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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

August 11, 2022

Abdullah al-Misri and why Hikayat Mareskalek is Still Relevant to this Day

Commentary by Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies) on Abdullah al-Misri’s ‘Hikayat Mareskalek’.

July 14, 2022

Receiving NUS’ Highest Honour Despite Having to Care for Sick Parents

Berita Harian’s feature on Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria (NUS Global Studies and Malay Studies, ’22), who juggled a part-time job and caring for her parents along with her studies to graduate with First Class Honours this year.

July 8, 2022

Making a tangible difference in her community

 IN BRIEF | 10 min read Nur Hikmah Binte Md Ali, making a tangible difference in her community. Hikmah felt that Malay Studies and Sociology were relevant to her experiences and would enable her to make sense of the multifaceted nature of society. Growing up as a Madrasah student, Nur Hikmah Binte Md Ali was …

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July 7, 2022

Commencement 2022: Kickstarting a Season of Celebration and Achievement

NUS celebrates the milestone accomplishments of 13,975 graduates through 28 in-person ceremonies.

June 21, 2022

Theatre, a Platform to Change Perceptions of Autism

The NUS Malay Society’s performance of ‘Bintang Norman’, a play about the life of an autistic child, and its hope to change how people view autism.

May 26, 2022

Cultural Life is Like Upholding Trust and Human Nature

A commentary by Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (NUS Malay Studies) in Suria News Online.

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