While Malaysia’s ethnic relations are said to have deteriorated in recent years, a recent survey revealed that the majority support both respect for Islam and multicultural coexistence.

According to a survey by Project Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek Sama), a significant cross-ethnic consensus emerged: 75 percent of Malay and Chinese respondents and 81 percent of Indian respondents agreed that “respect for Islam and respect for multiculturalism must go hand-in-hand.”