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
advisory – Nov 2020, No. 9
In times of crisis, the most vulnerable tends to be forgotten. A walk around our cities shows us that the number of homeless people is
advisory – October 2020, No. 8
PublicationsWe can’t believe that we have spent 2020 mostly at home. Working from home has become the norm but may not be welcome as people
advisory – Sept 2020, no. 7
In this advisory piece, IMAN delves into the outcome of this election by analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the two rival blocs – GRS
THE PANJIALAM MONOGRAPHS
“That’s not MY story”: Addressing issues of fantastical representations of the GE14 elections in the film, Rise: Ini Kalilah
My GE14 story involved volunteering as a PACA to safeguard the electoral process. Others I have talked to would have their own stories to tell;
Kemiskinan, Tauhid Sosial & Perlawanan
“Betapa sering kita mendengar suara azan dari menara-menara di kota-kota Arab yang abadi ini; Allahu Akhbar! Allahu Akhbar! Betapa sering kita membaca atau mendengar Bilal,
Budaya Ilmu & Masyarakat Canggung
Ramai ahli ilmu kita yang ketika ini sedang memendam kegusaran dan kebimbangan atas kemendapan wacana ilmu di Malaysia. Seakan-akan sudah tiada ketertarikan masyarakat atas ilmu
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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.