Main Religion: Islam

Other Religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Confucianism

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country, where people of different origins live together
happily. Talking about religions, there are numerous religions practiced by variety of
inhabitants. Islam dominates the religious background of the country, where almost 60%
of country's population practices Islam. More or less, Islam is stated as the state religion
and is followed by the majority of Malays. And Malaysia is predominantly an Islamic
country, though many other religions are practiced here.
Besides Islam, the other religions include Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Taoism and
Confucianism. Nearly all Chinese have faith in Buddhism and Taoism, but there are
others who prefer Christianity. Indians usually observe Hinduism, while scores of
indigenous people have adapted Christianity, though many others still practice animism.
Nowadays, Islam is a concoction of Sufi and Wahabi elements, and pretty liberal in
Malaysia.
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Buddhists make about 19% of the population, Hindus approximately 6%, Christians
about 9% whilst 3% is made in totality by, Confucians, Taoists, Animists and Sikhs. If
compared with Peninsular Malaysia, Christianity has made a better impact upon East
Malaysia where native people converted into Christians. Regardless of a predominant
Islamic population, the constitution promises freedom to profess, practice and propagate
other religions in the country.
Malaysia, a multi-religious country, has true colors of different customs, festivals and
religions in its culture. Despite people follow their own faiths, racial diversity is actually
reflected and people have adopted an international approach. Profession and business are
other reasons that have developed a more rational lifestyle. To put succinctly, Islam is the
predominant religion though many other religions thrive in Malaysia.