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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 3, 2023

Assistant Professor and Associate Professor (Malay World Studies)

Assistant Professor and Associate Professor (Malay World Studies) The Department of Malay Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks to appoint outstanding candidates for the following two positions: Assistant Professor (on tenure track) and Associate Professor (with tenure). Those seeking to apply must have expertise on the Malay-Indonesian region as well as strong credentials …

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August 23, 2023

Journeying through Maritime Southeast Asia on the NUS Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative

As part of the new Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative, students from various NUS halls, residential colleges and houses went on experiential study trips to countries in the region.

August 11, 2023

Singapore’s Civic District

Photo: ‘View of the Padang, Singapore Island Country Club and Swissotel from the roof of the National Gallery’ by Kelman Chiang from SRN’s SG Photobank   The Civic District of Singapore stands as a captivating tapestry woven with historical threads, architectural marvels, and cultural significance. In this BERITAMediacorp documentary on Singapore’s Civic District, broadcast on …

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April 26, 2023

Finding Home: The Value of Community

For Zohra, pursuing Malay Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) meant more than just reading a major. Find out how Malay Studies enabled Zohra to grow comfortable with her community and identity, and prepared her for the road ahead.

April 11, 2023

NEW PUBLICATION: The Camphor Tree and the Elephant: Religion and Ecological Change in Maritime Southeast Asia

The Camphor Tree and the Elephant Religion and Ecological Change in Maritime Southeast Asia What is the role of religion in shaping interactions and relations between the human and nonhuman in nature? Why are Muslim and Christian organizations generally not a potent force in Southeast Asian environmental movements? The Camphor Tree and the Elephant brings these questions …

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March 17, 2023

Associate Professor/Professor (with Tenure) on Malay-Indonesian Region

Job Description The Department of Malay Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate for a full professorial or associate professorial hire (with tenure). Those seeking to apply must have expertise on the Malay-Indonesian region as well as strong credentials in at least one discipline in the social sciences or …

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