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Writing a Historical Novel from the Perspective of a Singaporean-Malay: A Discussion on "Neverness" by Fairoz Ahmad
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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.

News and Recent Posts

November 4, 2024

Pottery expert shares knowledge, nurturing youth confidence.

Click through image below to read this piece. This story first appeared in Berita Harian on 30 October 2024.   

October 4, 2024

The art of sharing feelings, exchanging courtesies

By Muhammad Ilyia Khamsani, a master’s student from NUS Malay Studies.

September 18, 2024

Embraced by Tradition, a Life of Usefulness

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies) in Suria News Online (12 September 2024).

September 11, 2024

Building the Homeland with Humanistic Literature

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies) in Suria News Online.

August 24, 2024

Bringing MASTERA to Community, Developing Literature

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies) in Suria News Online.

June 13, 2024

NUS Receives Philanthropic Gift to Advance Healthy Longevity Initiatives in the Health District @ Queenstown

The newly established Gloria Lee Woo Award will start with supporting initiatives focused on mental and social wellbeing and Malay female caregivers.

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