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29 Oct 2025 Conservative and Religious: Filipino Evangelicals Go MAGA Lisandro E. Claudio|Aries A. Arugay American conservatism and evangelicalism have found their way into the Philippines. Philippine Philippine-U.S. Relations Religion U.S.
8 Sep 2025 Anti-Shia Conspiracies in Malaysia: The Need to Study the End of Times Amirul Adli Rosli Growing anti-Shia sentiment in Malaysia underscores the prevalence of apocalyptic views among Muslims in the country. Islam Malaysia Religion
19 May 2025 Abdullah Badawi: Esteemed in the Shia Community Mohd Faizal Musa Abdullah Badawi was a moderate Muslim leader who reached out to Malaysia’s Shia community at a time when they came under legalised discrimination. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
5 May 2025 Legal Pluralism in Malaysia: Navigating the Civil and Shariah Systems Shad Saleem Faruqi This Long Read outlines the position of Islam in Malaysia’s Constitution and the applicability of the Shariah courts, particularly in respect of criminal offences. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
5 May 2025 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. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
8 Apr 2025 Prayer and Prejudice: Marginalisation of Malaysian Hindus Sharifah Afra Alatas The current Unity Government in Malaysia needs to take stronger action against individuals who upset the country’s delicate multi-religious fabric. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion Religious Intolerance
27 Feb 2025 Joko Widodo, Prabowo, and Nahdlatul Ulama Syafiq Hasyim Indonesia’s largest Muslim organisation missed out on the most significant ministerial portfolio – religious affairs – despite supporting presidential candidate Prabowo. What now? Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics Religion
