31.   Last year, Mahathir said Malaysia is in effect an Islamic state because Islam is the official religion and Muslims are subject to Islamic laws.

32.   Malaysia, whose official religion is Islam, has been a staunch supporter of the Palestinians in their struggle against Israel.

33.   Malaysia is a conservative nation where Islam is the official religion and revealing depictions of the female form are considered lewd.

34.   Malaysia, where Islam is the official religion, feels that Muslims Bosnians need its help and protection.

35.   Malaysia, where Islam is the official religion, often criticizes a U.N. arms embargo being enforced against the Bosnian government.

36.   Malay is the national language and Islam the official religion in Malaysia.

37.   Malaysia, where Islam is the official religion, has no diplomatic ties with Israel and said it would establish ties only after the peace process is completed.

38.   Most Malays are Muslim, and Islam is the official religion, but there are also many practicing Hindus, Buddhists and Christians.

39.   The charter states that the predominantly Catholic country will not have an official religion and guarantees freedom of the press.

40.   The government administers Islam in Malaysia, where it is the official religion.