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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

March 14, 2024

NUS Open House 2024 Attracts more than 8.4m visitors as Screens and Campuses Buzz with Action

Open House 2024 returned to an enthusiastic reception as visitors turned up in force to experience one of NUS’ largest events of the year. Held in a hybrid format from 2 to 9 March 2024 and pulled together by the efforts of 2,674 faculty, staff, students and alumni, the event attracted more than 8.4 million visitors – up from 7.7 million in 2023 – as they explored the comprehensive showcase of what NUS has to offer both online and in-person.

March 8, 2024

Will we see the rise of Malaysian-style constitutional monarchy system?

A column in Lianhe Zaobao by Ms Liaw Pey Wen, PhD student from NUS Malay Studies

February 20, 2024

NEW PUBLICATION: Shapers of Islam in Southeast Asia : Muslim Intellectuals and the Making of Islamic Reformism

Shapers of Islam in Southeast Asia Muslim Intellectuals and the Making of Islamic Reformism Southeast Asia is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world today. The region has also produced a cohort of reformers who have critiqued the limits of Islamic thought and propounded new lines of thinking with an eye …

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February 7, 2024

Japanese, Chinese Students Follow the Rhythm of the NUS Malay Dance Group

Report on the multicultural, multinational membership of the NUS Malay dance group Ilsa Tari by student Nur Zakirah Rosman (NUS Sociology and Anthropology and NUS Malay Studies).

November 28, 2023

Malay Kampung House on Ubin Restored

On the restoration of house number 22E in Kampung Surau on Pulau Ubin, the work of which is part of a wider effort to conserve the Malay village houses on the island, and preserve the heritage of village life in Singapore.

November 9, 2023

127 Recipients Honoured at Ceremonies Celebrating the Best of Student Achievements

Smiles, hugs and congratulatory handshakes were all in order at the NUS University Cultural Centre on 27 and 28 October 2023, as NUS recognised the best of student achievements at the Tan Ean Kiam Arts Awards and the NUS Achievement Awards (NAA). A total of 127 recipients were honoured over the two evenings for their contributions to student life in the Academic Year 2022-2023.

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