Penduduk dan Perumahan 2000 nombor,
sekitar 60.4 peratus daripada penduduk mempraktikkan Islam; 19,2 peratus Buddha; 9.1
peratus Kristian; Hindu 6,3 peratus dan 2.6 peratus amalan Konfusianisme, Taoisme dan
agama tradisional Cina. Sisanya dicatat oleh agama lain, termasuk animisme, agama rakyat,
dan Sikhisme sementara 0,9%, baik yang dilaporkan tidak beragama atau tidak memberikan
apa-apa maklumat [3] [4] komuniti agama yang berasingan mempunyai hubungan umumnya
toleran .. [2 ]
Majoriti orang India Malaysia mengikuti Hindu (84,5%), dengan minoriti yang signifikan
mengenalpasti sebagai orang Kristian (7.7%), Muslim (3,8%), lebih dari 150.000 Sikh, dan
1,000 Jain. Ada juga sejumlah besar Sikh dan Baha'i ditemui di negara ini. Ada sekitar
100.000 Sikh Punjab terutama di Malaysia. Padahal, ada sekitar 50.000 Baha'i daripada
pelbagai bangsa di Malaysia.
Kristian adalah agama dominan masyarakat Bumiputra non-Melayu (50,1%) dengan 36,3%
tambahan mengenalpasti sebagai Muslim dan 7,3% mengikuti agama rakyat [4] Suku-suku
asli Malaysia Timur. Sebahagian besar telah ditukar menjadi Kristian. [1] Pada Selain
mubaligh Kristian dari luar negeri, ada usaha-usaha oleh kerajaan dan NGO untuk mengubah
masyarakat animis Islam, khususnya antara puak-puak semenanjung yang tidak berhak
dengan status bumiputra.
Percutian telah diisytiharkan untuk hari suci dalam pelbagai agama [2] Demikian pula,.
Festival diadakan untuk semua agama besar, yang diikuti oleh orang-orang dari semua
bangsa. [1]