Mohd Firdaus Abdullah
Biographic Data
| ID | 934670 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mohd Firdaus Abdullah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mohd Firdaus |
| FAMILY NAME | Abdullah |
| SIGNATURE | ABDULLAH M F |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9111-1755 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Visual Narratives of Singapore-Johor Relations Through the 1961 and 1962 Water Agreement
The issue of the Water Agreement between Johor and Singapore has been widely focused among scholars, both in the country and abroad. Various approaches have been used to analyze this issue, including historical perspectives, politics, international affairs, news, academic articles, government policies, and other documentation sources. However, the visual dimension that plays an important role in analyzing power tensions and diplomatic relations r…
Water rituals and the symbolic performance of kingship in Malay Royal celebrations in Malaysia
The present paper posits that the utilisation of water in the sultanate’s annual coronation ritual in Malaysia embodies a multifaceted interplay of holy symbolism, cultural legacy, and post-colonial power dynamics. Through customs like Istiadat Siram Tabal (a royal ablution consecration ceremony), Sultans are depicted not just as traditional rulers, but also as sacred bodies through which sovereignty, continuity, and collective legitimacy are rit…
Shariah Governance of Cryptocurrencies
The introduction of cryptocurrencies into Islamic finance raises critical Shariah issues that require systematic evaluation through the lens of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, specifically ḥifẓ al-māl (protection of wealth) and darʾ al-mafāsid (prevention of harm). This study conducts an empirical legal analysis by examining how risks and uncertainties prevent cryptocurrencies from functioning as Shariah-compliant money and analyses the conditions or regula…
Propaganda Sektor Perkhidmatan Awam di Persekutuan Tanah Melayu melalui Malayan Film Unit (MFU), 1957–1963
This research aimed to investigate the extent of the roles played by the Malayan Film Unit (MFU) as a propaganda platform for the civil service sector by the federal government from 1957 until 1963. The government had indeed been using MFU as a platform to promote the roles and to attract the support of the citizens towards the civil service sector in the Federation of Malaya. Various films had been produced based on the selected themes in the ci…
The Impact of Inter-Basin Water Transfer between Johor and Singapore on Johor’s Water Supply System, 1927 to 1941
Inter-basin water transfer between Johor and Singapore from 1927 to 1941 had a significant impact on Johor’s water supply system. This study aims to assess the consequences of this transfer and provide a contemporary perspective on its implications. Existing research on inter-basin transfers and their impact on water systems between Singapore and Johor is abundant, but there is a notable lack of research specifically addressing Johor’s water syst…
Di Sebalik Isu Perkahwinan Nadrah
The issue of Nadrah began to draw the attention of the world community in the early 1950s due to the trial of custody rights between her Malay adoptive mother and her Dutch biological parents. This event sparked a major polemic since it touched the sensitivities of the Malays and Muslims. Among the dominant issues in the Nadrah tragedy was the issue of Nadrah’s marriage, which had become the main topic in the newspapers and magazines at that time…
Pembangunan Bandar Muar, Johor (1884-1940)
In the 19th century, Muar became the most important town in Johor after Johor Bahru. This situation influenced the development of the town of Muar in political, economic, and social aspects during the specified period, which was under the rule of the Sultanate of Johor and subsequently the British. Therefore, this article aims to examine the extent of the development of Muar town, Johor, from 1884 to 1940 in supporting the claim that this town wa…
Ibn Taymiyyah’s “Mardin Fatwa” and the Mongols
The so-called “Mardin Fatwa” is Ibn Taymiyyah’s (d. 728/1328) description of Mardin city’s status as an Islamic state and its Islamic population. Yahya Michot (b. 1952) and ‘Abd Allah Bayyah’s (b. 1935) modern day readings of this fatwa emphasise different attitudes towards Mongols: Michot emphasised the word yuqātal (should be fought) in his reading of the text while Bayyah emphasised the word yu’āmal (should be justly treated). This seemingly s…
Politics of Floods and Fear During Pre-15th General Election in Malaysia
UMNO's call to put pressure on the Malaysian government, under the leadership of Ismail Sabri, to hold the GE15 during the flood season, which is expected to start in November 2022 until March 2023, was observed to have surprised many parties. In fact, this call was responded to by Ismail Sabri's announcement in the UMNO assembly stating that the parliament will be dissolved in the near future to make way for the GE15, which also confirmed that i…
Politik Air di Negeri Perlis dalam Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) ke-14
The state of Perlis is experiencing serious water supply problems due to the inability of the authorities to provide adequate water supply for the use of the local people. Perlis, therefore, depends on the source of raw water from Kedah, which is a state that is also facing the issue of water security guarantee due to Perlis’ failure to pay for the water supplied. Furthermore, the quality of water supply in Perlis is relatively poor and is always…
Propaganda dan Perang Saraf British di Tanah Melayu melalui Malayan Film Unit (MFU) 1946–1957
This research aims to look at the role of the Malayan Film Unit (MFU) which was used as a medium of propaganda and psychological warfare by the British in Malaya from 1946 to 1957. The establishment of the MFU was seen as one of the last British strategies in boosting their image and power in Malaya after the end of the Second World War. Through the MFU, various films were produced based on political, economic, and social themes in which the Brit…
Can Islamic Financial Literacy Minimize Bankruptcy Among the Muslims? An Exploratory Study in Malaysia
Studies showed that Malaysians possess low financial literacy. Consequently, bankruptcy cases among young adults in Malaysia are rising. The government and its relevant institutions, that is, credit counseling and debt management agency, provide different training and awareness programs to minimize the bankruptcy rates. Muslims are among the majority that declared bankruptcy; hence, Islamic financial literacy (IFL) may have a considerable role to…
Itqan al-Muluk bi Ta'dil as-Suluk
The concern felt by Sultan Zainal Abidin III (1881-1918) ("the Sultan") over the entry of a British agent in Terengganu pursuant to the agreement entered into between Terengganu and Great Britain on 22 April 1910 had led to the enactment of Itqân al-Mulûk bi Ta'dîl Al-sulûk, or the Law for the Self-Government of Terengganu, on 2 November 1911. The Sultan attempted to protect Terengganu from foreign interference despite having to abide by the term…
An Analysis of Reports by The Illustrated London News (ILN) and The Graphic against Social Activities in Malaya in the 19th Century
Unlike in the West, the emergence of visual printing and printing press in Malaya was comparatively lagged behind. Publication and printing reached the Malayan shore through the Straits Settlements after the first publication was brought in and introduced by A. B. Bone in 1806. Since then, various visual reports regarding Malaya made their way into the well-known newspapers in Britain, The Illustrated London News (ILN) and The Graphic. Social act…
Di Sebalik Isu Natrah, 1950
Why did The Straits Times make an effort to give wide coverage about the Natrah tragedy in 1950? Why did this newspaper deploy a strategy to publish letters from readers about Natrah within the specific period of time? What benefit is gained by this newspaper publishing comments and opinions from readers about Natrah? The answer lies in the fact that they were trying to maintain a support from the readers through the report of the Natrah report w…
Pembangunan Bekalan Air Domestik di Negeri Kedah, 1957–1992
Today, the state of Kedah has serious problems and issues of water supply. The lack of water supply and high water supply debt issues is a social problem which has no solution to date. The issues and problems that have been mentioned have burdened the Kedah Government and are seen to have an association with the development of water supply in Kedah in the past. Therefore, this article wishes to see the role played by the Kedah Government in plann…
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Pembangunan Bekalan Air Domestik di Negeri Kedah, 1957–1992
Today, the state of Kedah has serious problems and issues of water supply. The lack of water supply and high water supply debt issues is a social problem which has no solution to date. The issues and problems that have been mentioned have burdened the Kedah Government and are seen to have an association with the development of water supply in Kedah in the past. Therefore, this article wishes to see the role played by the Kedah Government in plann…
An Analysis of Reports by The Illustrated London News (ILN) and The Graphic against Social Activities in Malaya in the 19th Century
Unlike in the West, the emergence of visual printing and printing press in Malaya was comparatively lagged behind. Publication and printing reached the Malayan shore through the Straits Settlements after the first publication was brought in and introduced by A. B. Bone in 1806. Since then, various visual reports regarding Malaya made their way into the well-known newspapers in Britain, The Illustrated London News (ILN) and The Graphic. Social act…
Di Sebalik Isu Natrah, 1950
Why did The Straits Times make an effort to give wide coverage about the Natrah tragedy in 1950? Why did this newspaper deploy a strategy to publish letters from readers about Natrah within the specific period of time? What benefit is gained by this newspaper publishing comments and opinions from readers about Natrah? The answer lies in the fact that they were trying to maintain a support from the readers through the report of the Natrah report w…
Ibn Taymiyyah’s “Mardin Fatwa” and the Mongols
The so-called “Mardin Fatwa” is Ibn Taymiyyah’s (d. 728/1328) description of Mardin city’s status as an Islamic state and its Islamic population. Yahya Michot (b. 1952) and ‘Abd Allah Bayyah’s (b. 1935) modern day readings of this fatwa emphasise different attitudes towards Mongols: Michot emphasised the word yuqātal (should be fought) in his reading of the text while Bayyah emphasised the word yu’āmal (should be justly treated). This seemingly s…
Politics of Floods and Fear During Pre-15th General Election in Malaysia
UMNO's call to put pressure on the Malaysian government, under the leadership of Ismail Sabri, to hold the GE15 during the flood season, which is expected to start in November 2022 until March 2023, was observed to have surprised many parties. In fact, this call was responded to by Ismail Sabri's announcement in the UMNO assembly stating that the parliament will be dissolved in the near future to make way for the GE15, which also confirmed that i…
Politik Air di Negeri Perlis dalam Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) ke-14
The state of Perlis is experiencing serious water supply problems due to the inability of the authorities to provide adequate water supply for the use of the local people. Perlis, therefore, depends on the source of raw water from Kedah, which is a state that is also facing the issue of water security guarantee due to Perlis’ failure to pay for the water supplied. Furthermore, the quality of water supply in Perlis is relatively poor and is always…
Propaganda dan Perang Saraf British di Tanah Melayu melalui Malayan Film Unit (MFU) 1946–1957
This research aims to look at the role of the Malayan Film Unit (MFU) which was used as a medium of propaganda and psychological warfare by the British in Malaya from 1946 to 1957. The establishment of the MFU was seen as one of the last British strategies in boosting their image and power in Malaya after the end of the Second World War. Through the MFU, various films were produced based on political, economic, and social themes in which the Brit…
Can Islamic Financial Literacy Minimize Bankruptcy Among the Muslims? An Exploratory Study in Malaysia
Studies showed that Malaysians possess low financial literacy. Consequently, bankruptcy cases among young adults in Malaysia are rising. The government and its relevant institutions, that is, credit counseling and debt management agency, provide different training and awareness programs to minimize the bankruptcy rates. Muslims are among the majority that declared bankruptcy; hence, Islamic financial literacy (IFL) may have a considerable role to…
Itqan al-Muluk bi Ta'dil as-Suluk
The concern felt by Sultan Zainal Abidin III (1881-1918) ("the Sultan") over the entry of a British agent in Terengganu pursuant to the agreement entered into between Terengganu and Great Britain on 22 April 1910 had led to the enactment of Itqân al-Mulûk bi Ta'dîl Al-sulûk, or the Law for the Self-Government of Terengganu, on 2 November 1911. The Sultan attempted to protect Terengganu from foreign interference despite having to abide by the term…
Pembangunan Bandar Muar, Johor (1884-1940)
In the 19th century, Muar became the most important town in Johor after Johor Bahru. This situation influenced the development of the town of Muar in political, economic, and social aspects during the specified period, which was under the rule of the Sultanate of Johor and subsequently the British. Therefore, this article aims to examine the extent of the development of Muar town, Johor, from 1884 to 1940 in supporting the claim that this town wa…
Propaganda Sektor Perkhidmatan Awam di Persekutuan Tanah Melayu melalui Malayan Film Unit (MFU), 1957–1963
This research aimed to investigate the extent of the roles played by the Malayan Film Unit (MFU) as a propaganda platform for the civil service sector by the federal government from 1957 until 1963. The government had indeed been using MFU as a platform to promote the roles and to attract the support of the citizens towards the civil service sector in the Federation of Malaya. Various films had been produced based on the selected themes in the ci…
The Impact of Inter-Basin Water Transfer between Johor and Singapore on Johor’s Water Supply System, 1927 to 1941
Inter-basin water transfer between Johor and Singapore from 1927 to 1941 had a significant impact on Johor’s water supply system. This study aims to assess the consequences of this transfer and provide a contemporary perspective on its implications. Existing research on inter-basin transfers and their impact on water systems between Singapore and Johor is abundant, but there is a notable lack of research specifically addressing Johor’s water syst…
Di Sebalik Isu Perkahwinan Nadrah
The issue of Nadrah began to draw the attention of the world community in the early 1950s due to the trial of custody rights between her Malay adoptive mother and her Dutch biological parents. This event sparked a major polemic since it touched the sensitivities of the Malays and Muslims. Among the dominant issues in the Nadrah tragedy was the issue of Nadrah’s marriage, which had become the main topic in the newspapers and magazines at that time…
Shariah Governance of Cryptocurrencies
The introduction of cryptocurrencies into Islamic finance raises critical Shariah issues that require systematic evaluation through the lens of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, specifically ḥifẓ al-māl (protection of wealth) and darʾ al-mafāsid (prevention of harm). This study conducts an empirical legal analysis by examining how risks and uncertainties prevent cryptocurrencies from functioning as Shariah-compliant money and analyses the conditions or regula…
Visual Narratives of Singapore-Johor Relations Through the 1961 and 1962 Water Agreement
The issue of the Water Agreement between Johor and Singapore has been widely focused among scholars, both in the country and abroad. Various approaches have been used to analyze this issue, including historical perspectives, politics, international affairs, news, academic articles, government policies, and other documentation sources. However, the visual dimension that plays an important role in analyzing power tensions and diplomatic relations r…
Water rituals and the symbolic performance of kingship in Malay Royal celebrations in Malaysia
The present paper posits that the utilisation of water in the sultanate’s annual coronation ritual in Malaysia embodies a multifaceted interplay of holy symbolism, cultural legacy, and post-colonial power dynamics. Through customs like Istiadat Siram Tabal (a royal ablution consecration ceremony), Sultans are depicted not just as traditional rulers, but also as sacred bodies through which sovereignty, continuity, and collective legitimacy are rit…
Political science (9 works) · Law (8 works) · Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies (8 works) · Islamic Finance and Banking Studies (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Asian Studies and History (6 works) · Education and Islamic Studies (6 works) · Islam (5 works) · Politics (5 works) · Business (4 works)