Tag

Malaysia religion

Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia

Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia

By Aizat Shamsuddin
A new bill seeks to tighten Islamic orthodoxies, imperiling the country's reputation for religious tolerance and inclusion.

Malaysia Charges Businessman in Cult-Linked Child Sex Abuse Scandal

Malaysia Charges Businessman in Cult-Linked Child Sex Abuse Scandal

By Sebastian Strangio
Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings is accused of running a network of care homes where children were allegedly subject to systematic abuse.
Malaysian Firm Removes Shoes From Sale Over Religious Complaints

Malaysian Firm Removes Shoes From Sale Over Religious Complaints

By Sebastian Strangio
Just weeks after the "Allah socks" scandal, a Malaysian shoe company has found itself at the center of another conservative culture war controversy.

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Faces the Demons He Helped Unleash 

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim Faces the Demons He Helped Unleash 

By Imran Said
After coming to office with a pledge to focus on the economy, Anwar has been dogged by Malay-Muslim culture war controversies.

Third Malaysian Mini-Mart Attacked Over ‘Allah Socks’ Scandal

Third Malaysian Mini-Mart Attacked Over ‘Allah Socks’ Scandal

By Sebastian Strangio
KK Supermart, the country's second-largest chain of convenience stores, is at the center of a social media firestorm.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
Latest Video

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Malaysia’s Court System Struggles With the Rise of State-Level Theocracy

Malaysia’s Court System Struggles With the Rise of State-Level Theocracy

By Aizat Shamsuddin
A recent Federal Court ruling has highlighted the tension between the Federal Constitution and Sharia laws passed by conservative state legislatures.

Malaysia Madani and the Muslim World: Anwar Ibrahim’s Soft Power Strategy

Malaysia Madani and the Muslim World: Anwar Ibrahim’s Soft Power Strategy

By Syed Huzaifah Bin Othman Alkaff and Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani
The current administration is well placed to use religious soft power to drive foreign investments and interest in the Malaysian economy.
Malaysia Sues Meta Over ‘Undesirable’ Content on Facebook

Malaysia Sues Meta Over ‘Undesirable’ Content on Facebook

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision comes amid a rise in racial and religious online rhetoric as the country moves toward important state elections.

In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

In Malaysia, Religious Controversies Threaten Anwar Ibrahim’s Government

By Sophie Lemière
In his attempts to mollify Malay nationalists and Islamic conservatives, Anwar risks alienating his liberal and multi-ethnic support base.

The Rise of Muslim Millenarianism in Malaysia

The Rise of Muslim Millenarianism in Malaysia

By Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani
Eschatological or “end-times” narratives have become increasingly popular among Malaysian Muslims.

Page 1 of 1