Malaysia-the United States Relations in the 1990s: Rhetoric and Realities

Hassan, Waïl S; Peters, Diana

doi:10.22452/sejarah.vol11no11.8

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“…Embracing, comprehending, and adapting to these cultural norms, values, and behaviors are crucial for students to thrive in their new environment. Various studies have underscored the significance of religious identity in the process of cultural adaptation (Loo, Din, & Kumar, 2016;Hassan & Peters, 2017). Nonetheless, there exists a research gap in understanding the religious factors that influence the development of students' intercultural communication skills, especially among Arab students in predominantly Muslim countries.…”

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Exploring Religious Practices and Religious Identity Among Yemeni Postgraduate Students in Malaysia

Al Aghbas,

Kasmani

2024

UIJ

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Many Arab Muslim students come to predominantly Muslim countries to pursue their education because they are drawn to these nations for their Islamic identity, in which they can share the same religious beliefs and practices. Nevertheless, these students still need to adapt to the differing cultural and religious aspects of the host country. This study aims to delve into the dynamics of intercultural communication among groups with similar religious identities but originating from distinct cultures. By utilizing data collected from Yemeni postgraduate students in four public universities in Malaysia, this article explores how these students manifest their religious identity through religious practices and how they establish both in-group and out-group mentalities to navigate the challenges of living in a foreign country. The findings reveal that Yemeni postgraduate students in Malaysia maintain a strong connection to their religious and cultural practices, suggesting minimal shifts in their overall religious identity. The analysis also indicates that the students who are more devout and frequent religious centers tend to assimilate more fully into Malay Muslim society.

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