Profesor Madya Dr. Raja Zulkarnain RMY

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I am pleased to share that my article,

“The Seven-Course Oud in the Malay World: Documenting Its First Introduction to Malaysia (2005)”

was officially published on 30 January 2026.

This article opens my academic publications for 2026 and documents a pivotal moment in the development of Malaysian gambus and oud pedagogy.

The study records the first structured introduction of the seven-course oud in Malaysia in 2005, situating it within the broader Malay-world context of gambus practice, transmission, and pedagogical change. Until now, this development has largely circulated through oral accounts and partial references. By placing it within an academic framework, the article seeks to establish a clear, verifiable historical record grounded in practice and institutional experience.

For Malaysian gambus history, this documentation is significant not only as an instrumental development, but as part of a wider effort to clarify pedagogical lineage, establish reliable timelines, and strengthen the scholarly positioning of oud-based pedagogy in Malaysia.

I am glad to see this chapter of Malaysian musical practice formally recorded and made accessible to researchers, educators, and future practitioners.

Those interested to read the article may access it here: https://ejournal.ukm.my/jatma/article/view/98183