| ID | 083830 |
| Title Proper | Islamist realignments and the rebranding of theMuslim youth movement of Malaysia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hamid, Ahmad Fauzi Abdul |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper traces changing patterns of Islamism in Malaysia, focusing on developments during Dr Mahathir Mohamads final administration (1999-2003) and since Abdullah Ahmad Badawi assumed the premiership of the country on 31 October 2003. This period witnessed the making of a nascent Islamist civil society whose alliances have capriciously undergone realignments and reconfigurations in its endeavour to reach a stable equilibrium with non-Islamist forces. The emergence of a vibrant and burgeoning civil society in Malaysia has been characterized by lively vicissitudes in the relationship between its Islamist and non-Islamist elements. Having experienced a colourful and chequered relationship with the state and other Islamic movements since its official founding in 1971, the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM: Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia) has, since its leadership rejuvenation in 2005, attempted to reassert its dominant place as an influential and legitimate voice of the Malay-Muslim masses, but with mixed ramifications. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Southeast Asia Vol. 30, No.2; Aug 2008: p215-240 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Southeast Asia Vol. 30, No.2; Aug 2008: p215-240 |
| Key Words | Malysia ; Muslim Movement ; Islamic Elements |