Freedom of Religion

Article 11 (1)

Every person has the right to profess and practice his religion and, subject to Clause (4), to propagate it.

NOTE: This Article should be read together with Article 11 (4)

Article 11 (4)

State law and in respect of the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, federal law may control or restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam.

NOTE: This Article provides that the interests of the Muslims shall not be compromised

Article 11 (5)

This Article does not authorize any act contrary to any general law relating to public order, public health or morality.

NOTE: The right to practise one’s religion does not entail a person’s can create public disorder and caused religious disharmony.