ISSN: 2265-6294

Refining the Definition of Extremism in the Context of Malaysia

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Kevin Fernandez, Greg Barton

Abstract

The discussion on right-wing extremism is generally related to Western forms of extremism, while terrorism has been associated with militant forms of Islam. We argue that right-wing extremist movements should be contextualized, and in the case of Malaysia adding religion is impetus because the majority Malay race is embodied by Islam. Using the investigative actor-based digital ethnographic method, this analysis concludes that Yusuf Azmi through his Semboyan Jihad outfit, an NGO (non-governmental organisation), should categorically be classified as a right-wing extremist group. Additionally the narratives of groups like Semboyan have a lot of similarities with terrorist the narratives of terrorist groups like the Islamic State (IS), it should be rightfully be categorized as right-wing extremists group.

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