Freedom of religion - that every person has the right to profess and to practice his or her chosen religion - is enshrined in Article 11 of the Malaysian Constitution.
So why does the fear of Hudud and Islamic state still exist? Is there a political agenda behind this?
BFM’s Melisa Idris finds out more from Eddin Khoo, writer and social commentator, and Brother Shah Kirit, the Chief Da’wah Officer of Islamic Information & Services Foundation.
Listen to their discussion on Malaysians' sensitivity to religious issues, as well as the usage of the word ‘Allah’ in Bibles.