The Iranian diaspora in Malaysia: a socio-economic and political analysis

Mogshed, Ahmed Bani Kamal and Hossain, Ishtiaq (2016) The Iranian diaspora in Malaysia: a socio-economic and political analysis. Diaspora Studies. pp. 1-14. ISSN 0973-9572 E-ISSN 0976-3457 (In Press)

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Abstract

This paper is a preliminary study on the Iranian diaspora in Malaysia. It explores the composition of the Iranian diaspora in Malaysia, and the push factors that have led to its migration to Malaysia. The paper also sheds light on different types of business operations the Iranians are engaged in Malaysia. Having done this, the paper analyses the socio-economic impacts of Iranians expatriates on their host society. It also examines the Iranian expatriates’response to the political and social developments taking place in Iran. Finally, the paper deals with the Iranian government’s policy towards the Iranian diaspora in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3957/54062
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Diaspora, Iranians, Malaysia, migration
Subjects:	J Political Science > JQ Political institutions Asia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	Dr. Ishtiaq Hossain
Date Deposited:	09 Mar 2017 16:15
Last Modified:	23 Jun 2017 10:38
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/54062

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