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 (16)
When Everything Becomes the 3R: Malaysia’s Problem of Definitional Boundaries
Syaza Shukri
A complaint about a prayer hall in Ampang illustrates how technical disagreements can escalate into controversial questions about identity.
LGBTQ Issues in Malaysia and the Politics of Conservative Modernity
Syaza Shukri
Malaysia’s ruling government has a tough balancing act to pull off on the reform front.
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.