Malaysia FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 90% of Muslim women (University of Malaya, 2010)
Most common types: Type 1 & 4
Common ages practiced: Infancy (Usually 40 days after birth)
Regional information: Unknown
Practicing groups: Muslim women
Terminology: ‘Wajib’ (Malay, Any religious duty commanded by Allah (God)), ‘Sunnah’ (Malay, Religious tradition/obligation (for Muslims))
FGM law in Malaysia: No specific legislation
School holidays in Malaysia: In Malaysian primary and secondary schools, the school year is divided into two semesters. The first semester begins in early January and ends in late May, with a one-week mid-term break in March.
(All information has been sourced from Stop FGM Mid East and The Orchid Project)