ABSTRACT
State and federal law expressly prohibit the teaching of other religions to students who profess the Islamic faith in Malaysia. Public school curricula set aside a specific number of hours per week for Muslim students to attend the compulsory Islamic religious classes. Conversely, non-Muslim students are required to attend a compulsory subject called Moral Studies. This chapter discusses the challenges related to the teaching of religion in public schools in Malaysia by examining the controversies related to the constitutional right to freedom of religion, budget allocations, and related topics.
