Singapore Malays: Being Ethnic Minority And Muslim In A Global City-state (routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series)

The Malay population makes up Singapore's three largest ethnic groups. This book presents holistic and extensive analysis of the 'Malay Muslim story' in Singapore. Comprehensively and convincingly argued, the author examines their challenging circumstances in the fields of politics, education, social mobility, economy, leadership, and freedom of religious expression. The book makes a significant contribution to the understanding of Muslims in Singapore, and the politics of a Malay-Muslim minority in a global city-state. It is of interest to researchers and students in the field of Singaporean studies, Southeast Asian Studies and Islam in Asia. The Malay Population Makes Up Singapore's Three Largest Ethnic Groups. This Book Provides An Analysis Of The Debates On Religion, Politics And Citizenship Of Malay Muslims In Contemporary Singapore. Comprehensively And Convincingly Argued, The Author Examines Their Disadvantaged Circumstances In The Fields Of Politics, Education, Social Mobility, And Freedom Of Religious Expression.--publisher's Description. Hussin Mutalib. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [190]-200) And Index.