Dr Mohd Faizal Musa was a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, and he is an Associate at Weatherhead Centre Harvard University working on Global Shia Diaspora.
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Articles by Mohd Faizal Musa (15)
Anwar Ibrahim Welcomes Abdul Somad to Putrajaya: What Gives?
Mohd Faizal Musa|Afra Alatas
The Malaysian premier’s warm welcome to a controversial Indonesian preacher should have raised questions about the former’s commitment to moderate Islamic principles. That the visit did not cause more of a stir within Malaysian circles raises even more questions.
Anwar Ibrahim’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: Is His Foot in the Door?
Mohd Faizal Musa
Anwar Ibrahim’s opponents are trying to politicise his recent trip to Mecca but it is not a foregone conclusion that Anwar, and by extension Malaysia, was snubbed.
“P225” TikTok: Malaysia’s New Constituency?
Mohd Faizal Musa
Malaysia’s youngest constituents might be swayed by TikTok videos but social media popularity might not be the silver bullet that draws new votes.
Pakatan Harapan and Malay Heartland Voters: The Need to Stay Grounded
Mohd Faizal Musa
Pakatan Harapan has its work cut out for it in seeking to defend or even take new seats in Malay-majority constituencies. In such seats, the coalition needs to work close to the ground and address quotidian issues, rather than stressing national-level matters.
GE15: Parti Amanah Negara’s Strong and Volatile Seats
Mohd Faizal Musa
Amanah, the progressive Islamist party, will be contesting in as many as 54 seats in Malaysia’s general elections. The prospect of many multi-cornered fights suggests that the party faces an uphill battle to retain the eleven parliamentary seats it now holds.