ABOUT
IMAN
Based in Kuala Lumpur, IMAN Research is a think tank which focuses on the domains of protective security, peacebuilding and sustainable development. Research is spearheaded by experts with extensive local and international experience in the areas of prevention/counter violent extremism, ethnic-religious issues, social policy and community resilience and engagement such as participatory approach in urban policy and research and psycho-social intervention with communities in or from conflict zones.
AREAS WE COVER/
OUR PUBLICATIONS
Enabling Extremism In Malaysia: The Rise Of Capitalist, Far-right Muslims And The Prelude To Lipstick Jihad
This paper’s title mentioned that this study is a prelude to a bigger study and project that IMAN Research is planning to pursue. For this brief, I will explain how women are persuaded to join religious classes, and how their consumption behaviour.
Exit and Rebuild: a need for a focused strategy – Part 1
One year on and Malaysia is still implementing the same strategy. The harsh measures have caused severe socio-economic damage. This paper will highlight how the
Advisory – June 2021, No. 10
What a discouraging year 2021 has been! Malaysians have never been timid in voicing out their displeasure, but they are increasingly demanding for a
THE PANJIALAM MONOGRAPHS
Finding Student Voices in ‘Malaysia Baharu’
Despite the euphoric atmosphere that comes with Pakatan Harapan’s win in the last 14th General Election, students in across universities in Malaysia are still struggling
Public Protests, Private Spaces?
“I’m sorry, sir. You’re not allowed to record here.” I was told to put away my audio recorder by a grim-looking security guard. I had
IMAN Interviews Turkish Ambassador, Dr. Merve Kavakcı (Part 1)
Participants: Iman Zambasri, Elida Izani (I) & Dr. Merve Kavakcı (K). Read the interview here: Dr. Merve Kavakcı (Part 1) Dr. Merve Kavakcı (Part 2)
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide on the ground realities through rigorous academic and informal research, working with academics, journalists, activists and policy makers. The data is then provided to governments, development actors and specialists working in policy.
OUR VISION
We aim to be a regional think tank focusing on society, beliefs and perception, and have regional reach. ASEAN is our playground, while Malaysia is home.