Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran
This study examines Malaysians’ perceptions of Iran across higher education, culture, sports, tourism, and economic collaboration, integrating social constructivism, soft power diplomacy, and commitment-trust theory to explore opportunities and challenges in bilateral relations. Using...
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| author | Rahman, Haliza Abdul Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab Abdullah, Haslinda Abdullah, Rusli Arzani, Habib Reza Mohamed, Nor Aini |
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| description | This study examines Malaysians’ perceptions of Iran across higher education, culture, sports, tourism, and economic collaboration, integrating social constructivism, soft power diplomacy, and commitment-trust theory to explore opportunities and challenges in bilateral relations. Using survey data from a diverse Malaysian sample, findings reveal strong interest in cultural engagement, educational exchange, and sports collaboration, alongside positive perceptions of Iranian products and economic potential. Awareness gaps, ideological differences, and limited visibility, however, constrain deeper engagement. Younger and urban respondents showed greater openness, indicating demographic opportunities for targeted initiatives. The study highlights the need for strategic, phased interventions, including scholarships, cultural programs, sports exchanges, tourism promotion, and trust-based economic partnerships, to foster sustainable Malaysia–Iran relations. Policy recommendations emphasize leveraging shared Islamic and cultural heritage to strengthen mutual understanding, collaboration, and long-term socio-economic ties. |
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| spelling | my.upm.eprints-1237712026-03-30T01:13:58Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123771/ Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran Rahman, Haliza Abdul Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab Abdullah, Haslinda Abdullah, Rusli Arzani, Habib Reza Mohamed, Nor Aini This study examines Malaysians’ perceptions of Iran across higher education, culture, sports, tourism, and economic collaboration, integrating social constructivism, soft power diplomacy, and commitment-trust theory to explore opportunities and challenges in bilateral relations. Using survey data from a diverse Malaysian sample, findings reveal strong interest in cultural engagement, educational exchange, and sports collaboration, alongside positive perceptions of Iranian products and economic potential. Awareness gaps, ideological differences, and limited visibility, however, constrain deeper engagement. Younger and urban respondents showed greater openness, indicating demographic opportunities for targeted initiatives. The study highlights the need for strategic, phased interventions, including scholarships, cultural programs, sports exchanges, tourism promotion, and trust-based economic partnerships, to foster sustainable Malaysia–Iran relations. Policy recommendations emphasize leveraging shared Islamic and cultural heritage to strengthen mutual understanding, collaboration, and long-term socio-economic ties. Canadian Center of Science and Education 2025-09-30 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123771/1/123771.pdf Rahman, Haliza Abdul and Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab and Abdullah, Haslinda and Abdullah, Rusli and Arzani, Habib Reza and Mohamed, Nor Aini (2025) Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran. Asian Social Science, 21 (5). pp. 96-109. ISSN 1911-2025; eISSN: 1911-2017 https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/article/view/0/52286 Social Sciences Political Science International Relations 10.5539/ass.v21n5p96 |
| spellingShingle | Social Sciences Political Science International Relations Rahman, Haliza Abdul Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab Abdullah, Haslinda Abdullah, Rusli Arzani, Habib Reza Mohamed, Nor Aini Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran |
| title | Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran |
| title_full | Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran |
| title_fullStr | Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran |
| title_short | Bridging horizons: Malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with Iran |
| title_sort | bridging horizons: malaysian perspectives on opportunities and barriers in academic, cultural, sports, and economic cooperation with iran |
| topic | Social Sciences Political Science International Relations |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123771/1/123771.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/123771/ https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/article/view/0/52286 |
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