Islamic governance will gain ground in South-east Asia

Local-level politics will determine the scope and spread of Shariah law

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  • Malaysia
  • Islamic Development Department (Jakim)
  • Shariah Judiciary Department (JKSM)
  • State Islamic religious departments
  • Indonesia
  • Indonesian Council of Islamic Scholars (MUI)
  • Ministry of Religious Affairs
  • Islamic parties
  • Brunei
  • Thailand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore

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