Think Beyond Borders: Malay Studies at NUS
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NUS Malay Studies Society Opens Safe Space for Social Issue Discussions
A story in Berita Harian on 19 March 2024.
Dr Faizah Zakaria Receives John A. Lent Prize for Exceptional Scholarly Paper at AAS 2024 Conference
Dr Faizah Zakaria has received the esteemed John A. Lent Prize at the Association for Asian Studies AAS 2024 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington! Awarded by the Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei (MSB) Studies Group, this prestigious accolade celebrates Dr. Zakaria’s exceptional paper presented at last year’s Association for Asian Studies meeting. Her scholarly contribution …
The NUS Malay Studies Society opens a safe space to discuss social issues
Unlike similar societies in other universities, NUSMSS prioritizes social issues within the Malay community. Through lecture series and forums, we aim to foster discussions and encourage critical thinking on topics related to Malay language and culture. Click through the image below to read this piece This article first appeared in Berita Harian on 19 …
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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.
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
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 …