ABSTRACT
The Malay population makes up Singapore's three largest ethnic groups. This book presents holistic and extensive analysis of the 'Malay Muslim story' in Singapore. Comprehensively and convincingly argued, the author examines their challenging circumstances in the fields of politics, education, social mobility, economy, leadership, and freedom of religious expression. The book makes a significant contribution to the understanding of Muslims in Singapore, and the politics of a Malay-Muslim minority in a global city-state. It is of interest to researchers and students in the field of Singaporean studies, Southeast Asian Studies and Islam in Asia.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |42 pages
Introduction, objectives of study, theoretical framework, historical overview, and literature review
chapter |12 pages
Historical overview of ‘Malays' and their progress post-Independence
chapter |13 pages
Literature review on the Malay plight
part |54 pages
The ‘Malay plight' examined
chapter |18 pages
The socio-economic plight
chapter |15 pages
The question of Islamic identity
chapter |19 pages
The leadership plight
part |30 pages
Sources of the Malay plight
part |27 pages
The future of Malays