Reclaiming Peace: Malaysia’s Global Strategy to Combat Islamophobia

In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Islamophobia has become a pervasive global issue, with Muslim-majority countries like Malaysia taking significant steps to counteract this trend. The present article explores Malaysia’s foreign policy initiatives aimed at combating Islamophobia, particularly focusing on efforts since 2001. Through an analysis of historical and current approaches under different administrations, this article highlights Malaysia’s strategies for combating Islamophobia, which include addressing the root causes of terrorism and Islamophobia, portraying a positive image of Islam, and confronting Western hypocrisy. The study emphasizes the need for more robust, institutionalized efforts to improve Malaysia’s approach to Islamophobia and suggests potential initiatives for furthering this cause on the international stage.