Dr Mohd Faizal Musa is a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Mohd Faizal Musa (6)
The Other Face of PAS: Eschewing Narrow Sectarianism for Global Revivalism
Mohd Faizal Musa
PAS, under the leadership of Hadi Awang, has championed Sunni-Shi’a conciliation. But it is highly uncertain whether this will remain true under the younger generation of PAS leaders.
Pipped to the Post in Perak: Will Putrajaya Be Next?
Mohd Faizal Musa|Norshahril Saat
The defeat of the Perikatan Nasional government in Perak is a worrying precedent for the coalition at the federal level.
Anwar Declaration as Malaysia’s Ninth PM: Another (Failed) September Surprise?
Norshahril Saat|Mohd Faizal Musa
Anwar Ibrahim claims that he has enough political support to be the country’s next prime minister. The key here is whether he can assure the Malay-Muslim majority that their rights will not be undermined.
Measuring up MUDA: Getting the Love, Actually?
Mohd Faizal Musa|Siti Syazwani Zainal Abidin
Led by the youthful Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, the newly-established Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) might well be able to break the political deadlock that has long dominated Malaysian politics.
The Islamic Renaissance Front in Malaysia: Fighting to Reinvigorate Progressive Voices
Mohd Faizal Musa|Siti Syazwani Zainal Abidin
For years, the Islamic Renaissance Front has sought to bring progressive Islam to the front and centre in Malaysia. With a leadership change and increasing state repression, the group has its work cut out for it.