Multiethnic-Islamic monarchy

Malaysia

An elective federal monarchy in Southeast Asia, Malaysia combines democracy, a multiethnic society, Islam as the official religion, and a state-directed market economy, with affirmative action policies for Malays.

Modern country

Profile across the 12 axes

How Malaysia positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 21%

Unitary 79%

Representation

Balanced

Democracy 49%

Autocracy 51%

Power

Strong - Security

Security 75%

Liberty 25%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation

Assimilation 59%

Multiculturalism 41%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist

Militarist 35%

Pacifist 65%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist

Non-interventionist 66%

Nationalist 34%

Economy

Balanced

Public 51%

Private 49%

Control

Leaning - Planning

Planning 60%

Free market 40%

Trade

Balanced

Protectionism 44%

Globalism 56%

Religion

Strong - Religious

Irreligious 21%

Religious 79%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 19%

Traditionalist 81%

Technology

Leaning - Technology

Technology 58%

Biology 43%

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