Major trends in the study of Malay statecraft since 1900

Sulkafle, Mohamad Hazizie (2024) Major trends in the study of Malay statecraft since 1900. IIUM Journal of Religion and Civilisational Studies (IJRCS), 6 (2). pp. 93-119. E-ISSN 2637-112X

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Abstract

This study aims to make a comprehensive survey on the existing literature related to Malay statecraft (ketatanegaraan) and the relevant studies that have been conducted and published in Malaya (then Malaysia) since 1900. Statecraft is related to the legitimacy and the idea and concept of the sovereignty of the ruler as understood and practised within the Malay society. Through this historiographical survey, this study has identified several major trends or approaches adopted by scholars in studying Malay statecraft. Among the trends that have been identified is studying Malay statecraft based on the specific genre of “Mirrors for Princes” literature. This trend was later expanded by studying the elements of statecraft that existed in Malay historical narratives, hikayat (folktale) and legal texts. These scholars have significantly contributed to enrich the materials in this field and were able to establish Malay statecraft studies as a distinguished field of study. Regardless, it has been identified that several aspects need to be improved and focused on by scholars to further widen the scopes and strengthen Malay statecraft studies. Hence, this study calls for the redefinition of scopes and frameworks for Malay statecraft studies to ensure its sustainability and relevancy in the contemporary era.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Karya ketatanegaraan, “Mirror for Prince”, Malay statecraft, Malay historical narratives, Malay hikayat, Malay legal texts.
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > D History (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of History & Civilization Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Mohamad Hazizie Sulkafle
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2024 11:25
Last Modified:	16 Jan 2024 11:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110175

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