The Monarchy and Party Politics in Malaysia in the Era of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2003–09): The Resurgence of the Role of Protector

This article argues that calls for the reassertion of royal power in Malaysia pre-dated the historic twelfth general elections of 2008. The erosion of UMNO’s hegemony accelerated the revival of the monarchy. Ironically, an institution strongly identified with the feudal order found itself reinvigora...

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Published in:Asian survey 2012-09, Vol.52 (5), p.900-923
Main Authors: Abdul Hamid, Ahmad Fauzi, Ismail, Muhamad Takiyuddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Badawi, Abdullah Ahmad
Badawi, Adbullah Ahmad
Conservatism
Distance learning
Elections
Government
Government crises
Hegemony
Identity
Islam
Judicial system
Malaysia
Monarchy
Muslims
Political elections
Political Parties
Political power
Political science
Political systems
Politics
Power
Protectors
Royalty
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Summary:This article argues that calls for the reassertion of royal power in Malaysia pre-dated the historic twelfth general elections of 2008. The erosion of UMNO’s hegemony accelerated the revival of the monarchy. Ironically, an institution strongly identified with the feudal order found itself reinvigorated in an age of new politics.
ISSN:0004-4687
1533-838X
DOI:10.1525/as.2012.52.5.924