Singapore Malays: Being Ethnic Minority and Muslim in a Global City-StateThe Malay population makes up Singapore's three largest ethnic groups. This book presents holistic and extensive analysis of the 'Malay Muslim story' in Singapore. Comprehensively and convincingly argued, the author examines their challenging circumstances in the fields of politics, education, social mobility, economy, leadership, and freedom of religious expression. The book makes a significant contribution to the understanding of Muslims in Singapore, and the politics of a Malay-Muslim minority in a global city-state. It is of interest to researchers and students in the field of Singaporean studies, Southeast Asian Studies and Islam in Asia. |
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... (Berita Harian) newspapers. These letters themselves chart a decades-long engagement with what I believed to be the most pressing debates of the day. At a more personal level, I have also contributed my share as a citizen and a member of ...
... (Berita Harian) newspapers. These letters themselves chart a decades-long engagement with what I believed to be the most pressing debates of the day. At a more personal level, I have also contributed my share as a citizen and a member of ...
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... commitment to present to the reader a layered, frank and fair interpretation of the subject matter at hand. Hussin Mutalib, PhD National University of Singapore Glossary of abbreviations AMLA AMP BG Berita Harian Chinese CMIO xvi Preface.
... commitment to present to the reader a layered, frank and fair interpretation of the subject matter at hand. Hussin Mutalib, PhD National University of Singapore Glossary of abbreviations AMLA AMP BG Berita Harian Chinese CMIO xvi Preface.
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... Berita Harian Chinese CMIO CPF ESHG GCE GDP GE Goh Chok Tong GRC Halal HDB Indians ISA ITE Jamiyah KBE Lee Kuan Yew Lee Hsien Loong Madrasah Majlis Pusat Malays Administration of Muslim Law Act Association of Muslim Professionals ...
... Berita Harian Chinese CMIO CPF ESHG GCE GDP GE Goh Chok Tong GRC Halal HDB Indians ISA ITE Jamiyah KBE Lee Kuan Yew Lee Hsien Loong Madrasah Majlis Pusat Malays Administration of Muslim Law Act Association of Muslim Professionals ...
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... (Berita Harian, 22 November 2010: 3) – the same problems that were broached in the preceding year (Berita Harian, 12, 14, 18, 19, 23 December 2009; Straits Times, 23 December 2009: B2).14 Another report by the officially sanctioned Malay ...
... (Berita Harian, 22 November 2010: 3) – the same problems that were broached in the preceding year (Berita Harian, 12, 14, 18, 19, 23 December 2009; Straits Times, 23 December 2009: B2).14 Another report by the officially sanctioned Malay ...
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... Berita Harian, decided to abandon his silence. He chastised the Malay MPs and called upon them to adopt a new paradigm shift in managing the Malay plight: It is hoped that Malay MPs adopt a new paradigm; namely, putting forward issues ...
... Berita Harian, decided to abandon his silence. He chastised the Malay MPs and called upon them to adopt a new paradigm shift in managing the Malay plight: It is hoped that Malay MPs adopt a new paradigm; namely, putting forward issues ...
Contents
PART II The Malay plight examined | 43 |
PART III Sources of the Malay plight | 97 |
what is to be done? | 127 |
Hussin Mutalib books articles talks seminars and conferences 19862010 | 154 |
StateMalay tensions since the 1980s a sample | 157 |
ethnic preferences in the resale market for HDB flats | 158 |
Notes | 159 |
Bibliography | 190 |
Index | 201 |
Other editions - View all
Singapore Malays: Being Ethnic Minority and Muslim in a Global City-state Hussin Mutalib Limited preview - 2012 |
Singapore Malays: Being Ethnic Minority and Muslim in a Global City-State Hussin Mutalib No preview available - 2014 |
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