Elite populism and Malay political leaders in Malaysia

Mohamad Shukri, Syaza Farhana (2024) Elite populism and Malay political leaders in Malaysia. Palgrave Studies in Populisms . Palgrave Macmillan, Springer, Singapore. ISBN 978-981-97-6300-9

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Abstract

This book focuses on the many kinds of populist politicians in Malaysia who capitalise on the mindset of the Malay majority population by appealing to their need for a protector. In order to demonstrate that populism is pervasive and can even be found in this developing nation in Southeast Asia, the book presents the background, policies, and rhetoric of seven prominent Malay politicians in Malaysia who utilise populism as a strategy. It does so by comparing various populist leaders in Malaysia to demonstrate that populism is merely a method for these politicians to garner support. Since most of these leaders come from the establishment, the rhetoric against the elites is merely performative rather than a true belief of these Malay leaders. The book takes a case-study approach to understanding the rise of populism in Malaysia, and Asia more generally. It offers a framework that is grounded in the sociopolitical context of the Malay community, which helps to elucidate the phenomenon of elite populism in the country.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	8365/114653
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Populist leaders in Malaysia, Rise of Islamism in Malaysia, Malay leadership, Anti-Chinese sentiment in Malaysia, Inter-ethnic relation, The rise of conservatism in Malaysia, Malaysia’s hybrid regime, Bumiputra special rights, Inter-ethnic economic inequality
Subjects:	J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia > JQ715 Politics and Government in Malaysia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	Dr. Syaza Farhana Mohamad Shukri
Date Deposited:	25 Sep 2024 10:24
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2024 10:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/114653

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