Malay-Muslim

Malay-Muslim refers to the ethnic Malay population in Malaysia who are also followers of Islam, a demographic group that forms the majority of the country's population and a key voting bloc in its politics.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its perceived influence in the recent Negeri Sembilan state election, where a coalition's strong performance was attributed to its support from this community.

Latest on Malay-Muslim

• Negeri Sembilan polls: As BN-PN rides Malay-Muslim support to win big, what's next for them and Malaysian politics?

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