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September 27, 2025

MALAYNESS AT THE NEXUS OF NATION AND UMMAH: Rethinking the Cultural Politics of Postcolonial Malay Identity

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FKFiddian KhairudinSASudirman Anwar

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This article critiques state-driven interpretations of malay identity, highlighting grassroots movements that preserve cultural diversity.

Key Points

  • Malay identity has been increasingly reduced to a homogenized ethno-religious category, undermining its cultural richness.
  • The presence of grassroots movements highlights efforts to maintain inclusive expressions of Islam-Malay heritage and culture.
  • Theoretical frameworks like cultural hegemony and representation are essential for understanding the dynamics of identity in postcolonial contexts.
  • Future Malay culture should embrace pluralism and inter-traditional dialogue rather than rely on a singular identity project.

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Khairudin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3ddeebfec0fc5236847https://doi.org/10.24014/apjrs.v8i1.37559
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