The dynamics behind the “Islamization race” in Malaysian politics is changing. Apart from the UMNO-PAS competition as the “defender” of Islam, Malaysia is currently experiencing “Islamization by trolling” with real life consequences.
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Past governments in Malaysia had issued Islamic initiatives as the Inculcation of Noble Values, Islam Hadhari, Indeks Syariah Malaysia, Rahmatan-lil-‘Alamin, Manhaj Rabbani and Inisiatif Mantap, all of which sizzled out following the fall of their respective political advocates. What may be the next Islamic initiative by the new government after the 15th General Election (GE15)?
Comprising 64% of the total population, the Malay-Muslim group in Malaysia is experiencing political fragmentation with Malay-based parties/coalitions fighting a four-corner fight to grab the group’s votes in the 15th General Election (GE15). But will these parties/coalitions resort to an exclusivist approach focusing on Malay-Muslims?
This article explores multiple factors influencing voters’ acceptance and rejection of both PAS and UMNO in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15).
Various Islamist actors are competing and collaborating with each other across different political parties and coalitions in GE15. With different political and social participation, they have undergone various transformations although do not necessarily give up their ideological commitment.
The Malaysian public’s trust in politicians and the political system seems to be dwindling even as the nation heads into the upcoming 15th General Elections (GE). What are its consequences and how can Malaysia arrest this downright trend before its democratic process suffers further decline?
Based on UMNO’s recent successes in the state elections, cooperation between Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan would benefit both in the 15th General Election. But such cooperation is irrational for both coalitions.
In this article, YB Dato’ Wira Haji Amiruddin bin Haji Hamzah highlights the importance of economic factors in maintaining racial and religious harmony in Malaysia.
Norliza Katuk is an associate professor of computing and cybersecurity at Universiti Utara Malaysia. Her research interests are information security, authentication, Internet technology and e-learning experience. She can be contacted at k.norliza@uum.edu.my.
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