Mohammad Agus Yusoff, Mohammad Agus
School of History, Politics and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia

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Democratic Reforms in Malaysia: Where it's Heading To? Yusoff, Mohammad Agus
Jurnal Civicus Vol 11, No 1 (2011): JURNAL CIVICUS, JUNI 2011
Publisher : Department of Civic Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/civicus.v11i1.26121

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Democratic Reforms in Malaysia: Where it's Heading To?
Proliferasi dan Etno-Nasionalisme daripada Pemberdayaan dalam Pemekaran Daerah di Indonesia AGUSTINO, LEO; YUSOFF, MOHAMMAD AGUS
BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi Vol. 15, No. 3
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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This paper attempts to explain and examine the variation on amalgamation in Indonesia. The proliferation of provinces, districts, cities as well as the problems after the implementation of amalgamation are discussed in this paper. The central argument of this paper is that the amalgamating process is not only driven by purpose of amalgamation itself—e.g. to provide better public goods, public services and welfare of the people etc.—, but also driven by the role of elite actor(s). It is argued that the politics of identity used by elite actor(s) is an instrument to unite local people to support their desire to control power. Thus, to prevent the misunderstanding of the purpose of amalgamation, this paper provides practical suggestions to the case being examined.
Phenomena of Identity Politics in Indonesia: Interaction Analysis between Religion and Ethnicity in West Sumatera Ibrahim, Risnaldi; Yusoff, Mohammad Agus; Asrinaldi, Asrinaldi; Pinto, Julio Tomas; Irayanti, Irma
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education Vol 6 No 4 (2023): (October) Theme Social Science, Education and Science
Publisher : Islamic Studies and Development Center in Collaboration With Students' Research Center Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ijmurhica.v6i4.143

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In 2024 Indonesia will again hold General Elections. This national political succession has become a magnet for all Indonesian people to talk about it in conversations in various public spaces. Interestingly, the public discussion of each candidate who advances in the general election is inseparable from the religious and ethnic background that will determine the people's choice of a candidate. The problem that arises is that religious and ethnic issues tend to cause hostility among potential supporters. This study aims to analyze how identity politics, especially religion and ethnicity, influences people's choice of a candidate. This research uses qualitative methods with phenomenological and ethnographic approaches. Sources of data are taken from various communication theories, mass psychology, political communication theory, and results of analysis of various previous research results that examine these issues and problems in different contexts and issues. All the findings in this study will be discussed in an interesting way and based on phenomena that occur in society.
Perdamaian dan Tantangannya; Reintegrasi, Otonomi Khusus, dan Dominasi Elit Pascakonflik Aceh Asra, Saiful; Yusoff, Mohammad Agus; Mursyidin, Mursyidin; Tjoetra, Afrizal; Sariyanti, Lilis
Jurnal Community Vol 11, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Prodi Sosiologi FISIP Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/jcpds.v11i2.13630

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The Aceh conflict, one of the longest separatist struggles in Indonesia, lasted for nearly three decades and caused severe social, political, and economic consequences. The turning point occurred after the 2004 tsunami, which opened the door for peace negotiations between the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). This study aims to analyze the political transformation of GAM following the signing of the 2005 Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focusing on the dynamics of demobilization, reintegration, and democratization in Aceh. Using a historical approach and library research, data were collected from primary sources such as official documents and archival records, as well as secondary sources including books, journals, and reports. The findings show that the MoU Helsinki not only ended armed conflict but also initiated significant political transformation by allowing the establishment of local political parties and expanding Aceh’s autonomy. However, challenges persist in reintegration programs, governance of special autonomy funds, and center local relations. While GAM successfully transitioned from armed resistance to formal politics, issues of social justice, economic inequality, and elite dominance continue to hinder sustainable peace. This study highlights that Aceh’s experience offers important lessons for conflict transformation and peacebuilding in post-conflict societies.