Conservatism in Malaysia is an ideology associated with

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and Malay-based political parties in general. "Right-wing" or "conservative" parties defend

Ketuanan Melayu ''Ketuanan Melayu'' ( Jawi: ; "Malay Overlordship" or "Malay Supremacy") is a political concept that emphasises Malay power and preeminence in present-day Malaysia. The Malaysian Malays have claimed a special position and special right ...

, or Malay political overlordship, and support the propagation of

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. Economically, Malaysian conservatives support the continuation of affirmative action schemes, namely policies like the

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Overview

Islamic conservatism Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy and ideology that seeks to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civilizati ...

has existed in Malaysia since the 1960s, with many Muslim groups taking conservative stances on

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and

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. Conservatism is perceived to have increased in the country in the 21st century. Close Malaysia–Saudi Arabia relations are thought to have in part influenced this trend. Conservative Muslim values have occasionally influenced

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References

Islamism in Malaysia {{Malaysia-poli-stub