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Grassroots Leadership Amid Political Constraints: YB Salamiah's Challenges and Contributions as Malaysia's Opposition MP

Author(s) Ms. Noor Asyanti binti Abu Bakar, Dr. Siti Aminah binti Mohd Imran
Country Malaysia
Abstract Women in opposition politics face unique challenges, particularly in developing democracies like Malaysia, where political structures limit their access to resources and visibility. While extensive research exists on women leaders in Western democracies, studies on Muslim women opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) in Southeast Asia remain scarce. As an opposition MP from PAS representing Temerloh, Pahang, YB Salamiah Mohd Nor operates under systemic constraints, limited federal funding, and reduced media coverage, raising concerns about how opposition MPs can effectively serve their constituents despite unequal government resources. This study aims to analyze the challenges and contributions of YB Salamiah by assessing public perception, grassroots engagement, and alternative governance strategies, offering a holistic understanding of the realities of being an opposition MP in Malaysia, particularly as a Muslim woman committed to her fundamental values while actively engaging in governance. A mixed-method approach was employed, incorporating a quantitative public survey assessing public satisfaction across demographic variables, qualitative interviews thematically analyzing community perceptions of leadership, and content analysis examining social media engagement, parliamentary speeches, and media coverage. Findings revealed that 62% of respondents expressed satisfaction with YB Salamiah’s leadership, while 38% reported dissatisfaction. Younger voters and more educated respondents showed higher approval, whereas those with lower education levels had higher expectations for direct aid and infrastructure support. Direct engagement via face-to-face meetings and service counter correlated with higher satisfaction, while indirect communication through JKKK and social media correlated with lower satisfaction. Content analysis showed limited media coverage, making social media a crucial outreach tool. These findings highlight the structural barriers and public expectations of opposition MPs, demonstrating that despite political constraints; YB Salamiah has maintained public trust through grassroots engagement and social media visibility. The study underscores the need for institutional reforms to ensure equitable resource distribution and fair political representation.
Keywords grassroot leadership; Malaysia; opposition MP; political constraints; women in politics; Muslim women
Field Sociology > Politics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-29
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61931
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdsq3
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