Conclusions and Recommendations

Abstract

This chapter outlines the key conclusions of the study which highlight that Islam affects HIV prevention policy in Malaysia both directly and indirectly, playing an influential role. Stakeholder groups who were interviewed often had differing viewpoints which frequently conflicted but there were also broad areas of broad consensus. This chapter offers concrete recommendations which include changes in language, utilisation of Islamic principles, power redistribution, greater dialogue, sex and relationship education, peer education and further research.