KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan United States (US) Senate election is not just a win for a Muslim candidate, but also reflects a change in the political landscape that breaks new ground for a more inclusive leadership in a multipolar world, said International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia, Dr Maszlee Malik.
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- He said El-Sayed’s triumph over Republican candidate Mike Rogers, based on a results projection reported on Nov 4, was proof that a candidate from a minority group can foster trust in a diverse society despite facing political rhetoric that targeted his faith.
- Maszlee said El-Sayed advanced universal healthcare, reforming election funding, and opposing US policy towards Israel in his campaign – combining bread-and-butter issues with international moral questions.
- In the context of a multipolar world, Maszlee said change in international order is not determined solely by the competition between Washington, Beijing, and other great powers.
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