2006 Sarawak State Elections: Issues and Electoral Results

Malaysia held the ninth Sarawak state election on May 20, 2006. It has invited various issues such as native customary rights land development, fuel hike and Chief Minister successor issue. Barisan Nasional won 62 of the 71 seats. The result was seen as a shock because BN failed to maintain the big mandate given from the previous election which was 60 of the 62 seats contested. The opposition meanwhile won 9 seats, reflecting new voting attitudes among the voters. This article examines the election issues and their performance in the election. This article also discusses the factors that influenced the voting patterns and the implications in the future. It is drawn from a 14 days fieldwork since nomination day, throughout election campaign period and polling day in May 2006. Key words: Malaysia; State Elections; Voting Patterns; Election Issues; Electoral ResultsRésumé: La Malaisie a tenu la neuvième élection dans l'État de Sarawak le 20 mai 2006. Cela a causé des problèmes divers, tels que les droits coutumiers de l'aménagement des terre, l'augmentation des prix de carburant et les successeurs du ministre en chef. Barisan Nasional a remporté 62 des 71 sièges. Le résultat a été considéré comme un choc, car BN n'a pas réussi à maintenir le grand mandat de l'élection précédente, c'est-à-dire obtenir 60 des 62 sièges à pourvoir. Pendant ce temps, l'opposition a remporté 9 sièges, ce qui reflète les nouvelles attitudes de vote chez les électeurs. Cet article examine les problèmes électoraux et leur performance dans l'élection. Il explique également les facteurs qui ont influencé les habitudes de vote et les implications dans l'avenir. Il est tiré d'un travail de 14 jours sur le terrain depuis le jour de nomination, durant toute la période de campagne électorale et le jour du scrutin en mai 2006.Mots-clés: Malaisie; élections de l'État; habitudes de vote; problèmes électoraux; résultats électorau

Comparison and Contrast between Bourdieu’s Theory of Practice and Shamsul’s Two Social Reality Approach in the Portrayal of Identity

This paper analyses Bourdieu’s Theory of Practice, the concept field and habitus and Shamsul Amri’s Two Social Reality, the concept everyday- defined and authority-defined as both theories that function as analytical tools and have similar narratives based on the macro/micro and structure/agency linkage. A comparison and contrast of both theories were analysed to further understand the use of each theory. Findings within the article show both theories have a structural or authoritative emphasis however the theories differ in functionality with Bourdieu’s “Theory of Practice” focusing on power dynamics and social class through direct link between the habitus, field and capital whereas Shamsul’s Two Social Reality focuses on the formation of identity and ethnic dynamics in Malaysia based on the effect of colonialism in the authority-defined and everyday-defined sphere. The main goal of this paper serves to highlight both theories and its application when analysing and tackling different social phenomena and narratives in future research

Egypt Towards an Islamic State

Albeit the ridiculous claim on the implementation of the Hudud in Egyptian society the history of this demand failed due to several reasons Crucially the unqualified community Besides that the Islamist movements translated the understanding of the Islamic State prejudicially In the meantime the demand for implementations of the Islamic State in Egypt has been a demand for a very long time yet it never occurred The failure of establishing the Islamic State instigated an unstable political spectrum However the uprising of the Muslim Brotherhood after the Arab Spring in 2011 was an ample sign for establishing the Islamic State In a paradox the Muslim Brotherhood failed in several political and economic fields which hastened the topple of the movement in 2013 This study analyses the incidents that occurred in Egypt towards the Islamic State implementation By looking profoundly into the history of the Muslim Brotherhood this paper ascertained that the failure of democracy in Egypt instigated the emergence of ISIS in Sinai and besmirched the January Revolution reputation in Egypt and worldwide This paper answers an arguable question why Egypt fail to establish an Islamic State albeit it is recognised as one of the leaders of Islamic countries and Arab

Kepimpinan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi dan transformasi kesejahteraan sosial negara

Buku ini merupakan kumpulan penulisan dari pembentnangan kertas kerja di Konvensyen Kebangsaan Pengukuhan Kepimpinan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Dalam Transformasi Kesejahteraan Sosial Negara pada 11-12 Oktober 2012, anjuran Akademi Kepimpinan Kluster Pembangunan Sosial dan Kesejahteraan; bersama Pusat Pengajian Sains Kemasyarakatan, Universiti Sains Malaysi

“Work with Me, Not for Me”: Malaysia under Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2003-2009)

This paper examines the political and executive leadership in Malaysia, with reference to the fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.The Prime Minister is an important autonomous actor, a leader of the government party who also manages public bureaucracy and utmost, Abdullah is seen as the leader of the people.Policy agenda depends on the Prime Minister’s authority to either make an impact or bring changes.This paper will address the leadership style of Abdullah in the executive and policy-making and what kind of influence does he provide in policy-making and its implications in Malaysia’s political environment

Vaccine knowledge among generation Y Malays in Pulau Pinang : a pilot study

The increasing spread of infectious diseases in Malaysia has resulted the topic of vaccine acceptance and rejection is gaining traction in academia. the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly has manifested the never-ending debate of the topic of immunisation both academically and in public discourse. Thus, it is appropriate and timely to delve deeper into the ideas, norms, and values that influence people's health preferences and behaviour, particularly in vaccination. This study concerns on the perceived and actual vaccine knowledge of Generation Y Malays aged 25 to 40 years old in Pulau Pinang. It is critical to understand the public discussion vaccines within the framework of social interaction – how vaccines are portrayed and publicly understood. A pilot study was conducted prior to this to evaluate the procedure for participant recruitment, the data collection processes and the usability of the survey questionnaire. The improvements made to the instrument and methodology before beginning the main research study on vaccine knowledge among Malaysians in Pulau Pinang were made in an attempt to contribute to the body of research in this area

A new deal for Asia – apakah ‘Deal’ itu!

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Interrogating Human Security And Human Trafficking Along Nigeria-Niger Borders 2015-to 2022

Human trafficking is a crime that has persist despite the effort of government in combating the challenge. Various governmental actors at the local, national and international levels have collaborated in combating this menace yet, it still thrives. This has made scholars to beam their searchlight at the factors responsible for its origin and persistence. The Rational Choice Institutionalist theory was adopted as the theoretical framework. This study aimed at the identifying the causes of this menace between Nigeria and Niger Borders from 2015 to 2022. The Illela and Jibia borderlands in Sokoto and Katsina States in the North-Western Nigeria are the focus of this research. Data was collected through interview as a primary source of data. The qualitative data was analyzed using Nvivo to describe the interview responses. The study concluded that poverty is the major factor that responsible for human trafficking in Nigeria. Poverty among other factors has reduced the economic prospects of individuals as such those desperate for better lives are deceived by traffickers usually offer them employment opportunities and improved livelihoods

Kesedaran Mahasiswa Dalam Kesiapsiagaan Memberi Bantuan Bencana Banjir

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membincangkan tentang kesedaran mahasiswa Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dalam kesiapsiagaan memberi bantuan bencana banjir. Hampir setiap tahun Malaysia mengalami bencana banjir tidak mengira tempat atau negeri. Manakala mahasiswa yang bertindak sebagai sukarelawan merupakan elemen yang penting semasa proses bantuan. Amalan semasa dan pada masa depan di dalam mengendali atau menguruskan bencana banjir seharusnya melibatkan penyertaan dari kalangan mahasiswa universiti.  Hal ini menjadikan mahasiswa akan terdedah kepada tindakan kesiapsiagaan untuk menghadapi pengurusan bencana banjir di dalam komuniti. Persoalannya, adakah kesedaran dalam kalangan mahasiswa dalam kesiapsiagaan memberi bantuan banjir? Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif menerusi kaedah analisis kandungan. Hasil kajian mendapati kesedaran mahasiswa adalah terletak kepada diri masing-masing selain daripada pendedahan dari pihak universiti dalam memberi kesedaran dan kesiapsiagaan untuk memberi bantuan bencana banjir. Penglibatan mahasiswa dengan aktiviti berbentuk kesukarelawanan secara tidak langsung dapat memberi impak yang positif dalam diri mahasiswa tersebu

Penyatuan Politik UMNO dan PAS Pasca Pru-14 Sehingga Kejatuhan Kerajaan Pakatan Harapan Pada Tahun 2020

Kajian ini membincangkan mengenai penyatuan politik antara UMNO dan PAS pasca PRU-14 sehingga kejatuhan kerajaan PH pada tahun 2020. Kajian ini memfokuskan kepada kerjasama dan penyatuan antara parti UMNO dan PAS yang berkongsi ideologi yang sama iaitu Melayu dan Islam sejak berakhirnya PRU-14 yang lalu. Pelbagai faktor telah diambil kira dan hasilnya, penyatuan ini berlaku kerana persefahaman antara kedua-dua parti ini, perjuangan kearah isu yang sama serta kerajaan Pakatan Harapan sendiri yang tidak kompeten serta tidak sensitif dalam menangani isu yang melibatkan Melayu dan Islam. Melalui reka bentuk kajian kualitatif, hasil kajian ini telah berjaya menunjukkan kesan yang signifikan terhadap penyatuan ini. Kesan penyatuan UMNO dan PAS dibawah Muafakat Nasional telah memperlihatkan kemenangan BN dalam beberapa siri pilihan raya kecil serta kejayaan UMNO dan PAS dalam menjuarai isu-isu yang tidak mampu ditangani oleh PH khususnya melibatkan Melayu dan Islam yang merupakan isu yang sensitif di samping ketidakupayaan kerajaan PH dalam menjadi sebuah kerajaan yang lebih baik daripada kerajaan BN sebelum ini