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Old 08-26-2005, 07:33 AM  
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In Singapore, Muslims is consisted of 18% of the total population. The largest proportion of the Muslims in Singapore is the Malays, followed by the Indians. Nearly all the Malays were born Muslims, but there is as well a sizable proportion of Indians and other communities. The influence of Islamic matters overshadows Muslims' lives through the way they dress, cook, and live...For more information - Islam in Singapore.
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The Government plays an active but limited role in religious affairs. The Government maintains a semi-official relationship with the Muslim community through the Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) set up under the Administration of Muslim Law Act
It's not an entire covereage, but if you've been there, the influence is noticable.
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