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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive research, analyzing data, and generating insightful reports to support our clients’ strategic initiatives. The Research Analyst will collaborate closely with our team members to deliver actionable recommendations and contribute to the success of our projects.

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Barriers to Social Mobility Amongst Malays in Singapore

This research focuses on intergenerational mobility to identify barriers and opportunities for the community’s progress, through the fields of education, occupations, generations, and gender. If you are a Malay residing in Singapore, your input matters. Participate in the survey now!

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Discussing Orang Laut Advocacy

This January, we go on air with Dr Vivienne Wee, an anthropologist with extensive field research in the Indonesian and Singapore region, and Firdaus Sani, founder of Orang Laut SG (@oranglautsg). In the agenda this time, we’re packed with a presentation, dialogue, and a Q&A session where you will be able to engage our speakers with all the burning questions that you may have regarding all things Orang Laut! With this, we hope to uncover experiences, current trends, and challenges in the Orang Laut advocacy scene.

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Discussing Contemporary Malay Language and Literature Advocacy

This discussion explored the ongoing efforts to preserve and evolve the Malay language in Singapore, focusing on how these efforts have adapted to contemporary challenges. The speakers emphasized the need for a cohesive ecosystem, including both senior and emerging advocates, to overcome challenges like fragmented efforts and resource limitations. Key initiatives aim to engage youth through digital platforms and bilingual content, making Malay literature more accessible and relevant. The advocacy efforts strive to balance respect for tradition with innovation, ensuring the language and its literary forms remain vital in a globalized, English-dominant society.

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Community In Review 2024

The CIR, held annually to discuss contemporary issues affecting the Malay/Muslim community in Singapore, will this year focus on “Thriving with Age: Building a World of Active Ageing.” As highlighted in the National Day Rally, Singapore is rapidly becoming one of Asia’s fastest-ageing societies, with growing challenges for seniors and caregivers. Despite national efforts to promote active ageing, there is a lack of Malay/Muslim organisations leading the conversation on this issue. A key concern is the need for culturally and religiously sensitive care for seniors, which requires proactive planning that also aligns with national policies.

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Religious Experience of Muslim Migrant Workers in Singapore

The socio-religious experiences of Muslim migrant workers in Singapore are shaped by factors such as socio-economic status, housing conditions, and their involvement in religious spaces. Mosques play a significant role in providing a sense of community and familiarity, but challenges persist, including employer reluctance to accommodate religious practices and limited religious education opportunities. While some workers, like Omar Sunny, have been able to improve their socio-economic situation through upskilling, there is still much to be done to better integrate migrant workers into the larger Muslim community. Concrete efforts are needed to enhance religious education and foster greater inclusivity.

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Religious Experience of Muslim Migrant Workers in Singapore

Religious Experience of Muslim Migrant Workers in Singapore

The socio-religious experiences of Muslim migrant workers in Singapore are shaped by factors such as socio-economic status, housing conditions, and their involvement in religious spaces. Mosques play a significant role in providing a sense of community and familiarity, but challenges persist, including employer reluctance to accommodate religious practices and limited religious education opportunities. While some workers, like Omar Sunny, have been able to improve their socio-economic situation through upskilling, there is still much to be done to better integrate migrant workers into the larger Muslim community. Concrete efforts are needed to enhance religious education and foster greater inclusivity.

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Muslim Converts in Singapore

Muslim Converts in Singapore

The experience of Muslim converts in Singapore is marked by challenges such as managing religious and cultural identities, misconceptions about conversion, and a lack of understanding from both the Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Converts often face the misconception that embracing Islam means adopting a new cultural identity, particularly a Malay one, despite the fact that Islam is not tied to any ethnicity. The growing acceptance and openness towards converts, especially among younger generations, is partly due to social media exposure and increased interracial marriages. However, the support ecosystem for converts remains underdeveloped, and organisations must collaborate to better address the diverse needs of the converts’ community.

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Contemporary Sufism in Singapore

Contemporary Sufism in Singapore

Dr. Muhammad Mubarak Habib Mohammed discusses the growing interest in Sufism within Singapore’s Muslim community, noting the rise of new Sufi groups offering both in-person and online classes. He critiques the use of Western frameworks in studying Sufism, advocating instead for an approach grounded in the Islamic principle of Tawhid and the development of good character. Dr. Mubarak emphasizes the importance of considering both individual and communal dimensions in understanding Contemporary Sufism. He also highlights the influence of local and international Sufi teachers in shaping the practice of Islamic spirituality in Singapore.

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Sacred Cows and Forward Singapore

Sacred Cows and Forward Singapore

By Yusof Sulaiman   The Political Dictionary defines a ‘sacred cow’ as “any programme, policy, or person that is regarded as being beyond attack or untouchable”. Sacred cows in nation-building can take the form of policies, social norms and institutions....

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Humanity Beyond the Labels

Humanity Beyond the Labels

By Nailul Farah Mohd Masbur Despite the whispers that the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code may happen, Singaporeans were still caught by surprise when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long made the official announcement during his 2022 National Day Rally speech. The...

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Filial Piety in the Postmodern Era: Is it Still Relevant?

Filial Piety in the Postmodern Era: Is it Still Relevant?

By Reza Idani Zainal Abidin ‘How one generation loves, the next generation learns,’ was the tagline for the campaign launched by then Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports (MCYS) in 2010, to raise awareness of filial piety in Singapore. The S$1.6...

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Making Sense of Jihad Today and its Relevance to Singapore

Making Sense of Jihad Today and its Relevance to Singapore

By Sheikh Mohamad Farouq Abdul Fareez The command to wage jihad (meritorious struggle or effort) and the reminder against neglecting it appears in many verses of the Quran and the Prophetic traditions. Some consider disregarding this injunction as blasphemous and...

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