Curriculum Vitae

DR. FLORENCE KUEK CHEE WEE

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Chinese Studies
    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • florencekuek
  • 79675646

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MULTICULTURAL, INTERCULTURAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES
  • TRANSLATION OF MODERN LITERATURE
    Translation practice, translation of modern literature, teaching and learning of translation
  • LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING
    L2/L3 Language Education
  • WORLD LITERATURE STUDIES
    Literary Theories & Criticism, Chinese Literature, Comparative Literature

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Philosophy)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.ARTS, (CIVILIZATION STUDIES)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B.ARTS, (Arts)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Penyelaras Pengajian Ijazah Tinggi Jabatan Pengajian Cina
    01 Aug 2023 - 01 Aug 2025 (Department)
  • Secretary
    01 Mar 2023 - 29 Oct 2023 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • EDITORIAL BOARD, JOURNAL OF CHINESE LITERATURE AND CULTURE (JCLC), BOARD MEMBER
    2023 to present (University)
  • MEMBER, HONG LOU MENG RESEARCH CENTRE, MEMBER
    2022 to 2024 (University)
  • TREASURER, WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF CHINESE MEDIUM MALAYSIA; COMMITTEE MEMBER SINCE 15 SEP 2019, TREASURER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (MJHSS), BOARD MEMBER
    2022 to present (National)
  • VICE SECRETARY, PROFESSIONALS IN CURRICULUM AND EDUCATION INSTRUCTION (APROCEI), ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    Since 2021 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ETHICAL LITERARY CRITICISM (IAELC), MEMBER
    Since 2013 (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER, SOCIETY OF SINOPHONE STUDIES (SSS), MEMBER
    Since 2021 (International)
  • MEMBER, THE MALAYSIAN BRANCH OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • MEMBER MALAYSIAN CHINESE RESEARCH CENTRE (MCRC), UNIVERSITI MALAYA, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • MEMBER, MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS (MAAL), MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • MEMBER, THE MALAYSIAN BRANCH OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ken, D. W. T., Kuek, F., & Wah, F. P. (2021). Han Suyin's Picnic in Malaya: A Story: A Lament on the Unending Misery of Womanhood in the Newly Independent Malaya by a Chinese Doctor. Interdisciplinary Studies of Literature, 5(3), 420-431.
Scopus
  1. Zhang S., Kuek F., Wu Y. (2023). International Students Satisfaction with Online Learning and Faculty Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Northwestern Chinese Universities, International Journal of China Studies. 14(1), 79-107. doi:10.22452/ijcs.vol14no1.4
  2. Kuek F. (2022). Poetry-reading in the End Times? AIs, Human States of Being and the Overman in Malaysian Chinese Literature, Forum for World Literature Studies. 14(5), 745-764
  3. Kuek F., Wah F.P. (2014). Rosalie or not rosalie: Han Suyin's ethical identity and ethical choices in the crippled tree series, Forum for World Literature Studies. 6(2), 200-217
Others
  1. Kuek, F. (2023). Haishui Yu Xiangchou: Cong Mahua Shiren Fanglu de Luansheng Xiangchou kan Dongnanya Huaren QInghuai (Dwelling in Nostalgia and Waters through Fanglu’s “Oviparous Homesickness”). Journal of Applied Chinese. Issue 27. Jun 2023. 163-181.
  2. Chen, C., Kuek, F., Sidhu, G. K. (2022). That's How We Speak English- Oral Presentation Skills of Zhuang Ethic Minority EFL Students in China. Journal of Positive School Psychology. 6(4), 6717-6723.
  3. Kuek, Florence (2022). Mahua Wenxue de Zhutixing (Subjectivity of Malaysian Chinese Literature). Journal of Applied Chinese (JAC) 24(1), 1-30
  4. Chen, C., and Kuek, F. (2021). A Systematic Review of Studies on English Learning for Ethnic Minority Students in China: 2010-2019. PLATFORM-A Journal of Management & Humanities 4(14), 2-11
  5. Kuek, Florence, Ng, S.B., Ng, Y.L., Chai, S.L., Fan, P.S. (2021). An Online Continuous Professional Development Programme on Literature Pedagogy for the Teaching of Mahua Literature in Malaysia. e-Bangi, 18(4), 16-31.
  6. Wong, DTW., Kuek, F., & Fan, P. W. (2021). Han Suyin's Picnic in Malaya: Lament on the unending misery of womanhood in the newly independent Malaya by a Chinese doctor. Interdisciplinary Studies of Literature 5(3), 420-431.
  7. Chen, C., and Kuek, F. (2020). Content Analysis on Research Trends of English as Public Speaking Skills in China. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change. 14(8), 716-731.
  8. Chen, C., and Kuek, F. (2020). The Development of English Public Speaking Competence Rating Scale for EFL University and College Students in China. International Journal of Research and Review 7(11), 573-587.
  9. Kuek, Florence (2020). Post-Trauma: A Comparison of the Malay and Chinese Psyches in Response to the May 13 Tragedy in Their Literary Works from 1969 to 2019. Sun Yat-sen Journal of Humanities 49(7), 43-60.
  10. Li, Hui, and Kuek, F. (2020). Insight into Cognitive and Affective Determinants on EFL Writing: Retrospect and Prospect. Creativity and Innovation 4(8), 68-80
  11. Kuek, F., & Ling, T. S. (2017). Autobiographies and Ethical Literary Criticism. Interlitteraria. 22 (2), 282-296
  12. Kuek, F., & Ling, T. S. (2017). Homeland and Complexities: Identity Search in Selected Mahua Literature: White Ants, Drizzle, Citizenship, and Don't Mention It Again. International Journal of Diaspora and Cultural Criticism. 7(2), 237-265. Doi: 10.15519/dcc.2017.06.7.2.237
  13. Kuek, F., & Fan, P. S. (2015). An Appeal for Legitimacy: A Reflection on the Autobiographies of Pearl S. Buck and Han Suyin. Universitas Monthly Review of Philosophy & Culture. 42 (4), 39-60
Books
  1. Zakir, S. M., & Kuek, F. (Eds.) (2023). Tasik itu Bagai Cermin: Antologi Cerpen Sastera Mahua (2nd ed.) Nusa Centre Kuala Lumpur
  2. Zakir, S.M., & Kuek, F. eds. (2002). Tasik itu Bagai Cermin-- Antologi Cerpen Sastera Mahua. Nusa Centre.
  3. Lai, C. (2021). 80 Years, 80 Poems. Ho, W. C., & Teo, A. M., (Malay Trans.). Kuek, F., & Leong, S. Y. (English Trans.). PEFSPEKTIF.
  4. Cheun, HH, Low, HL and Kuek CW. (2012). 2nd Edition. Practical Mandarin Guidebook for Non-native Speakers (with CD). Seri Kembangan United Publishing House (M) Sdn Bhd
Chapter in Books
  1. Kuek, F. (2024). Terjemahan Fungsi Puisi Dalam Cerpen "Cara Kehidupan Seorang". Dlm. Goh, S.S., & Han, X. Eds. Spektrum Terjemahan Bahasa China-Bahasa Melayu. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 45-66.
  2. Kuek, F. (2023). Post-trauma: A Comparison of the Malay and Chinese Psyches in Response to the May 13 Tragedy in Their Literary Works from 1969 to 2019. In Sim, W. C., & Tee, K.Y, T. (Eds.) The Malaysian Albatross- A Collection of Literary Essays On the May 13 Incident (51-74). National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan.
  3. Kuek, F. (2002). "Huozhe de Xuanlu: Du Zeng Rong Shen (Melody of Being Alive: Reading Chan Yong Sin)" . Shifang de Huixiang (Responding to Bebas). Unilifesity Sdn Bhd.
  4. Kuek, F. (2002). "Huozhe de Xuanlu: Du Zeng Rong Shen (Melody of Being Alive: Reading Chan Yong Sin)" . Shifang de Huixiang (Responding to Bebas). Unilifesity Sdn Bhd. pp.85-95.
  5. Kuek, F. (2021). Chuangshanghou: Malai he Mahua zuojia dui 513 shijian de xinli bijiao (Post-Trauma: Malay and Malaysian Chinese literary response to the 513 tragedy). In Sixiang Bijiweiyuanhui (Ed.). Wuyisan de Youling. 303-328. ISBN: 978-957-08-5954-6.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Kee, H.L., & Kuek, F. (2024). [Abstrak Lanjutan]. Rangkaian dan kerjasama dalam medan produksi budaya: kajian sosiologi terhadap proses penterjemahan Mimpi Di Mahligai Merah. Prosiding Persidangan Antarabangsa Sosiobudaya Malaysia-China 2024 (PERSOMANA). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. 14-17.
  2. Juan, L., Sidhu, G. K., & Kuek, F. (2023). Enhancing Reading Comprehension via Metacognitive Strategy Instruction in a Chinese EFL Classroom. In M. Rahim, A. A. Ab Aziz, I. Saja @ Mearaj, N. A. Kamarudin, O. L. Chong, N. Zaini, A. Bidin, N. Mohamad Ayob, Z. Mohd Sulaiman, Y. S. Chan, & N. H. M. Saad (Eds.), Embracing Change: Emancipating the Landscape of Research in Linguistic, Language and Literature, vol 7. European Proceedings of Educational Sciences (pp. 909-921). European Publisher. https://doi.org/10.15405/epes.23097.82
  3. Kuek, F. (2021). Faithful to the Text: Translation of Metaphors in Ho Sok Fong s Award-Winning Anthology Lake Like a Mirror. The 2nd Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference (MAALIC) 2021 Proceedings. 60-64. ISBN: 978-967-26614
  4. He, S., & Kuek, F. (2020). Analysis of Value Orientation Framework of Junior High Chinese Textbooks. 2020 World Symposium on Software Engineering (WSSE) Proceedings. 151-154. ISBN: 978-1-4503-8787-3
  5. Hoe, FT, & Kuek, CW. (2004). The Word Sequence Diagrams A Proposed Method for Non-native speakers in Learning Elementary Mandarin. The Inaugural CLS International Conference CLaSIC 2004 Proceedings, 1-3 Dec 2004.
Other Publications
  1. Kuek, F., Ng, S. B., & Siew, K. (2024), Hybrid Learning: The Story of Malaysian Schools. In Ydo Yao. Research Report- A Comparative Study in Hybrid Learning in Schools. International Bureau of Education UNESCO. 135-160. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000388937.locale=en - Policy Paper
  2. Kuek, F. (2023). Kata Pengantar. Dlm. Ng, W. N. Lu Po-Yeh: Daripada Etnik Kepada Bangsa. Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD). - Book Review
  3. Kuek, F. (2023). The Festival's Current Read: The Stolen Bicycle by Wu Ming-yi. https://penangmonthly.com/article/21032/the-festivals-current-reads - Book Review
  4. Kuek, F. (2023). Weaving Memories. Mekong Review Asian Literature. Issue 31. May 2023. 28. - Book Review
  5. Kuek, F. (2023). Xijian Mahua Xiaoshuo Xuanji Humian Rujing Malai Yizhuo Chuban (The Antologi Cerpen Sastera Mahua -A Lauded Publication). Buhuo Renwen Qikan (Unilifesity Humanity Magazine), Vol.13, pp.40-43. - Book Review
  6. Kuek, F., & Beh, W. F. (2023). Koukou Yousheng Shikan- Mahua Shige de Xin Pingtai (Koukou Sound Poetry Magazine- A New Platform for Malaysian Chinese Poetry). Buhuo Renwen Qikan (Unilifesity Humanity Magazine), Vol.15, pp.53-55. - Review
  7. Ng, K. C. (2023). Hujan Renyai-renyai (Kuek, F. trans.) Dlm. Zakir, S.M., & Kuek, F. (Eds.) (2023). Tasik Itu Bagai Cermin: Antologi Cerpen Sastera Mahua, Nusa Centre Kuala Lumpur, 111-142. - Translations
  8. Sen, K. S. (2023). "Guala Jilai: Yanzi de Tujing (Kuala Krai, The Scene of Swallows)". (Kuek, F. Trans.) Program Book, The 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, 22. - Poetry
  9. Tan, B.H., & Teoh, Y. K.(2023). "Yong Malaixiya de Tianqi Lai Shuo Ai Ni (Let Me Use Malaysia's Warm Weather To Say, I Love You)" (Kuek, F. Trans.) Rock Records. (Original work published in 2006) - Poetry
  10. Wang, T. (2023). "Song Ni Meigui (A Rose For You)". (Kuek, F. Trans.) Program Book, The 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, 23. - Poetry
  11. Kuek, F. (2002). "Riben Guangdao Xueshu Zhi Lu (Academic Trip to Hiroshima, Japan)" . Buhuo Renwen Qikan (Unilifesity Humanity Magazine), Vol.12, pp.40-43 - Conference Review
  12. Kuek, F. (2020). Chuanqi Mingzuojia Han Suyin Yisheng [Legendary Medical Doctor-Writer Dr Han Suyin]. Unilifesity Magazine of Humanities. 4(4), 12-15. ISBN: 2710-5695 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  13. Kuek, F. (2020). Zhongwen Duzhequn Ziwai De Huixiang: He Shufang De Humian Rujing Yingyiben [Responses Beyond Chinese Readers: English Translation of Ho Sok Fong's Lake Like A Mirror]. Chao Foon Journal, 514, 108-110. ISBN: 0126-6608 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  14. Zakir, SM. (2019). Reflections on the 15th Huazong Literary Awards Ceremony (Kuek, F. Trans.). Sinyun Column. Sinchew Jit Poh. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  15. Kuek, Florence (2004). Chinese Education in Malaysia: A Reflection of Its Past & Future Direction. Kairos Research Magazine. (2) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2024, University Grant
    Receptivenessof Poetry "audience" Towards The Emerging Audiovisual Poetry Magazine - A Case Study Of "koukou" ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2024, RU Geran - UMCares
    Rhythm Interactive Special Enablers (r.i.s.e) - A Collaborative Community Engagement Program ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2024, FRGS
    Connecting Learning Spaces: Moving forward with Hybrid Learning Framework in Malaysian Primary Schools, Segi University ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    Penghayatan Kesusasteraan Melayu Di Kalangan Pembaca Bahasa Cina Dan Serantau ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2024, Private Funding
    The Biographical Dictionary Of Christians In Malaysia- Focus On The Key Figures In The Protestant Churches ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2023, Private Funding
    Penyelidikan Sastera Cina Di Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2022 - 2023, Private Funding
    Translation And Literary Criticism Of Malaysian Chinese Literature ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2020 - 2022, SEGi Grant
    Evaluation of LRAM Online Literature Pedagogy Programme for Teachers during the MCO/CMCO, Segi University ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • A Comparative Study On Hybrid Learning in Schools, UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE), Consultant
    07 Sep 2022 - 20 Oct 2022 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. UNESCO Report IBE Hybrid Education Learning and Assessment for the Malaysian Experience, The Asia Pacific Conference on Curriculum Studies and Instructional Design (APCCSID) 2022, APRACSI, Japan Curriculum Research & Development Association, and Hiroshima University (International) (27 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2022)
  2. Digital Humanities in Languages, Cultures & Communications, Faculty Course AIX2007: Digital Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (University) (22 Nov 2022 - 22 Nov 2022)
  3. Research Methodology for Social Sciences and Humanities, Invited Lecturing_Faculty Course Research Methodology for Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (University) (07 Nov 2022 - 23 Jan 2023)
  4. Mooncake and the Chinese Mid-autumn Festival, Media Brief- Mooncake and the Chinese Mid-autumn Festival, Bake with Yen (National) (20 Jul 2022 - 20 Jul 2022)
  5. Chinese Identity through Group Drumming: 24 Festival Drums and Hands Percussion Group in Malaysia, Guest Lecturing for "Chinese Society and Culture Special Topic," Department of Applied Chinese, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan, Department of Applied Chinese, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan (International) (17 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022)
  6. The Cultural Heritage of the Straits Chinese, Guest Lecturing for "Chinese Society and Culture Special Topic," Department of Applied Chinese, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan, Department of Applied Chinese, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan (International) (10 Jun 2022 - 10 Jun 2022)
  7. Song Su Shi, He Zhu, Lu You Daowangqi Shici de Shangtong Yinyu (The Metaphors of Pain in Sung Dynasty's Lyrical Eulogies to Deceased Wives by Su Shi, He Zhu and Lu You), The 13th Classical and Modern Chinese International Conference , Applied Chinese Language and Chinese Language Teaching and Learning Department, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan (International) (27 May 2022 - 28 May 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Nostalgic Identity: The Hanfu Movement in Malaysia, MALAYSIA-BRUNEI FORUM: Resilience and Transformation: Navigating Contemporary Challenges in Southeast Asia, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Universiti Brunei Darussalam (International) (13 Dec 2023 - 14 Dec 2023)
  2. What s in Folk Performances? A Study of Malaysian Chinese Performing Arts Culture, International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO) Bangkok Conference 2023, ISSCO and Institute of Science Innovation and Culture UTK (International) (09 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2023)
  3. Rational Sensitivity: Award-winning Malay Female Writer Hafizah Iszahanid s Mapping of Malaysian Ethnic Relations, The 12th Convention of the International Association for Ethical Literary Criticism (IAELC), Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China (International) (07 Jul 2023 - 09 Jul 2023)
  4. Local Languages, Local Content and Cross-cultural Experiment: Khoo Seok Wan s Bamboo Branch Verses, The 14th International Conference on Classical and Modern Chinese, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan (International) (27 May 2023 - 28 May 2023)
  5. Seeking "Tao" in the Mundane Life: Contemplative Reading on Zhuangzi from the Lectio Divina Discipline, The 3rd International Symposium on East-West Language Contact in Modern Times, Kyungsung University in Busan, Korea (International) (22 Dec 2022 - 23 Dec 2022)
  6. Lunli Chongjian de Bukeneng: Hong Ying Xiaoshuo "Ji'e de Nu'er" dui "Ji'e" de Shensi (The Impossibility of Ethical Reconstruction: A Reflection on "Hunger" in Hong Ying's "Daughter's of the River"), The 11th International Association of Ethical Literary Criticism (IAELC) Annual Conference, IAELC and Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (International) (05 Nov 2022 - 06 Nov 2022)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. From our Beloved Land Malaysia- Malaysian Chinese Literary Sphere Today, Depth and breadth of contemporary Chinese and Malay literature, Vallinam Publication (National) (03 Mar 2024 - 03 Mar 2024)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) External Examiner for Phd Viva Voce- Mek Ee Tiok. Title:, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2022) External Examiner for Phd Viva Voce- Lim Kok Ann. Title:, National, (External Examiner)
  3. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Scopus Journal Feminist Encounters: a Journal of Critical Studies in Culture and Politics, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2022) Reviewer, Journal Article in Contemporary China Studies, National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Reviewer for Journal Article in Southeast Asia Early Childhood Journal, National, (Reviewer)
  6. (2021) Reviewer for Paper: Ravaging Covid-19 and Sandy R.S. Chen S Prophetic Science Poems Reviewed from The Chinese Malaysian Perspective, National, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) Reviewing Paper Abstract Submission for Apccsid2021 Conference, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2021) External Examiner for Candidature Defense Ooi Tze Zian. Research Title: Gabungan Realiti dan Maya: Penulisan Humanitis dan Situasi Imigran Dalam Karya Yan Geling, University, (External Examiner)
  9. (2021) External Examiner for Candidature Defense Kong Siew Lin. Research Title: Autobiography and Self-Reconstruction:a Research On Eileen Chang's Later Writing, University, (External Examiner)
  10. (2018) Ilanns Akademi Pengajian Bahasa UiTM Research Projects Poster Competition, University, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2022) Subject Expert, Chinese Society and Culture Special Topic Course Programme, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan, International, (Academic Appointment )
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Moderator, Literary Seminar Entitled "Chronicles of a Community: Sen Kim Soon's Topological Introspection and Literary Writing", Chinese Studies Department, Universiti Malaya, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2022) Moderator for Gtlf2022 Forums, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Facilitator for 2022 Inter-Asia Cultural Studies (Iacs) Society Summer School, International, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2022) Moderator, Research Methodology and Theoretical Application of Contemporary Chinese Poetry Seminar (Speaker Prof Chan Tah Wei) Organised by Department of Chinese Studies UM, and Malaysian Chinese Literature Research Centre UM, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Conference Secretary (Secretariat), Registration & Communication Lead, Publicity Co-Lead, Apccsid 2021, International, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2019) Forum Panelist for Mandarin dan Melayu, Georgetown Literary Festival 2019, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2019) Moderating The Chinese Literature and Culture in Malaysia Forum, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2018) Review On Bukan Orangorang by Hafizah Iszahanid, Winner of Hadiah Sastera Perdana Malaysia 2015/2016, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Media Statement (UMCARES Project) _muzik Bantu Perkembangan Individu Berkeperluan Khas, National, (Host)
  2. (2023) Public Awareness On Evidence-Based Music Intervention for The Underprivileged, National, (Interview)
  3. (2023) Interview With Sin Chew Daily to Publicise R.I.S.E. (a UMCARES Research Project Supported by The Unesco), National, (Interview)
  4. (2023) Media Conference to Announce The Royal Patronage of His Majesty Ydpa At The 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner of The Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UM, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2023) Photo Credit- Deer At The Miyajima Island Photo in Article Tan, B. H. (2023, July 30). Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki. New Sunday Times-Sunday Vibes. 19-20., National, (Discourse)
  6. (2023) Photo Credits: 3 Photos Namely, Hiroshima Peace Park, The Flame of Peace and Itsukushima Shrine, in Article: Tan, B. H. (2023, July 30). Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki. New Sunday Times-Sunday Vibes. 19-20., National, (Discourse)
  7. (2023) Interview With The China Press On The Theme, Chinese Authors and Panels for The George Town Literary Festival (Gtlf) 2023, National, (Interview)
  8. (2023) Media Coverage On The Online Book Launch-Book Talk by Authors and Reviews from The Writers Association of Chinese Medium Malaysia, National, (Host)
  9. (2023) Being Interviewed At The "by The Book" Bfm89.9 On Malaysian Chinese Literature, National, (Interview)
  10. (2022) Interview On Dongzhi Celebration (Winter Solstice Day) by The Sun Daily, National, (Interview)
  11. (2022) Commented On The Role of Translation in Literature, National, (Discourse)
  12. (2022) Being Interviewed On The Role of Translation and Literature in Bridging Inter-Group Understanding and About The Antologi Cerpen Mahua (Kuek as Translator and Editor), National, (Interview)
  13. (2021) Jurang Bahasa, Bahasa Dalam Sastera Malaysia - An Interview With Berita Harian On Translation of Literature and Dialogue Between Different Language Writers/ Readers, National, (Interview)
  14. (2018) Penulis Mahua Bangga Identiti Malaysia- An Interview With Berita Harian On National Identity of Malaysian Chinese Writers, National, (Interview)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) University Students' Awareness and Acceptance of Vegetarianism: A Case Study at University Malaya
  2. (2024) Symbolism And Elements Of Christianity In Poet Wang Tao's "Finding The Tree" Anthology
  3. (2024) Explosive News in Media: Striking a Balance Between Business Interests and Media Ethics
  4. (2024) Ai-generated Chinese Literary Works: Authorship, Readers' Acceptance and Ethical Issues
  5. (2023) Sastera Gastronomik Lim Kim Chern, Final Year Project by Undergraduate Student
  6. (2023) Industrial Training, Tay Zhi Qing
  7. (2022) Kajian Gerakan Budaya Hanfu di Malaysia, Final Year Project by Undergraduate Student Fong Yi Syuen
  8. (2022) Ecological Consciousness and Artistic Value of Jiang Rong's Wolf Totem, Final Year Project by Wong Xue Feng
  9. (2022) Discourse on the Performance Nature of Malaysian Chinese Culture, Final Year Project by Undergraduate Student Lau Hui Qian
  10. (2022) Industrial Training, Cheong Yee Ling
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) A Comparison on the English Translation of Poetry in A Dream of Red Mansions - Based on the Translations of Hawkes and Yang Hsien-yi and Gladys Yang, YAO FU
  2. (2024) Strategies of Foreignization and Domestication Implied in the English Translation of Chinese Cultural-Specific Term in Annual Government Work Reports, GUANNAN XIAO
  3. (2024) INTERNATIONAL CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION, LIN XU
  4. (2024) Translation Studies on Malay version of “Hong Lou Meng”, KEE HAP LENG
  5. (2024) CHINESE POETRY TRANSLATION STUDY: DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR OBJECTIVE CRITICISMS, DAN LIU
  6. (2020) Evaluating Piano Course Programme Using CIPP Model in a Chinese Normal University, Ye Zhuo (Segi University)
  7. (2019) The Impact of Cognitive and Affective Determinants on English Writing Performance among EFL Learners in a Public University in Shangdong, China, Li Hui (Segi University)
  8. (2019) Implementation of Metacognitive Strategy Instruction (MetaSi) in a Chinese EFL Reading Classroom, Long Juan (Segi University)
  9. (2019) Faculty-student Engagement and Learning Experience among International Students in Northwest China Universities during the Covid-19 Epidemic, Zhang Shixue (Segi University)
  10. (2019) Evaluating College English in Higher Vocational College (HVE) from the lens of the Content-Input-Process-Product Model, Feng Li (Segi University)
  11. (2019) Ethnic Minority Artmaking through Fine Art Practice (FAP) Course Program: A Case Study of a Normal University for Nationalities, China, Niu Manli (Segi University)
  12. (2019) Effects of Translation Workshop Approach on the Development of Critical Thinking and Translation Competence of Undergraduate English Majors in a University in China, Yang Ting (Segi University)
  13. (2019) Effects of Task-based Interactive Approach (TBIA) on ELF Learners' Cognitive and Affective Dimensions in Reading Comprehension in a Chinese University, LIu Yujiao (Segi University)
  14. (2019) Effect of English Motivational Self System and Community of Enquiry on EFL Learners' Online Self-regulation in a Chinese University, Xie Lili (Segi University)
  15. (2018) A Needs Analysis of Zhuang Minority EFL College Students English Oral Presentation Skills in a Public University of China, Chen Cheng (Segi University)
Master
  1. (2020) Teaching Strategies of Aural Skills, Sight-Reading & Music Genre in preparation of entering Tertiary Music Education in Malaysia, Jonathan How Yuen Pin (Segi University)

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) NA - Chinese Calendar & Festival (Wenzao Ursuline University of Langugages)
  2. (2023) NA - Chinese Mythology and Early Poems (Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages)
  3. (2023) NA - Community and Identity: Chinese 24 Festive Drums in Multicultural Malaysian Society (Wenzao Ursuline University of Langauges)
  4. (2023) AQB7001 - Research Methodology for Chinese Studies
  5. (2023) AQB7013 - Special Topics in Chinese Studies (Aqb7013)
  6. (2022) AQB7007 - Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
  7. (2022) AQB7001 - Research Methodology for Chinese Studies
  8. (2022) AQB7013 - Special Topics in Chinese Studies
Bachelor
  1. (2023) NA - Ceramics, Cuisine, and Colonialism: Intercultural Exchange in Malaysia
  2. (2023) AIX2007 - Digital Humanities (Aix2007)
  3. (2022) AIX2007 - Digital Humanities
  4. (2022) AIX2001 - Research Methodology for Social Science and Humanities

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Jury, 1st National Secondary School Chinese Dialect Storytelling Competition 2024, (12 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2024) (National)
  • Participation in The Community Engagement Programme &Quot;Rhythm Interactive Special Enablers (R.I.S.E.)&Quot;, (18 Sep 2023 - 20 Nov 2023) (National)
  • Juri, Writing Competition (Secondary Schools Short Story Category), National Chinese Language Carnival (Karnival Bahasa Cina Peringkat Kebangsaan) 2023, (11 Sep 2023 - 13 Sep 2023) (National)
  • The Jury, Visual Aid Speech Competition of The Reading Camp Program (Pertandingan Bercerita Gambar Program Kem Membaca) for Primary Schools., (26 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2023) (University)
  • Panelist, 2022 Workshop for The Promotion and Development of Stpm Chinese Language, (09 Jul 2022 - 11 Jul 2022) (National)
  • Chaperone for UM Chinese Studies Students as Event Crew Members , Ketam Discovery Walk 2022, (14 May 2022 - 14 May 2022) (National)
  • Penolong Pendaftar Pemilih Spr – Wakil University Suruhan Pilihan Raya Selangor Registration Venue: First City University College, (28 Feb 2019 - 27 Feb 2020) (University)
  • First City Big Walk 2016 - Fundraising for Four Disabled Homes, Namely, Beautiful Gate; Lovely Disabled Home; Independent Living for Disabled Selangor; and, Malaysia Parents With Disabilities Association., (02 Apr 2016 - 02 Apr 2016) (University)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. 6TH ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON CURRICULUM STUDIES AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNING (APCCSID) 2022, Hiroshima University, Japan (26 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2022)
  2. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ISSCO ON CHINESE OVERSEAS: INTEGRATION, IDENTITIES, AND TRANSNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep, Bangkok (08 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2023)
  3. THE 12TH CONVENTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ETHICAL LITERARY CRITICISM, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China (06 Jul 2023 - 10 Jul 2023)
  4. THE 14TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CLASSICAL AND MODERN CHINESE, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages (26 May 2023 - 29 May 2023)
  5. MALAYSIA-BRUNEI FORUM: RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATIONL: NAVIGATING CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (Hybrid) (13 Dec 2023 - 14 Dec 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2022, Bk7, Mercu Alam Bina Fakulti Alam Bina UM (05 Dec 2022 - 09 Dec 2022)
  2. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION 2022, Bilik Pameran Hir UM (29 Nov 2022 - 01 Dec 2022)
  3. FLIPPED CLASSROOM (POST-EMERALD) WORKSHOP, Universiti Malaya (19 Sep 2022 - 19 Sep 2022)
  4. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT, Universiti Malaya (05 Oct 2022 - 05 Oct 2022)
  5. SUPERCHARGE YOUR CLASS WITH CHATGPT, Dalam Talian (19 May 2023 - 19 May 2023)
  6. CREATING RUBRICS: THE HOW AND WHY?, Universiti Malaya (04 Oct 2022 - 04 Oct 2022)
  7. SHARING SESSION: MY FRGS JOURNEY, Microsoft Teams (27 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2023)
  8. ACU UM EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, Hotel Ve Bangsar South Kuala Lumpur (03 Jun 2022 - 03 Jun 2022)
RESEARCH
  1. FRGS-CONNECTING LEARNING SPACES: MOVING FORWARD WITH HYBRID LEARNING FRAMEWORK IN MALAYSIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS, (04 Jan 2023 - 11 Jan 2023)
  2. MOVING FORWARD POST-PANDEMIC ISSUES AND PROSPECTS OF HYBRID LEARNING IN CHINESE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN THE KLANG VALLEY, MALAYSIA, (22 Aug 2022 - 02 Sep 2022)
  3. TRANSCRIPTION OF QUALITATIVE DATA FOR THE RECEPTIVENESS OF "KOUKOU" AUDIOVISUAL MAGAZINE, (21 Aug 2023 - 23 Aug 2023)
  4. FRGS RESEARCH-QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS AND ARTICLE WRITING, (07 Aug 2023 - 17 Aug 2023)
  5. ANALYSIS OF QUALITATIVE DATA FOR THE RECEPTIVENESS OF "KOUKOU" AUDIOVISUAL MAGAZINE, (04 Sep 2023 - 07 Sep 2023)
  6. PENYUNTINGAN BUKU ANTOLOGI CERPEN MAHUA (TARIKH PENERBITAN NOVEMBER 2022). SELAKU CO-EDITOR BERSAMA SYED MOHD ZAKIR, NUSA CENTRE, (05 Sep 2022 - 22 Sep 2022)
  7. FRGS-CONNECTING LEARNING SPACES: MOVING FORWARD WITH HYBRID LEARNING FRAMEWORK IN MALAYSIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS - FIELD TRIP (2), (13 Feb 2023 - 16 Feb 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. ASAS PENGGUNAAN CANVA, Atas Talian (04 Sep 2023 - 04 Sep 2023)
  2. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016 (LANJUTAN), Atas Talian (08 Sep 2023 - 08 Sep 2023)