NUS Malay Studies

Hot take: most of us know that race matters in Singapore. Far fewer of us know how it came to matter the way it does. 👀

Our very own Dr Faizah Zakaria just sat down on Just Saying to unpack exactly that — the Malay community before modern Singapore, colonialism's role in defining race, and what being "Malay" means today.

This is the kind of conversation we live for. Don't miss it. 🎙️
https://youtu.be/IPfCexr30SY?si=-axdngz3JSBJ3b57

What Does ‘Malay’ Means in Singapore? - Just Saying Episode 102 In Singapore, we grow up learning about race - Chinese, Malay, Indian, Others.But how many of us actually know where these ideas came from?In this episode of...

✨ Happy Holidays from NUS Malay Studies! ✨
As the year draws to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the shared journeys, meaningful conversations, and community spirit that connect us across cultures and borders.

May this holiday season bring you moments of rest, joy, and togetherness, whether at home, on campus, or back in kampung with loved ones. 🌙💫
Wishing everyone a season filled with warmth, reflection, and renewed semangat for the year ahead.

Explore your neighborhood through fresh eyes 👀

Step into the HSA1000 Video Symposium and uncover unique stories about Singapore's neighborhoods! 🌏 From 19 Nov - 28 Nov, visit Central Library Level 4 to experience creative takes by students of the HSA1000 course. With over 200 videos produced, you'll find 62 standout projects that challenge assumptions and offer new perspectives. Don't miss this immersive journey of storytelling and experiential learning!

✨ Selamat Deepavali! ✨
Wishing everyone a festival filled with light, love, and new beginnings.
May this Diwali remind us of the beauty in diversity and the power of shared traditions. 🌸

🌟 Spotlight on Dr. Azhar Ibrahim 🌟
Senior Lecturer at NUS Malay Studies & NLB Malay Advisory Panel Chair, Dr. Azhar is amplifying Malay heritage through stories of role models who shaped Singapore. Dive into the rich narratives that connect past, present, and future!

🚀 Big congrats to our Deputy Head, Dr. Noorman Abdullah, for bagging the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA)! 🏆👏

Your passion for teaching, innovative spirit, and genuine care for students truly set the bar high. We’re proud to have such an inspiring leader shaping the future of education 💡📚

🌿 From 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 to 𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 and 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆, Malay-Indonesian heritage holds layers that shape communities today.

This thought-provoking course will:
🌏 Unpack 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 shaping Southeast Asia’s identity
📜 Examine 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 efforts past and present
🎨 Explore 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 as embedded in ethics and culture

📅 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 22 November 2025

💡 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 (𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀)

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝟯𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱:

[Short Course] Part 4: Heritage and Aesthetics in Malay-Indonesian society – Department of Malay Studies [1-Day Short Course] Heritage and Aesthetics in Malay-Indonesian Society About the course Heritage is big business today. From tourism to cultural preservation, both the state and private sector are investing in it. But beyond the buzz, how deeply do we understand the cultural and aesthetic foundati...