Dr Syaza Shukri is a Visiting Senior Fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. She is also an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia.
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Articles by Syaza Shukri (14)
The UEC Debate Reawakens Identity Discourse
Syaza Shukri
The issue of recognition for the pre-university exam certificate issued by Chinese-language schools has renewed identity politics in Malaysia.
Islamic Soft Power: Malaysia Well-Positioned to Consolidate its Global Leadership on Halal Branding and Governance
Syaza Shukri
Malaysia has successfully transformed halal governance from religious compliance into a strategic tool of soft power. Through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), halal became both a moral brand and an economic driver across food, finance, tourism, cosmetics, and logistics.
PAS’ ‘Civilisational Outrage’ at the US Rings Hollow When China Gets a Pass
Syaza Shukri
Malaysia’s Parti Se-Islam Malaysia (PAS) doth protest too much about the prime minister’s engagement of the US, when its own dealings with China raise similar questions.
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.
Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) Outreach to Non-Muslims and Its Contradictions
Syaza Shukri
Actions will speak louder than words for the party that wishes to dominate the next government in a multiracial Malaysia.