Anyone know about about Malaysian culture?

Submitted by us woman (United States), Apr 14, 2009 at 14:18

I know this is a Middle Eastern Muslim forum, but Malaysia is also a Muslim country so I was wondering if anyone out there knows about the culture. I'm wondering if they go by Sharia law and what exactly that is...what the laws are regarding women, can they travel alone, leave the house alone,etc...can a non-muslim marry a muslim there?

I may be traveling there in the near future to meet someone I've been talking to online for almost a year, he is originally from another Muslim country but has been living in Malaysia for a few years. Any information you could give me would be most helpful. Thanks!

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