In addition to celebrating the intellectual tradition of a past generation of Singaporean Malay thinkers, social and cultural activists, the Singapore Malays: Our Heritage and Legacy series provides unique insights and perspectives into the lived-experience and collective memories of the Malay community in Singapore. Narrating Presence: Awakening from Cultural Amnesia investigates and raises questions on the background and social-historical conditionings that have shaped and coloured Malay thinking and world view, from the past to contemporary thought, through its literary heritage and letters.