Offering an empirical study into anti-Semitism and anti-Israel attitudes in Malaysia, this book examines the complicated nature and function of such beliefs within the contemporary context, mapping these discourses onto different ethnic and economic divisions. Based largely upon qualitative interviews with thirty Malaysian participants who detail their own experiences with and perceptions of this phenomenon, the project reveals how political actors and organizations in Malaysia achieve political success and maintain political power through investing in the Palestinian cause, simultaneously demonizing Israel and Jews to an astounding degree. However, the book also reveals how, in contrast to this state-led agenda, challenging anti-Semitism and pushing for dialogue with Israel has become a means by which progressive citizens can critique authorities and reassert their desire for a liberal and heterogenic Malaysia. The book therefore argues that both interest in and even support for Judaism and Israel may be more prominent than the official Malaysian position may suggest, with citizens holding far more complex opinions and views upon this subject matter.

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Ainslie, Mary J.

Springer Science + Business Media Singapore Pte Ltd

Springer Nature Singapore

Springer Nature, Singapore, 2019

1st ed. 2019, US, 2019

Singapore, Singapore

Jun 25, 2019

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Source title: Anti-Semitism in Contemporary Malaysia: Malay Nationalism, Philosemitism and Pro-Israel Expressions (Palgrave Series in Asia and Pacific Studies)

Acknowledgements 5
Contents 6
About the Author 9
Chapter 1: Introduction: Judaism and Anti-Semitism in Southeast Asia and Malaysia 10
1.1 Jews and Anti-Semitism in Southeast Asia 12
1.2 The Presence of and Relationship Between Anti-Semitism and Anti-Sinicism in Southeast Asia 14
1.3 The Malaysian Context: Judaism and Anti-Semitism in a Racially Divided Nation 16
1.4 The Twenty-First Century Malaysian ‘Backlash’ 21
1.5 This Book 26
1.6 Methodology 27
1.7 Structure 35
References 36
Chapter 2: Anti-Semitism As Morally Correct: Characterizing the Dominant Construction of Israel, Palestine and Jews in Malaysia 39
2.1 An ‘Anti-Jewish Culture’: Opposition to Israel As Anti-Semitism 41
2.2 ‘Demonization’ and ‘Dehumanization’ 45
2.3 Delegitimization and Double Standards: Erasing Israel and the Jewish Perspective 56
2.4 Social Pressure, Violence and Intimidation to Hate Israel 58
2.5 Conspiracies About Israel and Judaism 62
2.6 Conclusion 68
References 70
Chapter 3: Understanding the Function of Anti-Semitism and the Israel/Palestine Situation in Malaysia 72
3.1 Not About Human Rights 73
3.2 The Rohingya, a Hierarchy of Refugees and Palestine As an ‘Easy Issue’ 75
3.3 A Hypocritical Distraction: Damaging to Malaysia 80
3.4 Palestine As Muslim: Pan-Islamism 82
3.5 Religious Manipulation for Political Control 87
3.6 Racial Nature of Pro-Palestinian Support 93
3.7 Creating Social Division 98
3.8 Racial Politics, Racial Identity and Anti-Semitism 101
3.9 Reinforcing Malay Supremacy 104
3.10 Conclusion 111
References 112
Chapter 4: Questioning Anti-Semitism in Malaysia 114
4.1 The Rejection and Dislike of Racial Politics 119
4.2 Animosity Towards the Government, Not Citizens 126
4.3 The Rejection of Racism 128
4.4 Rejecting Anti-Semitism As Part of Rejecting Racism and Racial Politics 133
4.5 Constructing Oneself As Educated, Global, Cosmopolitan and Middle-Class 139
4.6 Secularism, Autonomy and Religious Freedom 147
4.7 Erosion of Malay Culture and Identity 154
4.8 Anger Towards State Control 156
4.9 Questioning the Construction of Israel, Forming Their Own Sympathy Towards Palestine 158
4.10 Conclusion 162
References 163
Chapter 5: Curiosity, Interest and Philosemitism 165
5.1 Interest in Israel As a Nation and Jewish People 167
5.2 Political Questions 169
5.3 Religious Interest 170
5.4 Actively Seeking Out Jewish People and History in Southeast Asia 172
5.5 Questions About Secularism in Israel 174
5.6 Engaging with Israel and Judaism 176
5.7 Fear at Being Identified As an Israel Supporter 182
5.8 Philosemitism 183
5.9 The Jewish and Chinese Connection 192
5.10 Conclusion 198
References 200
Chapter 6: Conclusion 202
6.1 Afterword 204
Index 209

Front Matter ....Pages i-xi
Introduction: Judaism and Anti-Semitism in Southeast Asia and Malaysia (Mary J. Ainslie)....Pages 1-29
Anti-Semitism As Morally Correct: Characterizing the Dominant Construction of Israel, Palestine and Jews in Malaysia (Mary J. Ainslie)....Pages 31-63
Understanding the Function of Anti-Semitism and the Israel/Palestine Situation in Malaysia (Mary J. Ainslie)....Pages 65-106
Questioning Anti-Semitism in Malaysia (Mary J. Ainslie)....Pages 107-157
Curiosity, Interest and Philosemitism (Mary J. Ainslie)....Pages 159-195
Conclusion (Mary J. Ainslie)....Pages 197-203
Back Matter ....Pages 205-209

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