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 (17)
PAS’s Evolving International Engagement: From Islamism to Development Diplomacy?
Syaza Shukri|Norshahril Saat
Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) foreign policy outlook has evolved rather than fundamentally changed. While the party continues to prioritise global Islamic solidarity, governing experience has expanded its international engagement from ideological networks to state-led economic diplomacy.
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.