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What is Malay Studies?

The Department of Malay Studies at the National University of Singapore produces undergraduate and graduate students of high quality with broad knowledge of the developments and problems in the Malay world of Southeast Asia and beyond. The department also actively engages in research on a wide range of issues concerning the Malay world from a multi-disciplinary perspective, promotes exchanges with centres of Malay studies worldwide, and encourages the development of new and alternative approaches to the understanding of Malay history, economy, politics, society and culture.
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News and Recent Posts

April 28, 2025

#Minimosque: Cov-Eid as Image, Event, and Archive

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of mosques in Singapore, preventing Muslims from gathering for communal prayers and rituals. Projects such as “Living with COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: Personal and Visual Experiences of Crisis, Control, and Community”, the NUS Asia Research Institute’s crowdsourced visual archive on pandemic life in Southeast Asia attempted to organise the …

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April 15, 2025

The NUS Malay Studies Society celebrates 30 years of efforts in enriching discourse on community issues.

Campus Pulse | 3 min read Click through image below to read this piece.   This story first appeared in Berita Mediacorp on 11 April 2025.

April 14, 2025

Celebrating the noble day of the soul

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwie (NUS Malay Studies).

April 11, 2025

Book on religion and the environment by Dr Faizah Zakaria accorded prestigious Association for Asian Studies award

Dr Zakaria’s book explores how religious beliefs and practices have influenced the way people in the region interact with their environment, specifically with respect to the natural world.

March 17, 2025

Awareness of history is a must

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, NUS Malay Studies.

March 5, 2025

Listen Now: Associate Professor Khairudin Aljunied on the MIM Podcast – “Boleh ke Melayu Maju??”

🎧 Tune in! Associate Professor Khairudin Aljunied joins the latest episode of the MIM Podcast, “Boleh ke Melayu Maju??” 🌟 In this episode, he shares his expert insights on the Malay community, exploring key issues and ideas for progress. Don’t miss out on this thought-provoking discussion! Click the image for the Spotify link