Curriculum Vitae

DR. LAM CHOONG WAH

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of International and Strategic Studies
    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • choongwah
  • 6039675480

BIOGRAPHY

As a Senior Lecturer at the prestigious University of Malaya, I bring a wealth of expertise in parliamentary behavior and foreign affairs studies, with a particular focus on Malaysia-China Relations, the South China Sea dispute, defense analysis, and international relations. I earned my Doctor of Law degree from Xiamen University, where my doctoral thesis delved into the intricate dynamics of Malaysia-China relations, specifically from the unique perspective of Malaysian parliamentary proceedings. This in-depth analysis provides a nuanced understanding of the diplomatic intricacies between the two nations. My dedication to advancing knowledge is reflected in my scholarly contributions. My academic journey has been guided by a passion for unraveling the complexities of international relations, providing insights that not only enrich the academic community but also inform policymakers and stakeholders. Through my research, teaching, and commitment to academic excellence, I aim to make enduring contributions to the understanding of parliamentary behavior, foreign affairs, and the intricate tapestry of Malaysia's international relationships.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • DOCTOR OF LAW IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, (International Relations)
    Xiamen University
  • MDSS, (STRATEGIC AND DEFENSE STUDIES)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING(HONOURS)(AEROSPACE ENGINEERING), (Kejuruteraan Aeroangkasa)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    01 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of International and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Deputy Head
    16 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN WORLD WAR II HISTORY SOCIETY (COMMITTEE MEMBER), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • PERSATUAN KESEDARAN DAN PENDIDIKAN 3R KL (CHAIMAN), PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2023 to present (National)
  • HUAYAN POLICY INSTITUTE (FELLOW), FELLOW
    2022 to present (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Lam Choong Wah. (2024). Malaysia bandwagoning with BRICS. East Asia Forum.
  2. Lam Choong Wah. (2023). Explaining Interactions between Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat and Foreign Affairs: A Study of Parliamentary Behaviour between 1959 and 2019, Kajian Malaysia, 2023, 41(1), 1–20.
  3. Lam Choong Wah. (2022). Malaysia's expansion of its maritime jurisdiction and the World Oil Crisis, 1973–80, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 53(1-2), 309-338.
  4. Lam Choong Wah. (2016). Centralisation Kills Local Public Transport, REFSA's Quarterly, Issue 2016, 4-10.
  5. Lam Choong Wah. (2015). A Lucrative Dirty Business, REFSA's Quarterly, Issue 2015, 62-67.
  6. Lam Choong Wah. (2011). Staffing the Police, More Active Policemen Please, Not More Policemen, REFSA's Focus Paper.
Books
  1. Lam Choong Wah. (Ed.). (2018. Malaysia's Foreign Affairs and National Defence Policy, Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies.
  2. Lam Choong Wah. (2015). Are We Protected? Malaysian Defence Uncovered, Kuala Lumpur: Research for Social Advancement.
Chapter in Books
  1. Lam Choong Wah. (2024). China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) Complements ASEAN Centrality. In Chin Mui Yin, Chong Shyue Chuan, Foo Lee Peng, Liaw Siau Chi, Tiew Mei Yi, Joycelyn Lai Chooi Ling (Ed.) 50 Years of Friendship, Jointly Working Towards the China-Malaysia Community with a Shared Future: Belt and Road Scholar Series 2nd Edition (pp. 298-299). Southeast Asia Research Centre for Humanities and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology
  2. Lam Choong Wah. (2024). Malaysian Diplomatic Situation in 2022. In Su Yingying and Zhaikun (Ed.) Blue Book of Malaysia: Annual Report on Development of Malaysia (2023): An In-depth Look into the 15th General Election of Malaysia (pp. 66-85). Beijing: Social Sciences Academic Press (China).
Other Publications
  1. 2024 12 31 https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20241231/%E6%98%9F%E6%B4%B2%E4%BA%BA/6182873?variant=zh-hant - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Lam Choong Wah. (10 October 2024). M'sia navigates traps and fog of South China Sea. Malaysiakini. https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/722103 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Parliamentary Behavior Studies (Parliamentary Behavior)
  • Malaysia-China Relations (Malaysia-China Relations)
  • South China Sea Dispute (South China Sea)
  • International Relations (International Relations)
  • Defence Analysis (Defence Analysis)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The Role of Rubber Trade in the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and China, Symposium on China-Malaysia Relations: History and Reality , ASEAN Studies Institute/School of History of Zhengzhou University (International) (29 Nov 2024 - 02 Dec 2024)
  2. Chinese Modernisation and China-Malaysia Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges, 50th Anniversary of China-Malaysia Relations: Reflecting the Past, Working Towards a Shared Future, The National Institute of International Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya (University) (22 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Cross-Border Irregular Migration At The Tebedu-Entikong Border: Socioeconomic Drivers, Security Challenges, and Policy Responses in Sarawak (Amanda Anak Darius, Master's Proposal Defence), University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Democracy and Liberty: Comparison Between Liang Shuming’S Modern Confucianism and Reinhold Niebuhr's Neo-Orthodoxy (Cao Xue, Master's Proposal Defence), University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Finding Ferries in Nanyang: An Ethnographic Study of The Early Study-Abroad Phenomenon of Mainland Chinese Families in Malaysia (Fan Meijuan, Doctoral Proposal Defence), University, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) The Impact of The Synergy Between Green Finance and Environmental: Policies On Corporate Green Technological Innovation in China (An Guoquan, Doctoral Proposal Defence), University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) China's Infrastructure Development Assistance to Nigeria: a Focus On The Chinese-Built Railway Projects (Sulaiman Abubakar, Doctoral Candidature Defence), University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2024) Social Movements in Contest: Analysis of Competing Islamic Movement in Malaysia (Aliye Nur Kelesoglu, Doctoral Candidature Defence), University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2024) Self-Interest Patriots in The Digital Age: Rationalizing National Pride, Humiliation and Identity Among China’S Post- 2000 Generation (Li Yang, Doctoral Candidature Defence), University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2024) Area Studies in China: Compared With Western, What Do Chinese Scholars Think About China’S Aids to Africa: a Neo-Colonialist, a ‘Win-Win’ Partner, or in-Between Blurring (Zhao Zhongqi, Doctoral Propsal Defence), University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2024) Competing Actorness in China-Southeast Asia Economic Cooperation: a Comparative Study of Yunnan's and Guangxi's International Participation (Li Hongying, Doctoral Proposal Defence), University, (Reviewer)
  10. (2024) Knowledge Network and Cross-Boundary Governance: Positioning Malaysian Chinese Business Associations in Malaysia-China Socio-Economic Relations Under The Belt and Road Initiatives, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2024) Malaysian Cyberspace: Exerting Cyberspace Sovereignty (Mohd Rajaie Bin Bebit, Master’S Candidature Defence), University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2024) Islamic Countries Responses to China’S Counter-Terrorism Strategies in Xinjiang: a Game Theory Analysis (Yan Rui, Doctoral Proposal Defence), University, (Reviewer)
  13. (2024) Regional Health Security in The Asean: Rethinking Malaysia’S Role (Hanida Hayani Binti Ishan, Master’S Candidature Defence), University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2024) China’S Water Security: Strategies and Challenges At The International (Tulsy Hameh Ramesh, Master’S Candidature Defence), University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2024) Adryan Bin Rosli, Economic Dimension in Rok-Asean Relations: The Case of The New Southern Policy (Nsp), Master of Arts, University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2024) Mohd Fathi Farahi Bin Abdul Latip, Securitization of Sarawak- Kalimantan Border (Master), University, (Reviewer)
  17. (2024) Nishanthini a/P Terumalai, Unravelling The Significance Quest: Exploring Motivations and Roles of Women in Terrorism in Southeast Asia (Master), University, (Reviewer)
  18. (2024) A Particular Power Transition in East Asia, With Xi Jinping’S Politics in Command, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2024) Bridging Borders: The Role of Shared Security in Malaysia-China Relations, National, (Reviewer)
  20. (2024) Guo Shuai Shuai, British Intelligence Assessment and Response to Japan Before The Outbreak of The Pacific War (1939-1941), University, (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Moderator of International Conference On Malaysia-Taiwan Relations in History, Culture and Education, International, (Resource Person)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Anwar Promotes Asean as Gateway On Third Visit to China, Ahead of Malaysia’S Chairmanship of Group (The Straits Times), International, (Interview)
  2. (2024) Post Us Presidential Election: Evaluating Malaysia-Us Relations (Phoenix Tv), International, (Interview)
  3. (2024) Us Presidential Election: Trump or Kamala, Who is Better for Malaysia in Power? (Pocketimes), National, (Interview)
  4. (2024) Search for Mh370 to Restart Based On ‘Credible’ Proposal, Says Malaysia (The Straits Times), International, (Interview)
  5. (2024) As Brics Grouping Grows, Will S-E Asia’S Economic Hopes Come to Fruition? (The Straits Times), International, (Interview)
  6. (2024) Aset Usang Lemahkan Pertahanan Negara - Veteran (Astro Awani), National, (Interview)
  7. (2024) Rm21bil Defence Budget Not Enough Amid Rising Threats, Ageing Assets, Govt Told (Fmt), National, (Interview)
  8. (2024) Malaysia Opposition Mps’ Hackles Raised Over Chinese Navy’S Port Call in Penang (The Straits Times), International, (Interview)
  9. (2024) Laut China Selatan: Berunding Dengan China Bermakna Malaysia Berpaling Dari Dasar Sedia Ada - Pakar (Astro Awani), National, (Interview)
  10. (2024) Timely for Asean, Sco to Elevate Relations (Bernama), National, (Interview)
  11. (2024) Malaysia-China Relations Have Huge Potential to Be Explored for The Next 50 Years - Analysts (Bernama), National, (Interview)
  12. (2024) Relaunching National Service (Aifm), National, (Interview)
  13. (2024) (Cna, Taiwan), International, (Interview)
  14. (2024) (Cna, Taiwan), International, (Interview)
  15. (2024) What Are The Implications of Malaysia’S Accession to Brics? to Balance Anti-Chinese Accusations? (Pocketimes), National, (Interview)
  16. (2024) Lawatan Pm China Tanda Pengiktirafan Beijing Kepada Kuala Lumpur (Berita Harian), National, (Interview)
  17. (2024) Building Bridges: Malaysia and China, Bernama Tv, National, (Interview)
  18. (2024) Mahathir Denies Being The Cause of Losing Sovereignty Over Pedra Branca (Phoenix Tv), International, (Interview)
  19. (2024) Putrajaya Blocks Israeli Cargo from Entering Malaysia (Phoenix Tv), International, (Interview)
  20. (2024) Malaysia Intends to Establish a Rocket Launch Station in 2026, Using Private Financing Rather Than Government Funding, International, (Interview)
  21. (2024) China's Us 1 Trillion Global Project Gains Traction (The Edge), National, (Interview)
  22. (2024) Panda Helps Malaysians Understand China More, National, (Interview)
  23. (2024) Uphill Battle to Get New Arms Suppliers, Says Expert, National, (Interview)
  24. (2024) Trend Politik Keseluruhan Malaysia Selepas Pilihan Raya Umum 2022, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  25. (2024) 19 Jan 2024 - Spm- 50 Tahun Hubungan Malaysia-China Memperkasa Perkongsian Strategik, National, (Interview)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 1/2024, Universiti Malaya (19 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2024)
  2. SPECTRUM: ALTERNATIVE VIEWS SETUP GUIDE TO YOUR COURSE NAVIGATION, Teams (19 Jan 2024 - 19 Jan 2024)
  3. EMERALD REASEARCH AND SUPERVISION 1/2024, Bangunan Hir, UM (27 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024)