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Restrictions in freedom of religion in Malaysia: A conceptual analysis with special reference to the law of apostasy
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This article is published in Muslim World Journal of Human Rights.The article was published on 2007-09-18. It has received 35 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Apostasy & Freedom of religion.read more
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The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights: Institutionalising Human Rights in Southeast Asia
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