walaun
“walaun” is a Malay word. Its 3 meanings in English:
noun
- A devout supporter of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) and its leadership, i.e., a lebai.
- Any opponent or critic of Anwar Ibrahim and his administration, regardless of actual politics (including left-wing critics).
- A Muslim fundamentalist or Islamist.
Etymology
From walak (“obedience, loyalty”) and malaun (“disaster”). The term walak is often invoked in speeches and publications from PAS.
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