Ying Hooi Khoo
Biographic Data
| ID | 4064959 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ying Hooi Khoo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ying Hooi |
| FAMILY NAME | Khoo |
| SIGNATURE | KHOO Y H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4045-9345 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Religion, human rights, and educational paradigms in Southeast Asia: Insights from the Malaysian context
The interplay between universal human rights principles and the intrinsic values of religious beliefs presents complex challenges and nuanced dynamics. This study explores how religious beliefs and practices shape the substance and implementation of human rights education (HRE) in Southeast Asia. With HRE taking varied forms across the region reflecting diverse political contexts, cultural norms, and development disparities, this paper focuses sp…
Counterterrorism Legislation and Its Impacts on Human Rights in Malaysia
In the aftermath of 11 September 2001, terrorism overshadowed other global security concerns. Since then, there has been significant growth in security and counterterrorism legislation and policies worldwide. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003) authorized states to implement national legislative measures to combat terrorism while emphasizing the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of…
Counterterrorism Legislation and Its Impacts on Human Rights in Malaysia
In the aftermath of 11 September 2001, terrorism overshadowed other global security concerns. Since then, there has been significant growth in security and counterterrorism legislation and policies worldwide. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003) authorized states to implement national legislative measures to combat terrorism while emphasizing the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of…
Between Dominance and Rising: The Role of Status Considerations in United States’s Hong Kong Policy, 1997–2023
After the 2019 Anti-extradition Amendment Bill Movement, the United States’s Hong Kong policy experienced significant changes. The change is closely related to the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. This article investigates the role of status considerations in the United States’s Hong Kong policy since 1997. The authors introduce entry-level and in-depth interpretive analyses to examine 3 Hong Kong–related legislative acts a…
The dynamics of African traditional justice systems: Perspectives and prospective
This study investigates the dynamics of African traditional justice systems in four African countries: Sierra Leone, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. These countries have a rich history of traditional justice systems deeply rooted in their respective societies. These systems are regarded as essential elements of African communities, embodying unique philosophies, rituals, and practices that have historically played a crucial role in resolving confli…
Ethno-Religious Identity and Mobilization: Examining Framing Strategies of Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia in Malaysia
Contemporary Southeast Asia (CSEA) is one of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute"s flagship publications. Now in its fourth decade of publication, CSEA has succeeded in building up an international reputation as one of Southeast Asia"s premier academic journals. The aim of the peer reviewed journal is to provide subscribers with up to date and in-depth analysis of critical trends and developments in Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.…
From divided past to cohesive future: A reflection on the reconciliatory mechanisms of (Yoruba) traditional approaches to conflict resolution in Nigeria
Traditional conflict resolution mechanisms in Nigeria are deeply rooted in customs, traditions, and native laws, forming a complex network that dispenses justice. Among these mechanisms, the reconciliation process stands out as a crucial traditional instrument, encompassing the pursuit of truth, justice, healing, and forgiveness. This study focuses on the Yoruba indigenous system and examines how its reconciliatory mechanisms contribute to confli…
Riding the Dragon's Rails: Unpacking the Impacts of Chinese-Built Railway in Nigeria
This research investigates the impacts of China's development assistance on African development through Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna railway, West Africa's first modern railway constructed with Chinese aid. Grounded in urbanization and dependency theories and utilizing interviews, focused group discussions (FGDs), and a comprehensive literature review, this study evaluates both positive and negative impacts. Findings reveal socio-economic benefits for …
Divine Mandates and Political Realities: Exploring Power, Religion, and Transition in The Gambia
This article analyses the role of religious symbolism and religiosity during The Gambia's autocracy (1994-2017) and its democratic transition (2017-2023). Former autocratic ruler, Yahya Jammeh, exploited religious symbolism to legitimise his authority, leading to crackdowns, extrajudicial punishment, and political repression. Drawing on community engagements and interviews with 61 civil-society members, political actors, community stakeholders, a…
Racial majority group’s support for racial equality in Malaysia
Rethinking Human Rights and Peace in Post-Independence Timor-Leste Through Local Perspectives
Women's Agency as Reason for Life Threats Among the Pashtuns in Pakistan: Narratives of Women Fleeing Honor Killing and Masculine Domination
This article uses the narratives of survivors of honor killing to show that women's agency is the reason for life threats because it undermines masculine domination. The findings show that life threats are made against women engaging in behaviors not aligned to cultural norms as perceived by male members of their family, to escape shame and gossip, and it is a manifestation of men losing control over women. These survivors of honor-based violence…
Rights Consciousness in Malaysia: How an Electoral Reform Movement Fostered a Sense of Political Efficacy amongst Citizens
This article focusses on how Malaysia’s Bersih movement for clean and fair elections has played a role in fostering rights consciousness in society. We examine how the expectation that the Bersih movement would be successful in reaching its aims has been related to the development of a sense of individual political efficacy – the belief that people can influence the electoral process by exercising their political rights. We draw on findings from …
Rethinking Human Rights and Peace in Post-Independence Timor-Leste Through Local Perspectives
The role of movement leaders in building intergroup solidarity for social change: A case of the electoral reform movement in Malaysia
Leaders of social movements play a critical role in mobilizing broader society for social change. However, we know little about how movement leaders strategize to build a movement. To examine this issue, we interviewed the central leadership team of the electoral reform movement (Bersih) in Malaysia, before and after a mass protest organized by the movement. We then used thematic analysis to provide theoretically derived insights into how the lea…
Bersih
Malaysia's mixed model of authoritarianism and democracy provides a challenging environment for the development of social movements. Therefore, the phenomenon of social movements is critical for the development of democracy in Malaysia. The emergence of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) and its mass rallies in 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2015 have become a defining aspect of Malaysian politics, at times prompting intense political rea…
Malaysia's 13th General Elections and the Rise of Electoral Reform Movement
This article looks at how an electoral reform movement affected electoral mobilization during the 13th General Elections in Malaysia. The elections are significant because it was the first time an opposition coalition, Pakatan Rakyat, managed to secure the highest number of parliamentary seats. At the macro‐level, the article argues that political opportunities have emerged from the development of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersi…
Malaysia's Human Rights Performance: Assessment of its First Session of Universal Periodic Review in the United Nations Human Rights Council
Since its inception, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) has been subjected to a substantial amount of criticism. The mechanism began functioning in 2008, however there have been little made known about the roles and functions of the UPR. This article explicitly examines the first UPR process of Malaysia in 2009, in order to illustrate how the mechanism operates in practice by highlighting the engagement of Malaysia government with the stakeholde…
The role of movement leaders in building intergroup solidarity for social change: A case of the electoral reform movement in Malaysia
Leaders of social movements play a critical role in mobilizing broader society for social change. However, we know little about how movement leaders strategize to build a movement. To examine this issue, we interviewed the central leadership team of the electoral reform movement (Bersih) in Malaysia, before and after a mass protest organized by the movement. We then used thematic analysis to provide theoretically derived insights into how the lea…
Malaysia's 13th General Elections and the Rise of Electoral Reform Movement
This article looks at how an electoral reform movement affected electoral mobilization during the 13th General Elections in Malaysia. The elections are significant because it was the first time an opposition coalition, Pakatan Rakyat, managed to secure the highest number of parliamentary seats. At the macro‐level, the article argues that political opportunities have emerged from the development of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersi…
Divine Mandates and Political Realities: Exploring Power, Religion, and Transition in The Gambia
This article analyses the role of religious symbolism and religiosity during The Gambia's autocracy (1994-2017) and its democratic transition (2017-2023). Former autocratic ruler, Yahya Jammeh, exploited religious symbolism to legitimise his authority, leading to crackdowns, extrajudicial punishment, and political repression. Drawing on community engagements and interviews with 61 civil-society members, political actors, community stakeholders, a…
Riding the Dragon's Rails: Unpacking the Impacts of Chinese-Built Railway in Nigeria
This research investigates the impacts of China's development assistance on African development through Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna railway, West Africa's first modern railway constructed with Chinese aid. Grounded in urbanization and dependency theories and utilizing interviews, focused group discussions (FGDs), and a comprehensive literature review, this study evaluates both positive and negative impacts. Findings reveal socio-economic benefits for …
Rights Consciousness in Malaysia: How an Electoral Reform Movement Fostered a Sense of Political Efficacy amongst Citizens
This article focusses on how Malaysia’s Bersih movement for clean and fair elections has played a role in fostering rights consciousness in society. We examine how the expectation that the Bersih movement would be successful in reaching its aims has been related to the development of a sense of individual political efficacy – the belief that people can influence the electoral process by exercising their political rights. We draw on findings from …
Malaysia's Human Rights Performance: Assessment of its First Session of Universal Periodic Review in the United Nations Human Rights Council
Since its inception, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) has been subjected to a substantial amount of criticism. The mechanism began functioning in 2008, however there have been little made known about the roles and functions of the UPR. This article explicitly examines the first UPR process of Malaysia in 2009, in order to illustrate how the mechanism operates in practice by highlighting the engagement of Malaysia government with the stakeholde…
Malaysia's 13th General Elections and the Rise of Electoral Reform Movement
This article looks at how an electoral reform movement affected electoral mobilization during the 13th General Elections in Malaysia. The elections are significant because it was the first time an opposition coalition, Pakatan Rakyat, managed to secure the highest number of parliamentary seats. At the macro‐level, the article argues that political opportunities have emerged from the development of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersi…
Bersih
Malaysia's mixed model of authoritarianism and democracy provides a challenging environment for the development of social movements. Therefore, the phenomenon of social movements is critical for the development of democracy in Malaysia. The emergence of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) and its mass rallies in 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2015 have become a defining aspect of Malaysian politics, at times prompting intense political rea…
The role of movement leaders in building intergroup solidarity for social change: A case of the electoral reform movement in Malaysia
Leaders of social movements play a critical role in mobilizing broader society for social change. However, we know little about how movement leaders strategize to build a movement. To examine this issue, we interviewed the central leadership team of the electoral reform movement (Bersih) in Malaysia, before and after a mass protest organized by the movement. We then used thematic analysis to provide theoretically derived insights into how the lea…
Rights Consciousness in Malaysia: How an Electoral Reform Movement Fostered a Sense of Political Efficacy amongst Citizens
This article focusses on how Malaysia’s Bersih movement for clean and fair elections has played a role in fostering rights consciousness in society. We examine how the expectation that the Bersih movement would be successful in reaching its aims has been related to the development of a sense of individual political efficacy – the belief that people can influence the electoral process by exercising their political rights. We draw on findings from …
Rethinking Human Rights and Peace in Post-Independence Timor-Leste Through Local Perspectives
Rethinking Human Rights and Peace in Post-Independence Timor-Leste Through Local Perspectives
Women's Agency as Reason for Life Threats Among the Pashtuns in Pakistan: Narratives of Women Fleeing Honor Killing and Masculine Domination
This article uses the narratives of survivors of honor killing to show that women's agency is the reason for life threats because it undermines masculine domination. The findings show that life threats are made against women engaging in behaviors not aligned to cultural norms as perceived by male members of their family, to escape shame and gossip, and it is a manifestation of men losing control over women. These survivors of honor-based violence…
Racial majority group’s support for racial equality in Malaysia
The dynamics of African traditional justice systems: Perspectives and prospective
This study investigates the dynamics of African traditional justice systems in four African countries: Sierra Leone, Malawi, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. These countries have a rich history of traditional justice systems deeply rooted in their respective societies. These systems are regarded as essential elements of African communities, embodying unique philosophies, rituals, and practices that have historically played a crucial role in resolving confli…
Ethno-Religious Identity and Mobilization: Examining Framing Strategies of Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia in Malaysia
Contemporary Southeast Asia (CSEA) is one of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute"s flagship publications. Now in its fourth decade of publication, CSEA has succeeded in building up an international reputation as one of Southeast Asia"s premier academic journals. The aim of the peer reviewed journal is to provide subscribers with up to date and in-depth analysis of critical trends and developments in Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.…
From divided past to cohesive future: A reflection on the reconciliatory mechanisms of (Yoruba) traditional approaches to conflict resolution in Nigeria
Traditional conflict resolution mechanisms in Nigeria are deeply rooted in customs, traditions, and native laws, forming a complex network that dispenses justice. Among these mechanisms, the reconciliation process stands out as a crucial traditional instrument, encompassing the pursuit of truth, justice, healing, and forgiveness. This study focuses on the Yoruba indigenous system and examines how its reconciliatory mechanisms contribute to confli…
Riding the Dragon's Rails: Unpacking the Impacts of Chinese-Built Railway in Nigeria
This research investigates the impacts of China's development assistance on African development through Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna railway, West Africa's first modern railway constructed with Chinese aid. Grounded in urbanization and dependency theories and utilizing interviews, focused group discussions (FGDs), and a comprehensive literature review, this study evaluates both positive and negative impacts. Findings reveal socio-economic benefits for …
Divine Mandates and Political Realities: Exploring Power, Religion, and Transition in The Gambia
This article analyses the role of religious symbolism and religiosity during The Gambia's autocracy (1994-2017) and its democratic transition (2017-2023). Former autocratic ruler, Yahya Jammeh, exploited religious symbolism to legitimise his authority, leading to crackdowns, extrajudicial punishment, and political repression. Drawing on community engagements and interviews with 61 civil-society members, political actors, community stakeholders, a…
Counterterrorism Legislation and Its Impacts on Human Rights in Malaysia
In the aftermath of 11 September 2001, terrorism overshadowed other global security concerns. Since then, there has been significant growth in security and counterterrorism legislation and policies worldwide. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003) authorized states to implement national legislative measures to combat terrorism while emphasizing the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of…
Counterterrorism Legislation and Its Impacts on Human Rights in Malaysia
In the aftermath of 11 September 2001, terrorism overshadowed other global security concerns. Since then, there has been significant growth in security and counterterrorism legislation and policies worldwide. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003) authorized states to implement national legislative measures to combat terrorism while emphasizing the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of…
Between Dominance and Rising: The Role of Status Considerations in United States’s Hong Kong Policy, 1997–2023
After the 2019 Anti-extradition Amendment Bill Movement, the United States’s Hong Kong policy experienced significant changes. The change is closely related to the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. This article investigates the role of status considerations in the United States’s Hong Kong policy since 1997. The authors introduce entry-level and in-depth interpretive analyses to examine 3 Hong Kong–related legislative acts a…
Religion, human rights, and educational paradigms in Southeast Asia: Insights from the Malaysian context
The interplay between universal human rights principles and the intrinsic values of religious beliefs presents complex challenges and nuanced dynamics. This study explores how religious beliefs and practices shape the substance and implementation of human rights education (HRE) in Southeast Asia. With HRE taking varied forms across the region reflecting diverse political contexts, cultural norms, and development disparities, this paper focuses sp…
Political science (12 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Law (9 works) · Asian Studies and History (8 works) · Politics (8 works) · Law (7 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Economics (4 works) · Human rights (4 works) · Political economy (4 works)