Malay Nationalism, Islamic Supremacy and the Constitutional Bargain in the Multi-ethnic Composition

International Journal on Minority and Group Rights (2006) 13, pp 95–118

https://doi.org/10.1163/157181106777069950

This article examines the legal and political developments fuelled by Malay

nationalism (Ketuanan Melayu) and demands for Islamic supremacy, which has

caused inter-ethnic distrust in Malaysia. I argue that Malay nationalism and demands for religious supremacy constitutes a betrayal of the constitutional bargain and threatens the rights of minority communities.