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<p>The UK supports freedom of religion and belief and the rights of minorities to
practice their faith. We are aware of concerns in Malaysia about rising acts of religious
intolerance and we regularly raise the issue of freedom of religion with the Malaysian
authorities.</p><p>Freedom of religion was at the heart of my right hon. and noble
Friend the former Minister of State's (Baroness Warsi's) visit to Malaysia in April
this year. She had wide-ranging meetings on this issue, including with the Malaysian
Prime Minister, and made a major speech setting out the UK position. We also pursue
the importance of observing religious freedoms through Parliamentary and experts visits
and through multi-lateral mechanisms, such as the EU and the UN. Our High Commission
in Kuala Lumpur also speaks regularly to Malaysian civil society and faith groups
to understand the context better.</p>
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