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from Part II - Asia
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 March 2025
This chapter explores the status of freedom of thought in Malaysia. It begins with a consideration of certain definitional issues surrounding freedom of thought and it provides a brief overview of the Malaysian legal system. As there is no explicit right to freedom of thought in Malaysia, this chapter considers the limited utility of international human rights treaties in protecting freedom of thought within the Malaysian context and the inherent difficulties in using qualified constitutional provisions on freedom of religion and freedom of expression to safeguard the absolute right to freedom of thought. It also considers the impact of various restrictive legislation upon the right to freedom of thought. The chapter concludes with the pessimistic view that freedom of thought is insufficiently protected within the Malaysian jurisdiction.
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