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Rabi'Ah Binti Aminudin

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manchester
  • Master of Arts in International Relations - Masters Degree, International University of Japan
  • Political Science - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia

Rabi'Ah Binti Aminudin (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES

rabiahamin@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Rabi'ah Aminudin is an Associate Professor in Political Science at the International Islamic University Malaysia, where she teaches Islamic Administrative System, Gender and Politics, Research Methodology, Intergovernmental Relations,  and East Asian Politics. She completed her Ph.D. from the University of Manchester in 2015 with her thesis titled " Explaining the Institutional Capacity of State Feminism in a Non-Western Setting: A Case Study of the Malaysian Women's Policy Agency". Her main interests are identity politics in public policy, gender and politics, and political institutions.


Area of Specialisation


  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Political Sciences and Public Policy ~ Public Policy and Administration - PhD


Professional Membership


  • 2019 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), American Political Science Association
  • 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), The University of Manchester Alumni Association of Malaysia


Teaching Responsibilities


ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
BUREAUCRACY AND PUBLIC POLICY IMPLEMENTATION 2017/2018
EAST ASIAN POLITICS 2023/2024 2021/2022 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
GENDER AND POLITICS 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020
GENDER IN POLITICS 2024/2025
GLOBALIZATION AND GOVERNANCE 2025/2026 2024/2025 2022/2023
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN EAST ASIA 2024/2025
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 2025/2026 2021/2022 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
INTERNSHIP 2017/2018
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2010/2011
ISLAMIC ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF PUBLIC ADMI 2016/2017
ISLAMIC PRINS. & PRACTICES FOR PUBLIC ADMIN. 2021/2022 2017/2018
MODERN HISTORY OF EUROPE 2022/2023 2018/2019
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT 2025/2026 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR 2019/2020 2018/2019
POLITICAL THOUGHT I 2018/2019
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 2021/2022 2020/2021 2017/2018 2016/2017
PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION 2017/2018
PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS 2016/2017
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2018/2019 2016/2017
RESEARCH PAPER 1 2017/2018 2015/2016
RESEARCH PAPER I 2020/2021
RESEARCH PAPER II 2025/2026 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022
RESEARCH PROJECT II 2016/2017


Supervision


The Relationship Of Political Interest And Political Participation Of Educated Women In Pakistan: The Moderating Role Of Socio-Cultural Factors.
Ph.D Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
British Colonial Policies And Its Influence On Ethnic Conflicts In Malay Peninsula 1920s - 1970s.
Ph.D Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
Political Leadership In Islamic Governance: A Policy Analysis Of Turkiye And Malaysia.
Ph.D Completed 2024 Co-supervisor
British Colonial Policies And Its Influence On Ethnic Conflicts In Malay Peninsula 1920s - 1970s.
Ph.D Completed 2024 Co-supervisor
Ethnic Management In Malaysia (1950s-1970s): An Analysis Using Historical Institutionalism Approach .
Ph.D Completed 2020 Supervisor Supervisory Committee
Ethnic Management In Malaysia (1950s-1970s): An Analysis Using Historical Institutionalism Approach .
Ph.D Completed 2020 Supervisor Supervisory Committee
Quality Service Provision By Local Government In Bangladesh: A Study On The Slum Dwellers Of Dhaka City Corporation (Dcc).
Ph.D Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
Contributions of female leaders in women's rights practices in Tanzania. A case study of Mwanza Region from 2015-2024..
Contributions Of Female Leaders In Women'S Rights Practices In Tanzania. A Case Study Of Mwanza Region From 2015-2024..
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Role of Local Government Initiatives on Enhancing Women Participation In Leadership: a Case of Zanzibar.
Role Of Local Government Initiatives On Enhancing Women Participation In Leadership: A Case Of Zanzibar.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Local Community Participation in the Governance and Implementation of the Constituency Development Fund in Malawi (2006-2024): An Analysis from Collaborative Governance Perspective.
Local Community Participation In The Governance And Implementation Of The Constituency Development Fund In Malawi (2006-2024): An Analysis From Collaborative Governance Perspective.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
A Study Of Intergovernmental Relations In The Implementation Of Illegal Immigration Policy In The Northern Region Of Malawi.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Administrative Staffs' Practices of Good University Governance Principles Impact on Organization Commitment and Work. Performance at International Islamic University Malaysia.
Administrative Staffs' Practices Of Good University Governance Principles Impact On Organization Commitment And Work. Performance At International Islamic University Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
The Government'S Role In The Health And Rights Crises Of Women During Covid-19: A Case Study Of The Usa.
Master Completed 2025 Main Supervisor
Constructing The Political Subjects: An Analysis Of Onn Jaafar'S Bangsa And Kebangsaan (1946-1948) .
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Constructing The Political Subjects: An Analysis Of Onn Jaafar'S Bangsa And Kebangsaan (1946-1948) .
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Women Political Empowerment: Political Parties As Agent Of Political Socialization In Empowering Women Political Participation.
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
An Analysis Of Policy Implementation Of Counter Violent Extremism (Cve) In Malaysia.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Religious Extremism In Malaysia After 9/11: Causes And Consequences.
Master Completed 2020 Co-supervisor
The Study On The Protection Act On Neglecting Children Cases In Malaysia.
Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
Hotspot Schools In Malaysia: Teachers Perception Of Hotspot School In Mitigating Malaysian Disciplinary Problems At Schools In Klang, Selangor.
Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
The Use Of Facebook By Female Members Of Parliament In Malaysia: A Comparative Analysis On Ruling And Opposition Parties 2017.
Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
Malaysian Strategies For Inclusive Development: Prospects And Challenges.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Politics In Plural Societies: A Malaysian Case Study.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Malaysian Strategies For Inclusive Development: Prospects And Challenges.
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
Gender Equality Principle In The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women (Cedaw): A Critical Analysis From The Qur’Anic Perspective.
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
New Public Management Approach To Public Sector Management In Malaysia .
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
Russia- Japanese Relations Under President Putin: The Case Of Kuril Islands Dispute .
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
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Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
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Master Completed 2017 Main Supervisor
A Discourse Analysis Of The Sabah Sarawak Union (Ssu), 2011-2015.
Master Completed 2017 Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2025 - 2025 Family Friendly Employment Practices and Policies in Selangor
2024 - 2025 Gender Dysphoria : Medical, Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Perspectives.
2022 - 2025 Islamic Perspective of Public Sector Governance in Malaysia
2018 - 2023 New Framework to Enhance Women's Leadership and Political Empowerment in Achieving Inclusive Development
2018 - 2019 Diskriminasi Gender Dalam Amalan Pekerjaan dikalangan golongan Profesional
2017 - 2020 A Framework of Good Governance in Regulating Religious Extremism to Improve National Security in Malaysia
2016 - 2020 Exploring The Relationship Between Perceived Justice and Integrity in the Context of Performance Appraisal System: A Correlational Study
2016 - 2020 Analysis of Resources Allocation Mechanism of Women Policy Agency in Malaysia
2016 - 2019 A New Gender Equality Model Based on Quranic Perspective
2016 - 2020 A Study on Malaysia's Public Policies in Fostering Inclusive Development
2016 - 2020 E-Democracy in Malaysia: Mapping the Participation of Parliamentarians
On-Going
2025 - Present Memperkukuh Koordinasi Institusi dalam Pembangunan PKS Bumiputera di Malaysia: Satu Pelan Dasar bagi Mengatasi Fragmentasi dan Pertindihan Fungsi.
2025 - Present Identifying Early WARNing (I-WARN) Signs of Radicalization Among Malaysian Youth Using Simulation-Based Animation
2025 - Present An Analysis of Local Authorities? Practices for Ramadan Bazaar Permit: Issues and Challenges
2025 - Present A Study Assessing the Needs and Challenges of Institutional Reform Related to Development Planning in Kuala Lumpur
2025 - Present Reclaiming Voices: A Historical Mapping of Women?s Political Participation in Colonial and Post- Colonial Sabah
2022 - Present ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION


Awards & Recognition


10 Jun, 2022 MOST PROMISING ACADEMIC AWARD (SILVER) - AHAS KIRKHS KCDIO
21 Jun, 2021 PROMISING AWARD FOR RESEARCHER (Recognition of the outstanding contribution of young researchers aged below 40 who have contributed significantly to IIUM MYRA MARKS) - KIRKHS KCDIO
01 Jun, 2020 PROMISING AWARD FOR RESEARCHER (Recognition of the outstanding contribution of young researchers aged below 40 who have contributed significantly to IIUM MYRA MARKS) - KIRKHS KCDIO


Publications


Articles

2024 Emotional experiences and psychological well-being in 51 countries during the covid-19 pandemic. Emotion, 24 (2) pp. 397-411
2024 Malaysian women in a digital fight for rights — Rabi’ah Aminudin. The Malay Mail, () pp.
2024 Reducing illegal immigration in Malawi: border control challenges and solutions. Revelation and Science, 14 (2) pp. 65-80
2023 Beyond racial polarisation: lessons from the state polls. The Malaysian Insight, () pp.
2023 Gender socialization and women's political participation: family concerns and political choices. Journal of Educational Research and Social Sciences Review (JERSSR), 3 (2) pp. 37-47
2023 The case for reviewing Malaysian civil servants’ salary. Stratsea, () pp.
2023 The evolution of Muslim women's political participation. IslamiCity, () pp.
2022 Facebook and female member of parliaments in Malaysia: where are we going now?. IIUM Journal of Human Sciences, 4 (1) pp. 39-57
2022 Our youths know who, what they want. Our youths know who, what they want, 17 November 2022 () pp.
2022 Universities find they can’t silence victims of sexual assault. Universities find they can’t silence victims of sexual assault, 25 November 2022 () pp.
2021 A framework of good governance in regulating religious extremism in Malaysia. Intellectual Discourse, 29 (2) pp. 283-312
2021 An overview of the policy actors and their functions in Counter Violent Extremism (CVE) policy implementation in Malaysia. Journal of Public Security and Safety, 12 (2) pp. 1-36
2021 Gendering Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) initiatives in Malaysia. Stratsea, 3 May 2021 () pp.
2021 Spice up your business with artificial intelligence. e-TIJARI, 1 (9) pp.
2021 Treat our medical workers better or risk a collapsed healthcare system. Treat our medical workers better or risk a collapsed healthcare system, () pp.
2020 A framework of good governance in regulating religious extremism in Malaysia. Al-Shajarah: Journal of The International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), xx (xx) pp. 1-25
2020 A Muslim’s guide to good hygiene practice during COVID-19. IIUM Emotional and Psychological Support Site, () pp.
2020 Gender discrimination in employment practices: a case study of the Malaysian civil sevice. International Journal of Social Policy and Society, () pp.
2020 Going to hell or heaven? an analysis of Malaysian Muslims’ perspectives on extremism in religion. Intellectual Discourse, 28 (2) pp. 623-647
2020 Kudos to Malaysians. New Straits Times, () pp.
2020 Malaysian political parties’ roles in enhancing women’s agenda: a case study of the 14th general election manifestos. International Journal of Social Policy and Society, 16 (1) pp. 1-16
2020 Need to address digital divide. The Star, () pp.
2020 Public give positive feedback. The Star, () pp.
2020 The factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia. Jurnal Islam Dan Masyarakat Kontemporari,, 21 (2) pp. 46-59
2020 The invisible intellectuals : Female academics in security and international politics. The Star, () pp. 20-20
2018 Book reviews: Faith in an age of terror. Edited by Quek Tze Ming and Philip E. Satterthwaite. Singapore: Genesis Books, 2018, pp.150. ISBN: 978- 981-48-0707-4. Intellectual Discourse, 26 (2) pp. 956-959
2018 Towards developing an integrity framework in Performance Appraisal System (PAS) in the Malaysian public sector: a preliminary analysis from justice and ethical perspectives. Management and Organizational Studies, 5 (1) pp. 37-51
2017 CEDAW implementation in Malaysia: an overview of reservations from Islamic perspective. Intellectual Discourse, 25 (Special issue) pp. 615-635
2017 Critical analysis of separatist feminism from the Qur’anic perspective. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development, 2 (4) pp. 11-21
Conference or Workshop Items

2023 Exploring the influence of dominant masculinity on women political leadership in political parties. In: Social Issues and Development International Conference 2023,
2023 Where were the Women in GE15?. In: Scholarship Advancement Project 2023,
2022 Covid-19 pandemic: breaking a new path for women political representation or business as usual?. In: 2022 Asia Pacific Political Science Research and Publication Conference,
2021 A framework of good governance in regulating religious extremism in Malaysia. In: International Symposium on Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (ICVE Symposium) 2021,
2020 An analysis of public sentiments towards Malaysian Government's Policies in managing COVID-19 pandemic. In: WAPOR Asia 3rd Annual Conference:,
2020 An analysis of women political empowerment in Malaysia. In: Webinar Internasional: Partisipasi Perempuan Dalam Pemilihan Umum di Masa Pandemi Covid-19,
2020 Universities management of crisis: an analysis of Covid-19 pandemic. In: International Webinar on the Roles of University in Responding to Psychosocial Issues in the Community 2020 ( ISRUPIC 2020 ),
2019 A facade or sincere efforts? a case study of political parties' female empowerment agenda in GE 14. In: International Conference On Religion, Governance And Sustainable Development (ICRGD2019),
2019 The factors contributing to the rise of religious extremism in Malaysia. In: International Conference on Contemporary Muslims World 2019,
2017 Critical analysis of separatist feminism from the Quranic perspective. In: International Conference on Integration of Aqli And Naqli Knowledge in Quran And Sunnah (INAQ 2017),
Books

2024 State transformation and development in a changing world. Mashreq International for books, ISBN: 978 967 2416 85 2
Book Sections

2025 Politics & governance. In: Centre for Islamisation (CENTRIS), IIUM, ISBN: 978-629-95416-1-5, pp. 52-69
2024 Intergovernmental collaboration challenges in Malawi’s immigration policy: insights from a collaborative governance model perspective. In: Mashreq International for Books Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 978-967-2416-85-2, pp. 31-49
2023 Analysis of government’s policies on gender issues during COVID-19. In: Emerald Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-80455-589-7, pp. 177-190
2023 Conclusion: post-pandemic and future research on sustainability. In: Emerald Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-80455-589-7, pp. 207-211
2023 Leadership competencies for University leaders during crises. In: Akademi Kepimpinan Pendidikan Tinggi (AKEPT) and AHAS KIRKHS, ISBN: 978-967-2177-34-0, pp. 68-86
2023 Pemerkasaan politik wanita melalui pembacaan. In: The Biblio Press, ISBN: 978-967-0040-34-9, pp. 137-164
2023 Public perception of Malaysian government management during the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak. In: Emerald Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-80455-589-7, pp. 113-136
2021 A muslim's guide to good hygiene practice during COVID19. In: Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences and Majlis Keselamatan Negara, ISBN: 978-967-19812-0-7, pp. 79-82
2021 A muslim's guide to good hygiene practice during COVID19. In: Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences and Majlis Keselamatan Negara, ISBN: 978-967-19812-0-7, pp. 79-82
2019 Konsep rahmatan lil 'alamin dan prinsip tadbir urus yang baik dalam masyarakat majmuk. In: MAIWP & KIRKHS, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-13583-5-1, pp. 217-227
2018 Analysis of the Malaysian Women's Policy Agency (WPA) network in the implementation of gender empowerment initiatives. In: Partridge, ISBN: 978-1-5437-4856-7, pp. 1-30
2018 Analysis of the Malaysian Women's Policy Agency (WPA) network in the implementation of gender empowerment initiatives. In: Partridge, ISBN: 978-1-5437-4856-7, pp. 1-30
Monograph

2025 ASEAN environmental democracy observatory: regional baseline report August 2025. In: Westminster Foundation for Democracy,
2021 Malaysian research and development classification system. 7th ed.. In: Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation (MOSTI),
2020 A framework of good governance in regulating religious extremism to improve national security in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia,
2019 A new gender equality model based on Qur’ānic perspective. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia,
2019 Diskriminasi gender dalam amalan pekerjaan di kalangan penjawat awam di negeri Selangor. In: Institut Wanita Berdaya,