Sharifah Afra Alatas is Senior Research Officer in the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Sharifah Afra Alatas (14)
Malaysia as a “Second Palestine”: Dangerous Reframing of Siege Mentality
Sharifah Afra Alatas|Mohd Faizal Musa
Parti Islam SeMalaysia has sought to frame Malay-Muslims in Malaysia as being under “siege” from non-Malay pendatang (immigrants), like the Palestinians under Israeli occupation. This is a dangerous form of false equivalence.
‘Pride’ and Online Prejudice: Not All Aboard Malaysia’s Keretapi Sarong (Sarong Train)
Sharifah Afra Alatas
What began as a celebration of local and cultural diversity nine years ago in Malaysia’s Klang Valley has been marred by online detractors who may reflect a sharpening of ideological and political attitudes in the country.
Prayer and Prejudice: Marginalisation of Malaysian Hindus
Sharifah Afra Alatas
The current Unity Government in Malaysia needs to take stronger action against individuals who upset the country’s delicate multi-religious fabric.
The Malaysian Government’s Silence on Covert Conversion: A Poor Start to Madani Harmony?
Sharifah Afra Alatas
A controversial Malaysian preacher promotes the secret conversion of non-Muslim youth to Islam and is unrepentant about going against the law of the land.
The Evil, Stupid and Arrogant in Malaysian Politics: Who is Jadong?
Sharifah Afra Alatas|Norshahril Saat
A leading opposition figure in Malaysia has resorted to firing deprecatory epithets at the administration led by Anwar Ibrahim. The reality is that that the Malay portmanteau “jadong” could apply to politicians of all stripes.