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Public Conduct — Malaysia

What travelers need to know about public conduct in Malaysia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Public Conduct in Malaysia: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

It is illegal to proselytize another faith to Malaysian Muslims; religious police and authorities sometimes raid nightspots and hotels to enforce rules against activities contrary to Muslim custom.

Criminal penalties apply.

§ US State Dept — Malaysia

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