Political Islam grows in Malaysia and wanes in Indonesia, but non-Muslims in both countries are affected in similar ways.
11:37 The influence of religious preachersA group of young men chatting at a hut with Parti Islam Se- Malaysia flags in the background in Kuala Terengganu.
Corruption scandals and changing lifestyles see Muslims in Malaysia turning to Islamic party PAS and influential religious leaders for guidance, while the recent presidential election in Indonesia suggests political Islam is waning there. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA's Nivell Rayda and Amir Yusof to find out what's shaping these religious trends.Muslim youth are gravitating more towards religious content ... and support for UMNO has lessened over the years due to corruption scandals involving its leaders ... So Malay Muslims in Malaysia look to the next best alternative party.
Worshippers gather for Friday prayers at a mosque in Sungai Tarab, West Sumatra, Indonesia. There has been a lot of pushback by the authorities against some of the more radical hardline Islamic groups ... The ban can be considered a bit of a win for religious harmony ... although the timing of the ban can be considered quite political.
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