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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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February 20, 2025

NUS ASEAN Research Scholarship

February 17, 2025

Dr Faizah Zakaria Wins Prestigious Harry J. Benda Prize

Dr Faizah Zakaria Wins Prestigious Harry J. Benda Prize Dr Faizah Zakaria has been awarded the prestigious Harry J. Benda Prize for her groundbreaking book, The Camphor Tree and the Elephant: Religion and Ecological Change in Maritime Southeast Asia. Presented by the Southeast Asia Council of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), the prize recognizes …

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February 10, 2025

Ghost, supernatural class at NUS receives positive response

A feature on Dr Noorman Abdullah (NUS Arts and Social Sciences – Assistant Dean of External Relations and Student Life, Senior Lecturer at NUS Sociology & Anthropology and NUS Malay Studies, and alumnus – BSocSci ’02 and MSocSci ’05) and one of his more popular courses, GEH1062/GEC1024: Ghosts and Spirits in Society and Culture.

February 10, 2025

[Pendaftaran kini dibuka!] Bahasa dan Literasi di Alam Melayu oleh Dr Azhar Ibrahim, Pensyarah Kanan, Universiti Nasional Singapura

[Pendaftaran kini dibuka!] Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk menyertai kursus eksklusif, “Bahasa dan Literasi di Alam Melayu” yang dikendalikan oleh Dr. Azhar Ibrahim, Pensyarah Kanan di Universiti Nasional Singapura! Kursus ini khusus untuk guru, wartawan, penyunting, dan pencinta bahasa, menawarkan pemahaman mendalam mengenai wacana bahasa melalui lensa sejarah dan ilmu kemasyarakatan. Lebih menarik lagi, pendekatan literasi …

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January 6, 2025

The Classes that Haunt Us

Dr Noorman Abdullah (Arts & Social Sciences ’02, MSocSci ’05) is FASS’ Assistant Dean (External Relations & Student Life) and a Senior Lecturer and within NUS Sociology & Anthropology and NUS Malay Studies. His research interests include religion and society; race relations; decolonial pedagogies; and sensory studies.

January 6, 2025

Hopes for the New Year, strengthening our commitment to humanity

By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, NUS Malay Studies.

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