CURRICULUM VITAE
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 Members01 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 (Department of International and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
- Deputy Head of Department22 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department)
- Committee Members01 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of International and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
- Committee Members01 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of International and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
- Committee Members04 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025 (Faculty)
- Task Force Member04 Nov 2025 - 05 Nov 2025 (International)
- Task Force Member04 Nov 2025 - 05 Nov 2025 (Faculty)
- Deputy Head16 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- Taiwan Fellowship2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan, Province of China, (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Lam Choong Wah. (2025). Beyond Government: Assessing Parliamentary Influence over Malaysia's South China Sea Policy, 2000-25. Contemporary Southeast Asia. 47(3), 383-407.
- Lam Choong Wah. (2025). Parliamentary Diplomacy Between Malaysia and Taiwan. International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies 21(2), 235–256.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lam Choong Wah. (2016). Centralisation Kills Local Public Transport, REFSA's Quarterly, Issue 2016, 4-10.
- Lam Choong Wah. (2015). A Lucrative Dirty Business, REFSA's Quarterly, Issue 2015, 62-67.
- Lam Choong Wah. (2011). Staffing the Police, More Active Policemen Please, Not More Policemen, REFSA's Focus Paper.
Books
- Lam Choong Wah. (Ed.). (2018. Malaysia's Foreign Affairs and National Defence Policy, Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies.
- Lam Choong Wah. (2015). Are We Protected? Malaysian Defence Uncovered, Kuala Lumpur: Research for Social Advancement.
Chapter in Books
- 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
Other Publications
- Lam Choong Wah. (12 June 2025). A critical view as M'sia-China relations enters new 'golden era'. Malaysiakini. https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/745898 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
- Lam Choong Wah. (15 April 2025). Geopolitical risks of Malaysia-Thailand Railway. Malaysiakini. https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/740248 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
- 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)
- Lam Choong Wah. (2024). Malaysia bandwagoning with BRICS. East Asia Forum. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
- Lam Choong Wah. (31 December 2024). [Challenges and Opportunities for Malaysia as ASEAN Chair in 2025]. Sin Chew Daily, p. 9. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)