The perception of political representation of the Malay-Muslim community in Singapore
In 2016, the Singapore government reserved the Presidential Elections for the Malay-Muslim community ostensibly to ensure the representation of minority ethnic groups, sparking debate on the political representation of the Malay-Muslim community. This dissertation puts forth the argument that the Si...
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| Format: | Theses and Dissertations |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/75907 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | In 2016, the Singapore government reserved the Presidential Elections for the Malay-Muslim community ostensibly to ensure the representation of minority ethnic groups, sparking debate on the political representation of the Malay-Muslim community. This dissertation puts forth the argument that the Singapore government’s policy of multiculturalism has negatively affected the perception of political representation of the Malay-Muslim community. Instead of empowering the community via descriptive representation, the government’s top-down approach has led to resentment. This negative perception within the community is analysed via the historical construction and contestation of Malay identity, with the Singapore government’s actions signifying a repeat of history. Looking forward, this dissertation identifies adaptive governance as a promising policy approach towards tackling the variegated nature of ethnic relations in Singapore. |
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