Curriculum Vitae

DR. ABDUL SAMAD BIN ABDUL GHANI

Senior Lecturer
  • Faculty of Law
  • +603-79676553

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CRIMINOLOGY
  • LABOUR LAW
  • JURISPRUDENCE
  • CYBER LAW, PRIVACY, DEFAMATION AND FREE SPEECH, LAW AND GOVERNANCE, DRUG REHABILITATION

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Privasi dan Undang-Undang Siber)
    Leeds University, Leeds, UK
  • LLM, (Law)
    Aberystwyth University
  • LLB, (Undang-Undang)
    Liverpool University, Liverpool, UK

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    07 Jun 2020 - 18 Sep 2022 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Acting Deputy Dean
    19 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean of Research and Development
    01 Aug 2018 - 17 Apr 2019 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean of Research and Development
    01 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean of Research and Development
    01 Aug 2014 - 31 Jul 2016 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean of Research
    01 Aug 2014 - 31 Jul 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Perpustakaan Undang-Undang
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilihan Pelajar
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Semakan Kurikulum
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean of Research
    01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jul 2014 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean of Research
    14 Nov 2012 - 30 Jun 2014 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Committee member - Jawatankuasa Semakan Kurikulum
    01 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Rayuan Pemilihan Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar Universiti Malaya sesi 2013/2014
    20 Nov 2013 - 28 Nov 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Apr 2008 - 14 Jul 2008 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    , 2012

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Abdul Samad, A., Abdul Ghani, A.S. (2023) Corporate Crime In The Pharmaceutical Industry: Why We Must Be Concerned. 32 JUUM 3 - 12
  2. Abdul Ghani, A. S., Abdul Wahab , H. ., Ghazali, A. S. ., & Mohd Azam, S. B. (2021), Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Rasa Selamat dalam Kalangan Rakyat Malaysia, JURNAL PUSAT KAJIAN DEMOKRASI DAN PILIHAN RAYA UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UMCEDEL), 5(1), 107-116.
  3. Abdul Ghani, A. S., Abdul Wahab , H. ., Ghazali, A. S. ., & Mohd Azam, S. B. (2021). Contextual and multifactorial influence on perception of safety from crime among selected Malaysians. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478), 10(8), 284 297.
Chapter in Books
  1. Tort, in Survey of Malaysian Law 2005. Faculty of Law, University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur. 2005. pp. 277-285
  2. (with Norchaya Talib) Tort and Defamation, Survey of Malaysia Law 2000, University of Malaya Press, 2000, pp 453-524
  3. Tort, Survey of Malaysian Law 1999, U.M.Press, Kuala Lumpur, pgs 467-514
  4. Tort, Survey of Malaysian Law 1998,U.M.Press, Kuala Lumpur, pgs 344-374
  5. (with Sharon Kaur), Tort, Survey of Malaysian Law 1997,U.M.Press, Kuala Lumpur, pgs 409-462

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Cyber laws
  • Defamation
  • Privacy and surveillance
  • Punishment and rehabilitation of drug users

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2013 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    "securing Benefits From Biological And Genetic Resources: An Interdisciplinary Approach" ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2013 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Oil Palm Sector And Access To Justice For Indigenous Peoples ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    Crime and Criminal Justice Data in Malaysia: Location, Quality and Accessibility. ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2007 - 2008, RU Geran
    KAJIAN SOSIO-PERUNDANGAN TERHADAP PERLAKSANAAN PENDEKATAN \'HARM-REDUCTION\' DI DALAM REHABILITASI PESALAHGUNA DADAH DI MALAYSIA ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2008
    Researching on the impact of drug laws and the criminal justice system on the rehabilitation of drug users in Malaysia
  6. 2007, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Ten Years Of Regulating The Communications, Content And Media Industry In Malaysia: An Assessment Of The Current Regulatory Framework ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Kajian Persepsi Rasa Selamat Di Kalangan Masyarakat Oleh Badan Bebas, POLIS DIRAJA MALAYSIA & KEMENTERIAN DALAM NEGERI
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)
  • Facilitator for Faculty of Law Academic Staff Retreat, Nilai Spring Resort, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Faculty of Law
    01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2012 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Workshop on Personal Data Protection Act 2010, Malaysian Conference on Information Systems (MCIS 2013) , Labuan School of International Business and Finance Universiti Malaysia Sabah.  (National) (16 Feb 2013 - 16 Feb 2013)
PRESENTER
  1. A COMPARATIVE DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED INDONESIAN OMNIBUS LAW ON JOB CREATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF MALAYSIAN EMPLOYMENT LAWS, OMNIBUS LAW OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES: TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURS AND LABOUR: COMPARATIVE REVIEW , FAKULTAS HUKUM, UNIVERSITAS ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG (UNISSULA). SEMARANG, INDONESIA (International) (27 Jun 2020 - 27 Jun 2020)
  2. Malaysian Laws on Anti-Human Trafficking and Anti-Corruption, Joint seminar - Anti-Human Trafficking and Anti-Corruption Law Faculty of Law, University Malaya and Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Faculty of Law, University Malaya. (University) (11 Aug 2015 - 11 Aug 2015)
  3. PARTICIPATIVE GOVERNANCE AND THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT 2010 , THE UUM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GOVERNANCE 2014 (ICG 2014), INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION STUDIES, UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA  (International) (29 Nov 2014 - 30 Nov 2014)
  4. Constitutional Law , Chulalongkorn University Student Visit , Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (University) (26 Aug 2014 - 26 Jan 2015)
  5. Pemulihan dan Rawatan dibawah Undang-Undang: Beberapa Permasalahan dan Cadangan Penambahbaikan , Bengkel Undang-Undang PEMADAM Kedua, 2007. , PEMADAM KEBANGSAAN (National) (02 Jun 2007 - 02 Jun 2007)
  6. Country Report: Malaysia 2007 (with Dato M. Shafee Abdullah, Zalina Abdul Halim and Malik Imtiaz Sarwar), , South East Asia Media Defence Litigation Conference.A Legal Defence Programme For Southeast Asia. (International) (21 May 2007 - 23 May 2007)
  7. Enforcement Agencies Powers of Surveillance: The Need For Governance , University of Malaya Griffith University International Conference: Criminal Justice: Malaysian and International Aspects , Faculty of Law,University of Malaya and Faculty of Law,Griffith University  (International) (22 Jan 2007 - 25 Jan 2007)
  8. A Socio-Legal Research on Personal Data Protection and Privacy Practices of Malaysian Organisations, Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia: Seminar Kebangsaan Kedua Penyelidikan Kualitatif 2006, Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (National) (02 Sep 2006 - 03 Sep 2006)
  9. A Report On Legal Information In Malaysia; and Effective Management Of The Alin Partner Website., 2006 ALIN Workshop for ALIN Partner Website Administrators: Systematic Exchange of Asia Legal Information , Asian Legal Information Network, Korea Legislation Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea  (International) (29 Jun 2006)
  10. Protecting Information Privacy in Cyberspace: A Theoretical Perspective on the Role and Function of Law in Governance Network, Second Malaysian Research Group Annual Conference, Malaysian Research Group, UK  (International) (27 Sep 2003)
OTHERS
  1. Mediation Skills Training Workshop, Mediation Skills Training Workshop, Bar Council Mediation Centre  (National) (07 Sep 2015 - 11 Sep 2015)
  2. LOCAL AUTHORITIES' AND SOCIETY'S ROLE IN ADDRESSING SOCIAL ILLS, ILKAP NATIONAL LAW CONRERENCE, JUDICIAL AND LEGAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (ILKAP) (National) (11 Nov 2014 - 12 Nov 2014)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Pakar Jaminan Kualiti Program (Proqae), University, (Internal Assessor)
  2. (2021) Ahli Panel Penilai Pengakreditasian Semula Program Akademik Bukan Profesional Ijazah Tinggi (Fasa 4) Universiti Malaya, University, (Internal Assessor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) MALAYSIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES RESPONSES TO CORPORATE CRIMES, AZLINDA BINTI ABDUL SAMAD
  2. (2023) An Assessment of Potential Application of Responsive Regulation Theory in Regulatory Enforcement of Medicine in Malaysia, NURUL HAYATI BINTI BOHARI
  3. (2023) Personal Data Protection in China,in the big era of Big Data, WANG HAN
  4. (2023) Legalization of online gambling and the prevention of organized crime., CHIAN WEN SIN
  5. (2023) Juvenile Justice: A Comparison Between The Laws of Indonesia And Malaysia, MAHFUD JUFRI
  6. (2021) VICTIMIZATION OF INNOCENT PEOPLE: A STUDY IN THE INDO-PAK SUBCONTINENT, ILAHI BUKSH
  7. (2020) Victimization of Criminal Offender's Family: Solutions and Recommendations, KELLY KAI NIE SIM

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) LQC7003 - Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behaviour
  2. (2023) LQC7009 - Victimology
  3. (2021) LQC7003 - Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behaviour
  4. (2021) LQC7009 - Victimology
  5. (2009) LXGB6108 - Victimology
  6. (2008) LXGB6102 - Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behavior(Sosiologi Jenayah & Kelakuan Jenayah)
Bachelor
  1. (2024) LIA3001 - Jurisprudens and Legal Theory
  2. (2024) LQC7003 - Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behaviour
  3. (2023) LIA3024 - Employment Law
  4. (2023) LIA3001 - Jurisprudens and Legal Theory
  5. (2021) LIA3024 - Employment Law
  6. (2021) LIA3001 - Jurisprudens and Legal Theory
  7. (2009) LXEB3101 - Jurisprudence

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Lecture (Syarahan): "Tanggungan Sivil" {Civil Liabilities) - Kursus Asas Siasatan Jenayah 2012. Royal Malaysian Police College (Maktab Pdrm)Kuala Lumpur. 22/3/201314.30pm., (22 Mar 2012 - 22 Mar 2012)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. WORKSHOP ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: COPYRIGHT, PATENT & TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN MALAYSIA , Ilkap (19 Jul 2016 - 21 Jul 2016)
  2. PROGRAM TEAMBUILDING PENGUKUHAN DAYA KERJA BERPASUKAN, Cherengin Hills Convention & Spa Resort (07 Apr 2017 - 09 Apr 2017)
  3. BENGKEL INDUKSI PENGURUSAN AKADEMI/FAKULTI/PUSAT, Kelab Paum (24 Sep 2016 - 25 Sep 2016)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. MALAYSIAN RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE PHASE II - DATA CURATION AND REPOSITORY, Bilik Cube, Aras 4, Kppi (21 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2018)
  2. FACULTY OF LAW ACADEMIC WORKSHOP, Grand Lexis, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan (27 Jan 2018 - 28 Jan 2018)
  3. KURSUS PEMANTAPAN BUDAYA KERJA STAF PENTADBIRAN FAKULTI UNDANG-UNDANG 2018, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (13 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2018)
  4. BENGKEL PINDAAN KAEDAH DAN PERATURAN UM [IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA JURISPRUDENS] 2014, Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya (07 Dec 2018 - 09 Dec 2018)
  5. BENGKEL TRANSFORMASI BUDAYA CEMERLANG STAF PENTADBIRAN 2019, Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu, Kelantan (22 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2019)
  6. BENGKEL PEMERKASAAN PAKAR JAMINAN KUALITI PROGRAM (PROQAE) SIRI 5 - OUTCOME BASED, Secara Online (24 Nov 2020 - 25 Nov 2020)
  7. BENGKEL PENILAIAN PROGRAM AKADEMIK UNTUK TUJUAN AKREDITASI SEMULA, Pullman Bangsar (17 Nov 2021 - 17 Nov 2021)