This paper investigates the nature of secularism practiced by the Singapore state, focusing on the two main Islamic organizations, MUIS and Pergas. I postulate that the state uses “muscular” and “calibrated” secularism to manage them, and co-opts them either formally or informally. The two organizations agree to such an arrangement.

Keywords:
secularism, Singapore, MUIS, Pergas, co-optation
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