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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!
Perception Study of Muslim Youth Towards Online Islamic Content
This research seeks to understand Muslim youths’ perception of online Islamic content. If you are a Singaporean Muslim aged 13-35, we want to hear your thoughts!
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.
Unpacking the 2024 National Day Rally Across the Three Languages
By Rifhan Miller 2024 marked a pivotal year for Singapore as Mr Lawrence Wong delivered his first National Day message as the nation’s fourth Prime Minister. Following his ascension to office in May, PM Wong’s speech introduced "bold but necessary"[1] policies...
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.
Singapore Budget 2024: The Impact of New Measures on the Malay/Muslim Community
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.
Reflection Piece: MOE’s Initiative to Engage Students on The Israel-Palestine Conflict
By The Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs (RIMA) The Ministry of Education’s initiative to integrate the Israel-Palestine conflict into educational discussions, particularly within a program aimed at fostering social harmony and inculcating national...
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.

Reflection Piece: MOE’s Initiative to Engage Students on The Israel-Palestine Conflict
By The Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs (RIMA) The Ministry of Education’s initiative to integrate the Israel-Palestine conflict into educational discussions, particularly within a program aimed at fostering social harmony and inculcating national...

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.

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.

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.

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....

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...

Quiet Quitting: The Beginning of a Revolution for Better Workplace Boundaries
By Sinchita Valalan-Rajendran ‘Quiet quitting’ has become the latest online buzzword that has set the internet ablaze. A quick Google search of the term will open a sprawling list of articles, but where did it originate? The term started from a Tiktok video posted in...

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...

The Kids Are (Going to Be) Alright: The Internet as a Force for Good
By Nur Rhyhan Mohamed Astha In a survey by McCann World Group involving 32,000 people identified as Generation Z, 66% of respondents globally say they feel lonely, even when surrounded by friends and family[1]. In Singapore, one in three youth reported mental health...

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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