Historically, inter-ethnic relationships in Malaysia have been contentious, with legal and social barriers such as the 1960 Special Marriage Act requiring prior approval for interfaith marriages. These legacies fuel perceptions that such relationships threaten cultural and religious purity, leading to heightened scrutiny of students in these dynamics.

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: "Ukhti" (Arabic for sister) is used here to describe a woman who appears modest, religious, or conservative in a public/academic setting, typically wearing a hijab. typically wearing a hijab.