Oct 1, 2025
USCIRF Releases Report on Refugees Fleeing Religious PersecutionWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on refugees fleeing religious persecution:The Responsibility of…
This report examines the complex dynamics of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Malaysia. The country’s dual legal system of Shari’a and civil courts often privileges Islamic law and restricts dissenting interpretations of its principles.…
Nov 21, 2025
Violations Continue to Plague Malaysia’s Diverse Religious Freedom LandscapeWashington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Malaysia…
While Vietnam has made notable strides embracing recognized religious groups, these efforts are done at the expense of adherents of independent religious communities who continue to face repression of their faith. This publication examines Vietnam’s…
Dec 9, 2025
Vietnam Represses Independent Religious CommunitiesWashington D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Vietnam: Vietnam Country Update – While Vietnam has made…
Mar 6, 2026
Vietnam’s government strictly regulates and controls religious affairs through state-approved religious organizations. Vietnamese authorities have frequently harassed, detained, arrested, and imprisoned members and advocates of…
Mar 23, 2026
On November 5, 2025, the High Court ruled in favor of the family of missing Pastor Raymond Koh, finding the Malaysian government and police liable for his abduction and enforced disappearance in 2017. While the court’s decision brought…