Landmark Case in Malaysia as Mother Challenges Children's Conversion to Islam

A landmark case in Malaysia has emerged as a mother, Loh Siew Hong, contests the conversion of her three children to Islam by their father after their divorce. The case highlights the ethnic and religious divisions in Malaysia, a constitutionally Muslim country, and the strict identity markers that shape its state policy. Loh's appeal to overturn the children's conversion comes amid heightened rhetoric about protecting Malay Muslim rights, turning the private custody dispute into a national spectacle. The case also raises questions about the power-sharing dynamics between ethnic groups and the role of religion in Malaysian politics.