Parti Islam Se-Malaysia

Political Islam: Why the religious conservatism wave is rising in Malaysia but ebbing in Indonesia

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In neighbouring Indonesia, concerns over the rise of political Islam and religious conservatism, especially in the lead-up to its latest election last month, appear to have cooled. All three pairs of presidential and vice-presidential candidates did not succumb to the use of identity politics to garner votes, observers noted.  The three pairs are: Former Jakarta … Read more

Islamic leaders in Malaysia urge cancellation of Ed Sheeran concert over singer’s pro-LGBT stance

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SINGAPORE: British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has become the latest target of calls in Malaysia to bar performances in the country by artists who support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.  Islamist party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) ulama (cleric) faction, as well as the Penang mufti, have in recent days called on the government … Read more