Malaysia
A federation of 13 states with an elected king chosen from among the sultans, where Islam is the official religion and policies support the Malay majority.
Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchyAsia
How close are you to Malaysia?
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What is the political profile of Malaysia?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans strongly toward Religious
80% toward Religious
Leans strongly toward Traditional
72% toward Traditional
Leans strongly toward Globalism
70% toward Globalism
Governmental
Diplomatic
Economic
Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Malaysia, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Malaysia?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit Malaysia best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches work
Malaysia on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to Malaysia?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.