Kartini Aboo Talib Khalid
Biographic Data
| ID | 1608048 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kartini Aboo Talib Khalid |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kartini Aboo Talib |
| FAMILY NAME | Khalid |
| SIGNATURE | KHALID K A T |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1702-0601 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Sustaining “Chineseness” via Chinese clan associations
Background and Purpose: Traditional Chinese clan associations are often considered at risk in the face of rapidly developing technology and a shift away from traditional norms. Using Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (CSSYKL) as a case study, this paper explores how a centennial Cantonese ancestral clan association in Malaysia seeks to involve youth, and how the reproduction of social capital through youth participation c…
A systematic literature review of Malaysia’s coalition politics, 2021–2025
Introduction Coalition politics remains central in Malaysia but has become less stable since 2018. This review asks how coalitions shape governance and stability, what drives formation and collapse, what roles institutions play and how ethnicity, Islamisation and demographic change influence outcomes. Methods A systematic review using PRISMA was conducted. Searches in Scopus and Web of Science covered 2021 to 2025 and were complemented by citatio…
What Caused the Ethnic Revival? Multi-case Studies in 11 Southeast Asian Countries
Prolonged ethnic wars emerged due to disharmonious ethnic relations in Southeast Asian countries. Marginalized ethnic groups often create an ethnic revival in response to the dominance of other ethnic groups. The research analyzed the causes, processes, and ways to minimize ethnic revival in Southeast Asian countries. By using a multi-case study analysis, the results show that ethnic revival in Southeast Asia has similarities in terms of past con…
“Is there peace?”
Many factors, such as societal neglect, issues related to UNHCR, non-traditional legal frameworks, and international laws, contribute to the difficulties refugees face in Malaysia. However, in Malaysia, identify government discrimination as the primary factor contributing to the imbalance in refugees’ lives. Based on the experiences of refugees living in Malaysia, this research explores rights often denied by the government, regardless of their a…
A systematic literature review on the international trends of indigenous peoples’ political participation
Introduction Indigenous Peoples play a vital role in democratic systems; however, their political participation is often hindered by structural barriers, including limited access to fundamental infrastructure and services, lack of formal recognition of land rights, and systemic discrimination. Despite the growing global discourse on Indigenous Peoples’ political participation, a comprehensive synthesis of international trends remains limited. Thi…
The Malaysian Social Contract
This paper delves into the concept of social contract, a framework rooted in the diverse theories pioneered by Western philosophers, to expound on the unique facets of the Malaysian social contract. This concept elucidates different forms of agreement between the people and the ruler in establishing an organised society. Unique and central to Malaysia, this contract involves traditional elements integral to the Malay establishment, encompassing I…
From Superdiversity to Social Difference
Due to Vertovec’s standing as a celebrated social theorist and his influence, we wish to discuss his condensation of sociology's most crucial concepts to make a convenient model of "the social organization of difference." Having performed a close reading of Vertovec's works, from the era in which he touted "super-diversity" up to his phrasing of "difference," we have concerns that his body of work leaves out the collective experiences of the "Glo…
Intergovernmental networks and local government capacity for disaster management in North Sumatra
The objective of this study is to examine the impact of decentralization on disaster management in North Sumatra Province. Specifically, it will analyze the intergovernmental networks, local government resilience, leadership, and communication within disaster management agencies. The study used a hybrid research approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative methodologies to investigate the connections between these factors and their influenc…
Life experiences and cultural adaptation among migrant workers in Malaysia
This study examines the state of migrants’ cultural adaptation in Malaysia, and how such an adaptation can help build our understanding of migrants’ life and employment experiences in the country. In doing so, this study has adopted a quantitative approach, with a completed survey towards 410 migrant respondents, living and working temporarily in Selangor, Malaysia. A multiple regression analysis finds that the three most significant predictors c…
Managing Refugees and Super-Diversity in Malaysia
The phenomenon of super-diversity in Malaysia is inevitable, and one of the causes other than the influx of migrants is refugees. Managing refugees in Malaysia indicates the loopholes in a collection of literature and practices. This article is a research note addressing the contemporary findings on challenges in managing refugees. Also, it discusses the timeline of migration in this country, which occurred in three contexts of before, during and…
Combating Daesh
Malaysia is no exception when it comes to the Daesh threat. Several vulnerable Muslim populations have been previously targeted by Daesh via specific modus operandi to fulfil the terrorism agenda. Based on a persistent concern about Daesh-related issues and their consequences, this article critically explores the role of the security agency, the Counter-Terrorism Division within the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), in addressing Daesh radicalisation …
From “Song of War” to “Song of Peace”
Hikayat Prang Sabi (HPS) was written in 1881 to raise the spirit of jihad and Acehnese Ethnonationalism against Dutch colonialism (1873–1942). In the war between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government (1976–2005), the HPS was famous as a song of war and had four potential functions that led to the emergence of ethnonationalism and an ethnic revival. After the 2005 peace agreement, the meaning of HPS changed to a song of peace …
Untangling the Needs of Refugees in Malaysia
Background and Purpose: NGOs have become the most vital actors in meeting refugees’ needs in Malaysia; alas, most of these concerns cover basic needs such as food, health care, and education. In this regard, this study investigates other forms of NGOs assistance that ought to be provided to Malaysia's refugee communities to enhance living standards. Methodology: This study employs a qualitative approach consisting of semi-structured interviews wi…
Enhancing the Marginalized Youth Media Participation Through Formation of a Nation Building Action Plan with Intervention Study Design
Malaysian marginalized youth participation in nation building through various media platforms is low. Therefore, an action plan was developed to enhance the social, political and economic participation of youth in marginalized communities through media utilization. The action plan consists of target items and approaches to conduct activities. Eight media-participation-related modules were also tested in an intervention study. The modules were tar…
Transactional Political Practices in the Asymmetric Decentralization System in Aceh (10-Year Analysis of Special Autonomy Fund Management Period 2008-2018)
Purpose of the study: Within 10 years, the central government of Indonesia has granted the special autonomy fund to Aceh as a strategy to improve the welfare of Acehnese. Contrary, the special autonomy funds that cannot be implemented properly-affected to the poverty in Aceh-is not significantly decreased. This study aims to determine the failure of special autonomy funds to decrease poverty in Aceh. Methodology: This research used descriptive qu…
Midwives and Herbal Remedies
The traditional Malay practices of pre and postnatal care have been fascinating to help understand women's health and reproductive role. Women within midwives and midwifery contexts made their status recognised back in the ancient practice. The ethnoscience methods about women's health have been the centre of discussion way back in the Aztec, Mayan and Egyptian civilisations, yet the topic never gets exhausted. The ethnographic research on midwiv…
Women and Politics
Female representation in politics is not unusual but the significance can be questionable. Women's involvement in politics has been minimal in Malaysia. The improvement in the number of female representatives over the years has been surprisingly slow. Thus the political landscape is still a man's world. Although the number of female registered voters is higher than male, women's representation in the parliament fails to reflect this societal majo…
Life experiences and cultural adaptation among migrant workers in Malaysia
This study examines the state of migrants’ cultural adaptation in Malaysia, and how such an adaptation can help build our understanding of migrants’ life and employment experiences in the country. In doing so, this study has adopted a quantitative approach, with a completed survey towards 410 migrant respondents, living and working temporarily in Selangor, Malaysia. A multiple regression analysis finds that the three most significant predictors c…
Managing Refugees and Super-Diversity in Malaysia
The phenomenon of super-diversity in Malaysia is inevitable, and one of the causes other than the influx of migrants is refugees. Managing refugees in Malaysia indicates the loopholes in a collection of literature and practices. This article is a research note addressing the contemporary findings on challenges in managing refugees. Also, it discusses the timeline of migration in this country, which occurred in three contexts of before, during and…
Women and Politics
Female representation in politics is not unusual but the significance can be questionable. Women's involvement in politics has been minimal in Malaysia. The improvement in the number of female representatives over the years has been surprisingly slow. Thus the political landscape is still a man's world. Although the number of female registered voters is higher than male, women's representation in the parliament fails to reflect this societal majo…
Transactional Political Practices in the Asymmetric Decentralization System in Aceh (10-Year Analysis of Special Autonomy Fund Management Period 2008-2018)
Purpose of the study: Within 10 years, the central government of Indonesia has granted the special autonomy fund to Aceh as a strategy to improve the welfare of Acehnese. Contrary, the special autonomy funds that cannot be implemented properly-affected to the poverty in Aceh-is not significantly decreased. This study aims to determine the failure of special autonomy funds to decrease poverty in Aceh. Methodology: This research used descriptive qu…
Midwives and Herbal Remedies
The traditional Malay practices of pre and postnatal care have been fascinating to help understand women's health and reproductive role. Women within midwives and midwifery contexts made their status recognised back in the ancient practice. The ethnoscience methods about women's health have been the centre of discussion way back in the Aztec, Mayan and Egyptian civilisations, yet the topic never gets exhausted. The ethnographic research on midwiv…
Enhancing the Marginalized Youth Media Participation Through Formation of a Nation Building Action Plan with Intervention Study Design
Malaysian marginalized youth participation in nation building through various media platforms is low. Therefore, an action plan was developed to enhance the social, political and economic participation of youth in marginalized communities through media utilization. The action plan consists of target items and approaches to conduct activities. Eight media-participation-related modules were also tested in an intervention study. The modules were tar…
From “Song of War” to “Song of Peace”
Hikayat Prang Sabi (HPS) was written in 1881 to raise the spirit of jihad and Acehnese Ethnonationalism against Dutch colonialism (1873–1942). In the war between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government (1976–2005), the HPS was famous as a song of war and had four potential functions that led to the emergence of ethnonationalism and an ethnic revival. After the 2005 peace agreement, the meaning of HPS changed to a song of peace …
Untangling the Needs of Refugees in Malaysia
Background and Purpose: NGOs have become the most vital actors in meeting refugees’ needs in Malaysia; alas, most of these concerns cover basic needs such as food, health care, and education. In this regard, this study investigates other forms of NGOs assistance that ought to be provided to Malaysia's refugee communities to enhance living standards. Methodology: This study employs a qualitative approach consisting of semi-structured interviews wi…
Managing Refugees and Super-Diversity in Malaysia
The phenomenon of super-diversity in Malaysia is inevitable, and one of the causes other than the influx of migrants is refugees. Managing refugees in Malaysia indicates the loopholes in a collection of literature and practices. This article is a research note addressing the contemporary findings on challenges in managing refugees. Also, it discusses the timeline of migration in this country, which occurred in three contexts of before, during and…
Combating Daesh
Malaysia is no exception when it comes to the Daesh threat. Several vulnerable Muslim populations have been previously targeted by Daesh via specific modus operandi to fulfil the terrorism agenda. Based on a persistent concern about Daesh-related issues and their consequences, this article critically explores the role of the security agency, the Counter-Terrorism Division within the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), in addressing Daesh radicalisation …
The Malaysian Social Contract
This paper delves into the concept of social contract, a framework rooted in the diverse theories pioneered by Western philosophers, to expound on the unique facets of the Malaysian social contract. This concept elucidates different forms of agreement between the people and the ruler in establishing an organised society. Unique and central to Malaysia, this contract involves traditional elements integral to the Malay establishment, encompassing I…
From Superdiversity to Social Difference
Due to Vertovec’s standing as a celebrated social theorist and his influence, we wish to discuss his condensation of sociology's most crucial concepts to make a convenient model of "the social organization of difference." Having performed a close reading of Vertovec's works, from the era in which he touted "super-diversity" up to his phrasing of "difference," we have concerns that his body of work leaves out the collective experiences of the "Glo…
Intergovernmental networks and local government capacity for disaster management in North Sumatra
The objective of this study is to examine the impact of decentralization on disaster management in North Sumatra Province. Specifically, it will analyze the intergovernmental networks, local government resilience, leadership, and communication within disaster management agencies. The study used a hybrid research approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative methodologies to investigate the connections between these factors and their influenc…
Life experiences and cultural adaptation among migrant workers in Malaysia
This study examines the state of migrants’ cultural adaptation in Malaysia, and how such an adaptation can help build our understanding of migrants’ life and employment experiences in the country. In doing so, this study has adopted a quantitative approach, with a completed survey towards 410 migrant respondents, living and working temporarily in Selangor, Malaysia. A multiple regression analysis finds that the three most significant predictors c…
What Caused the Ethnic Revival? Multi-case Studies in 11 Southeast Asian Countries
Prolonged ethnic wars emerged due to disharmonious ethnic relations in Southeast Asian countries. Marginalized ethnic groups often create an ethnic revival in response to the dominance of other ethnic groups. The research analyzed the causes, processes, and ways to minimize ethnic revival in Southeast Asian countries. By using a multi-case study analysis, the results show that ethnic revival in Southeast Asia has similarities in terms of past con…
“Is there peace?”
Many factors, such as societal neglect, issues related to UNHCR, non-traditional legal frameworks, and international laws, contribute to the difficulties refugees face in Malaysia. However, in Malaysia, identify government discrimination as the primary factor contributing to the imbalance in refugees’ lives. Based on the experiences of refugees living in Malaysia, this research explores rights often denied by the government, regardless of their a…
A systematic literature review on the international trends of indigenous peoples’ political participation
Introduction Indigenous Peoples play a vital role in democratic systems; however, their political participation is often hindered by structural barriers, including limited access to fundamental infrastructure and services, lack of formal recognition of land rights, and systemic discrimination. Despite the growing global discourse on Indigenous Peoples’ political participation, a comprehensive synthesis of international trends remains limited. Thi…
Sustaining “Chineseness” via Chinese clan associations
Background and Purpose: Traditional Chinese clan associations are often considered at risk in the face of rapidly developing technology and a shift away from traditional norms. Using Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (CSSYKL) as a case study, this paper explores how a centennial Cantonese ancestral clan association in Malaysia seeks to involve youth, and how the reproduction of social capital through youth participation c…
A systematic literature review of Malaysia’s coalition politics, 2021–2025
Introduction Coalition politics remains central in Malaysia but has become less stable since 2018. This review asks how coalitions shape governance and stability, what drives formation and collapse, what roles institutions play and how ethnicity, Islamisation and demographic change influence outcomes. Methods A systematic review using PRISMA was conducted. Searches in Scopus and Web of Science covered 2021 to 2025 and were complemented by citatio…
Political science (13 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Law (9 works) · Politics (7 works) · Social science (7 works) · Economic growth (6 works) · Asian Studies and History (5 works) · Public relations (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Economics (3 works)