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Norshahril Saat

Dr Norshahril Saat is a Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and Coordinator at the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme.

He is currently a member of the Editorial Committee for the journal SOJOURN. He also sit as volunteer in numerous advisory boards, including as the Chairman of Malay Heritage Foundation (MHF).

Articles by Norshahril Saat (66)

Bersatu’s Lack of Discipline Has Given PAS More Control

Syaza Shukri|Norshahril Saat

Bersatu's infighting has weakened it. Bersatu’s troubles have given PAS, Bersatu’s coalition partner, the upper hand.

Indonesia’s New Haj Ministry: A Change in Name Without Progress?

Norshahril Saat|A'an Suryana

It is not certain that the president’s establishment of a new haj ministry will ease all the problems Indonesia’s Muslim pilgrims face.

Rebranding of Sisters in Islam: The Need to Judge by Deed, Not by Name

Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek|Norshahril Saat

The rebranding of Sisters in Islam might actually strengthen rather than weaken the group’s long-term advocacy of women’s rights in Malaysia.

Pak Lah and Islam Hadhari’s Hits and Misses

Norshahril Saat

Former Malaysian PM Abdullah Badawi’s signature Islam Hadhari project aimed to promote progressive Islam but faded after his tenure due mainly to lack of support from religious circles.

Prabowo Should Take Heed of Discontent Among Indonesian Youth

Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Norshahril Saat

Indonesian youth are unhappy about the state of their country, even more so when compared to their counterparts in other ASEAN countries. The government should take heed of such discontent