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Dr Mohd Faizal Musa is a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and an Associate at Weatherhead Centre Harvard University working on Global Shia Diaspora.

Articles by Mohd Faizal Musa (19)

Yusfarizal Yussoff’s “Deplorable Mention”: A Man to Watch

Mohd Faizal Musa

Yusfarizal Yussoff was given a “deplorable mention” by Federal Court justices last month. The career of the up-and-coming lawyer from Parti Islam SeMalaysia needs to be watched closely.

PAS’ Efforts to Attract Non-Muslims: An Exercise in Futility?

Mohd Faizal Musa

PAS has stated that it needs to redouble its efforts to win non-Muslim support. However, its exclusivist stance on many policy issues remains a significant impediment.

Zulkifli Hasan as Malaysia’s New Deputy Religious Affairs Minister: An Analysis

Mohd Faizal Musa

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s new appointee in the religious affairs ministry has the requisite credentials to aid in the government’s bid to resist the rise of the conservative opposition.

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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.

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.