Department of Malay Studies – NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Events

Aug

22

Draft Master Plan 2025 (with Mr Zahidi Abdul Rahman and Dr Imran Tajudeen)

Nov

22

MALAY STUDIES COURSE | Heritage and Aesthetics in Malay-Indonesian Society

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Think Beyond Borders: Malay Studies at NUS

At the Department of Malay Studies, NUS, we explore the histories, cultures, politics, and societies of the Malay world with fresh eyes and bold questions. From Southeast Asia to global diasporas, our multidisciplinary programmes and cutting-edge research empower students to think critically, connect ideas across fields, and engage with a vibrant academic community. Join us to discover new perspectives and make your mark on the region’s future.

News and Recent Posts

August 5, 2025

Libraries, books, and a celebration of knowledge

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

August 4, 2025

The Kebaya is a cultural icon; the traditional attire of a nation

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

July 2, 2025

Writer Na Tien Piet, a Peranakan Chinese, skilled in verse

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies).

June 30, 2025

NUS students’ production ‘Memori’ explores grief and loss of loved ones; nearly all tickets sold

A review of “MEMORI”, a performance staged by the NUS Malay Language Society (PBMUKS, Persatuan Bahasa Melayu University Kebangsaan Singapore) on 20 and 21 June 2025, by Mediacorp producer Syazwani Sanep (alumna, NUS Malay Studies ’22).