Ethnic Malays (Muslims) comprise some 60% of the population. Chinese constitute around 26%; Indians and indigenous peoples make up the rest.
Although since 1971 Malays have benefited from positive discrimination in business, education and the civil service, ethnic Chinese continue to hold economic power and are the wealthiest community. The Malays remain the dominant group in politics while the Indians are among the poorest.
Quota in Malaysia and in India
In Malaysia quota to majority but in India Govt wants to give quota to religious minority
1971 - Government introduces minimum quotas for Malays in business, education and the civil service.
Inflation, crime and ethnic tensions forced to Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for calling early poll.
Abdullah has admitted that previously staunch support from the nation's ethnic Indians will likely melt away after unprecedented protests last year against discrimination at the hands of Muslim Malays.
Five Indian activists who organised the rallies have been jailed under draconian internal security legislation which allows for indefinite detention without trial.
Malaysia's human rights record has come in for international criticism. Internal security laws allow suspects to be detained without charge or trial.
Mr. Badawi of holding the election next month is that charismatic opposition figure former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cannot stand for office. Anwar Ibrahim was sacked and jailed in 1998 and is barred from politics until April this year.
Demolition of Hindu temples in Malaysia
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has come to learn of several cases involving the demolition or at least partial damage of Hindu temples in Malaysia following orders by government authorities. Furthermore, in addition to such acts, which are a violation of domestic laws, those ordered to carry out the destruction have used force and caused injuries.
TOI reported: the Indian government refused to meet the leader of the protesting Indian group in Malaysia Hindraf — Waytha Moorthy — on Thursday.
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The Champa kingdom of Vietnam (192 A.D. – 1697 A.D.) was one of the first Hindu kingdoms in Southeast Asia. Today, the Chams, the remnants of the Champa Dynasty, are a scattered minority in Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam. They have two distinct religious communities, Hindu and Muslim or Cham Bani, and, while they share a common language and history, intermarriage between the two is taboo.
The Srivijayan kingdom of Sumatra (200s – 1400s A.D.) was instrumental in bringing Hinduism to Indonesia and promoting it throughout the neighboring areas. Srivijayan last king converted to Islam and founded the Sultanate of Malacca on the Malay Peninsula.
Malysian Muslims do not call themselves heirs of the Hindu kingdom of Srivijayan dynasty. But here in India at the electronic channel a reputed Muslim MP called himself the heirs of Babar and other Mughals. There are Christian Ministers and leaders whose father or grandfather was Hindus but they feel shame to call their names in the public. Is India governed by Talibani dynasty to ruin Ram Sethu as Buddha- Statue?
Abdullah's popularity rating has plunged from 91 percent when he took power to 61 percent last December, according to research firm Merdeka Center. It means Mr Badawi's personal popularity had tumbled by 30%. Analyst says the National Front coalition government and the Malay party UMNO which dominates it are virtually assured a victory but in reduced majority of the present.
DAP parliamentary opposition leader Lim Kit Siang condemned the election announcement, which falls during celebrations for Chinese New Year.
"I think it shows a disregard and insensitivity of the diverse cultures and religions in the country," he told. Late last year a string of rare street protests in the capital exposed a growing unhappiness among some ethnic minorities.
Congress and UMNO
This poll will be 12 th general election. Prior to this all 11 general elections won by UMNO and its allies as in India Congress ruled more than 50 years since 1947.
In the coming 12 th elections there will be 222 seats up for grabs due to the creation of new constituencies. The assemblies in the 12 states and territories will also be contested.
It is said that last election was based on expectations -- this one is based on his performance in the last four years
The rulling alliance holds 200 of the 219 seats in parliament. It has been in power since independence a half-century ago.
The Chinese-based Democratic Action Party (DAP) holds 12 seats, the fundamentalist Islamic party PAS has six and Keadilan, which is led by the wife of dissident former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, has one seat.
The Malaysia is among the world's biggest producers of computer disk drives, palm oil, rubber and timber. It has a state-controlled car maker, Proton, and tourism has considerable room for expansion
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