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Progresif is a bilingual (English and Malay) platform that promotes progressive ideas within the context of Malay/ Muslim society in a changing world.
By progressive, we mean perspectives that weave the context of society with shared universal values, vision of a better future and the presence of diverse and evolving traditions.
We offer critical reflections on societal issues with an educative approach that can lead to a more compassionate and inclusive society for all.
We often see an over-representation of the Malay Muslim identity through a singular lens. Often, it lacks a progressive and critical engagement with the changing context of society.
Hence, we focus primarily on Malay and Muslim issues to provide greater nuance and alternative views that are often ignored, marginalised or buried. We recognise the need to provide a credible platform for writers and social commentators to engage with ideas and contested perspectives in Malay Muslim societal context.
However, being progressive is also about inclusivity. We therefore welcome views from all writers and social commentators, including those who identify as Malay only, primarily Malay/Muslim, or non-Malay/Muslim.
We accept articles in any of the following themes:
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As much as we appeal for rigour in standards for the perspectives articulated in every article, we respect the writer's right to their opinion. We are not responsible for the views and opinions hold by the writer. They remain solely the views and opinions of the writer.
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- Academic advisor: Dr Azhar Ibrahim
- English editor: Md Suhaile
- Malay editor: Mohamed Imran
- Team of sub-editors
- Podcast editor: Syahirah Azib
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Like colonial scholarship, Malay Studies of the independent and nationalistic era can be said to have produced a wealth of materials in terms of bulk. It can be said, however, in the critical vein, that it suffers from its own myopia by way of perspectives and creative insights. For example, while colonial Malay Studies sees the Dark Ages in the Malay past, a particular brand of ‘nationalistic’ Malay Studies sees only grandeur and perfection
Many argue that this is the idiocy of bureaucrats or simply the problem of bureaucratisation and institutionalisation of religion. Partly, it may be true. But what if the answer lies in the design itself? What if the system is working exactly as intended?
Our society must not be torn apart by polarisation. It's a vicious cycle: Islamophobia strengthens Islamist extremism which in turn fuels more Islamophobic ideas.
Like colonial scholarship, Malay Studies of the independent and nationalistic era can be said to have produced a wealth of materials in terms of bulk. It can be said, however, in the critical vein, that it suffers from its own myopia by way of perspectives and creative insights. For example, while colonial Malay Studies sees the Dark Ages in the Malay past, a particular brand of ‘nationalistic’ Malay Studies sees only grandeur and perfection
Many argue that this is the idiocy of bureaucrats or simply the problem of bureaucratisation and institutionalisation of religion. Partly, it may be true. But what if the answer lies in the design itself? What if the system is working exactly as intended?
Like colonial scholarship, Malay Studies of the independent and nationalistic era can be said to have produced a wealth of materials in terms of bulk. It can be said, however, in the critical vein, that it suffers from its own myopia by way of perspectives and creative insights. For example, while colonial Malay Studies sees the Dark Ages in the Malay past, a particular brand of ‘nationalistic’ Malay Studies sees only grandeur and perfection
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Aqil Nazhan argues that Studio50 Concept’s movie which seems to be LGBTQ-centric in fact raises pertinent questions on humanity and society at large.
Critical historians are challenging the inherited colonial-centric history of Singapore by reconstructing its history prior to the British's arrival.
Aqil Nazhan argues that Studio50 Concept’s movie which seems to be LGBTQ-centric in fact raises pertinent questions on humanity and society at large.