英文摘要 |
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country; Malays and other indigenous people constitute about 61% of the population, Chinese and Indians are around 24% and 7% respectively, and other ethnic groups make up the rest. According to Samuel P. Huntington, Malaysia is located at the fault lines among Islamic, Chinese, and Hindu civilizations; however, a clash of civilizations has seldom happened in Malaysia. Therefore, the author attempts to re-examine Huntington’s argument about the clash of civilizations by means of a case study of Malaysia. First, the article briefly reviews the history of Malaysia. Secondly, it explores the causes of and historical development of the Islamic revival movements, and the effects of the official Islamization movements in Malaysia. Thirdly, it discusses the concern and response of non-Malays (Chinese and Indian) about the circumstances of Islamic resurgence in Malaysia. Finally, the author analyzes the implication of the Malaysian case. |