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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.
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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).

June 16, 2025

Hari Raya Haji, a pinnacle of spiritual and humanitarian struggle

Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, NUS Malay Studies.

May 13, 2025

The Cultural Mosaic of the Archipelagic World: Malay World Ideas and Practices

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).

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