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Minister for Islamic Affairs in Malaysia -Mujahid Yusof Rawa

Are racial and religious divides threatening Malaysia’s stability and future prospects? Zeinab Badawi speaks to Malaysia’s Minister for Islamic affairs Mujahid Yusof Rawa.

Malaysia has one of Asia’s most vibrant economies - the result of decades of stability and economic growth. It is also a multi-ethnic, multi-religious federation - but the majority ethnic Muslim Malays dominate the country politically. Zeinab Badawi speaks to Malaysia’s Minister for Islamic affairs Mujahid Yusof Rawa. Are racial and religious divides threatening Malaysia’s stability and future prospects? There is growing concern that such tensions have been getting worse since a new government took office last year.

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Wed 13 Nov 201921:06GMT

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Mujahid Yusof Rawa (Credit: Mustafa Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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