Curriculum Vitae

DR. HO KEE CHYE

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Chinese Studies
    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • hkeechye
  • 03-79675462

BIOGRAPHY

Senior lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, as well as the Deputy Director of the Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (MCRC)at the Universiti Malaya. He obtained his PhD in History from Xiamen University, China. He has served as a research executive at a Chinese community-funded college and as a researcher at a Malaysian private academic institution, the Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies (CMCS). His research interests include the left-wing movement in Malaysia, Malaysian Chinese culture and associations, and the Cold War in Asia. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • HISTORY OF POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA
    Social Sciences, Historical And Civilisational Studies, Malay Archipelago And Modern Malaysian History
  • CHINESE CULTURE AND HERITAGE
    Humanities, Cultural And Heritage Studies, Malaysian Culture And Heritage

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (History), (History)
    Xiamen University, China
  • MA (Civilization Studies), (Pengajian Peradaban)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • BA (Hons)(East Asian Studies), (EAST ASIAN STUDIES)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    01 Oct 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 (Department)
  • Deputy Head
    16 Jun 2021 - 15 Jun 2023 (University Malaya)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENYELIDIKAN DAN PENERBITAN FAKULTI SASTERA DAN SAINS SOSIAL
    01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Jawatankuasa / Penyelaras Jalinan Masyarakat Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    02 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • CENTRE FOR MALAYSIAN CHINESE STUDIES, ACADEMIC MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN CHINESE RESEARCH CENTRE (MCRC) , UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, ACADEMIC MEMBER
    2016 to 2020 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Excellence Service Award
    2025, Universiti Malaya
  • Sijil Staf Cemerlang Fsss Tahun 2018
    2019, FAKULTI SASTERA DAN SAINS SOSIAL,  (Ptj/ Faculty)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Wang, Zhen; Lee, Kean Yew; Ho, Kee Chye (2025). TRANSCULTURAL IDENTITY IN TAN TWAN ENG'S THE GARDEN OF EVENING MISTS, KRITIKA KULTURA. (46), 66-86
  2. Hu, Ning; Ho, Kee Chye; Fan, Pik Shy (2024). Malaysian Chinese folk beliefs on Facebook based on LDA topic modelling, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS. 11(1). doi:10.1057/s41599-024-03066-6
  3. Ning, Hu; Chye, Ho Kee (2024). The Malaysian International Guan Gong Cultural Festival, INDONESIA AND THE MALAY WORLD. 52(154), 287-316. doi:10.1080/13639811.2024.2430129
Scopus
  1. Ho K.C., Qian S., Liaw S.C.J., Lee K.Y. (2024). Cold War Elements: a Discussion on the Influence of the Cold War on the Communist Party of Malaya from 1948 to 1989, Translocal Chinese: East Asian Perspectives. 17(2), 92-108. doi:10.1163/24522015-17020002
  2. Xueli W., Kean Yew L., Kee Chye H. (2023). Changes in Trade Structure and Social Relationship between China and Malaysia Under Cross-border E-commerce Culture, International Journal of China Studies. 14(1), 139-169
Others
  1. Ho, K.C. (2025) The transformation and adaptation of Japanese and Southeast Asian Chinese from the perspective of "Imagined Communities": A general review, Journal of Global Humanities and Social Sciences. 11, 267-271.
  2. Hu, N., Ho, K. C. & Nguyen, T. H.(2025).From China to Malaysia: Origins, transnational connectivity, localization of Guan Gong Belief. Journal of Social Innovation and Knowledge, (Advance article) 1-24
  3. Ho, K.C. (2023) Medical affairs in the guerrilla warfare of the Malayan Communist Party. Buhuo RenwenQikan (Unilifesity Humanity Magazine) December, Vol.15,pp.14-17.
  4. Ho, K.C. (2023) The story ofwomen's resistance in the Taiping Detention Camp. Buhuo Renwen Oikan(Unilifesity Humanity Magazine),April, vol.13,pp.14-17.
  5. Ho, K.C.(2023) The student movement in Penang in the 1950s. Buhuo Renwen Oikan (UnilifesityHumanity Magazine) August,Vol.14,pp.16-19.
  6. Ho, K. C. (2022). Patriotic sentiment in Malayan anti-Japanese Songs. Buhuo Unilifesity Humanity Magazine, 10: 28-33.
  7. Ho, K. C.(2022). The historical development and changes of the Malaysian People's Party, Buhuo Unilifesity Humanity Magazine, 12, 25-29.
  8. Qian S., Ho, K. C. (2022). Return to classicism and fluidity of identity: Yu Dafu s transboundary turn in Nanyang, Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 11(2): 25-46.
  9. Qian S., Ho, K. C. (2022). The New China Art Troupe s people-to-people diplomacy activities and propaganda in Malaya, 1939-1941, Taiwan Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 17(2), 93-134
  10. Ho, K. C. (2021). Hakkas in the Communist Party of Malaya, Unilifesity, 9, pp.30-33.
  11. Ho, K. C. (2021). Revisiting the "Baling Peace Talks" of 1955 (1955 nian hua ling hui tan zai huigu), Unilifesity, 7, pp.10-14.
  12. Ho, K. C. 2021. The "Malaysia Plan" and the "Solidarity Congress of Socialist Party of the Five Territories" (Malaixiya jihua yu wu bang shehui zhuyi zhengdang tuanjie dahui). Unilifesity. 8, pp.6-10.
  13. NG, W. N., Ho, K. C. (2021). Adherence and integration A brief study on cultural identity of Malayan Chinese literatus Lu Po-yeh, Overseas Chinese Journal of Bagui. 135(3), 12-19.
  14. Ho, K. C.(2020). From Controlled to self-governance: The development and status quo of the Chinese New Villages in Malaysia. Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, 8(1), 46-66.
  15. Ho, K. C.(2020).The Malayan Communist Party's propaganda war and its influence: A case study of the "Voice of Malayan Revolution" (1969-1981). Taiwan Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 15(2), 33-58.
  16. Ho, K. C.(2019).Study on the internal and external dilemmas of the development of the Malayan Communist Party during the Cold War situation (1948-1989). Taiwan Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 14(2), 5-24.
  17. Ho, K.C. (2019). Book review on "Muar Anti-Japanese History". Xue Wen, Vol.15c(Issue 1), pp.98-101.
  18. HO K.C. (2018). A research note on the history and deities of Teng Kang Keng Temple in Tampin, Negeri Sembilan. Xue Wen, 13(1), 101-119.
  19. Ho K. C. (2018). A preliminary study on the foundation and changes in economic activities of the Jinjiang community in Malaysia. Overseas Chinese Journal of Bagui, Vol.123, 60-68.
  20. Ho K. C. (2018). The study of the Malayan Communist Party and its organisational structure (1930-1941) . Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 7(2), pp.?-?.
  21. Ho K. C. (2018). Virtual and reality of national identity: a preliminary study of the Federation of Malaya National Congress of Registered Chinese Societies and Associations in the Federation of Malaya for Citizenship. Journal of Malaysian Chinese Studies, 13(1), 9-28.
  22. Ho K. C. & Nagura K. (2017). (Transformation of Chinese identity in Malaysia: a brief History of a Malaysian Chinese Family). (Journal of International Relations and Comparative Culture), 15(2), 75-89.
  23. Ho K. C. (2015). Peranan Dong Jiao Zong dan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka dalam pengenalian dan perkembangan pendidikan bahasa ibunda. Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, 3(2), 95-116.
  24. K.C. HO (2015).Returning to Malaya: the strategy and significance of the Communist Party of Malaya's southward advance, Inter-Asia Cultural Studies, 16(1), 56-66,
  25. Ho K. C. (2014). A preliminary study of the formation and development of Chinese community in Sungai Chuah. Journal of Malaysian Chinese Studies, 17, 25-39.
  26. Ho K. C. (2014). Book Review on A Brief History on Xin Meng , an Underground Organization. Xue Wen, 5, pp.113-116.
  27. Ho K. C. (2014). Perbandingan kosmologi tamadun Cina dan tamadun Melayu berdasarkan mitos dan falsafah: tumpuan kepada aspek hubungan manusia dengan alam semesta. CMCS Bulletin, 10, 12-18.
  28. Ho K. C. (2014). The Malayan Communist Party Factor in the social movements of Malaysian Chinese community after the second world war. Xue Wen, 6, 48-55.
  29. Ho K, C. (2013). A brief history of the maritime trades between China and Kedah. CMCS Bulletin, Vol. 9, 13-23.
  30. Ho K. C. (2013). Studies on the Communist Party of Malaya: retrospect and prospect. Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(1), 29-43.
  31. He Q. (2012). The economic activities and development of Chinese businessmen in Malaysia. Around Southeast Asia, 9, 44-49.
  32. Ho K. C. (2012). History of the left-wing movement in Malaysia. Contemporary Review, 2, 13-19.
  33. Ho K. C. (2011). A brief account of the founding and development of Malaysian National Liberation Front. Journal of Malaysian Chinese Studies, 14, 25-39.
  34. Ho K. C. (2010). Langkasuka and the Old Kedah Kingdom. Chinese & Humanity Magazine, 10, 41-48.
  35. Ho K. C. (2006). The story of Malayan Peoples' Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA). Chinese & Humanity Magazine, 2, 37-41.
  36. Ho K. C.(2006). The other side of Malaysia history: the short history of the Malayan Communist Party. Chinese & Humanity Magazine, 2, 31-36.
Books
  1. Li, N., Huang, H., & Ho, K. C. (Eds.). (2024). Wandering the Maritime Silk Road. Zhejiang Gongshang University Press.
  2. Ho, K. C. (2023). Essays on the history of left-wing movements in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies.
  3. Ching, T. H., Ong, S. K., Ho, K. C, Khoo, K. U. (Eds.). (2019). A study on the Malaysian Chin Kang community and its organisations ( ). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Chin Kang Associations of Malaysia, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (MCRC), University of Malaya, & Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
  4. Ho K. C. (2015). Chao qian dong zhi: Malaixiya ban dao donghaian chao zhou ren yi zhi shi yu hui guan shi lue (A study on the history of Teochew community of the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and its associations). Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies & The Teochew Associations of the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Chapter in Books
  1. Hu, N., & Ho, K. C. (2024). Re-communityization of cross-border incense sharing: Insights from the Malaysia International Guan Gong Cultural Festival. In Li, N., Huang, H., & Ho, K. C. (Eds.), Wandering the Maritime Silk Road (pp. 128-145). Zhejiang Gongshang University Press.
  2. Xing, J., & Ho, K. C. (2024). What’s possible and what’s doable: Media public diplomacy between Malaysia and China. In Li, N., Huang, H., & Ho, K. C. (Eds.), Wandering the Maritime Silk Road (pp. 97-113). Zhejiang Gongshang University Press.
  3. Ho, K. C. (2023). Chapter 10: The revolutionary sentiments of Malaysian Hakka People: Hakka in the Malayan Communist Party. In Chou, C. & Chang, H., The diverse experiences of global Hakka: GHAS Collection I. Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Chuliu Publisher, pp.241-258.
  4. Qian, S., & Ho, K. C. (2022). The construction of overseas Chinese interpersonal networks and the generation of revolutionary emotions in Singapore and Malaysia: Zhang Yong Fu and Lim Nee Soon. In Han, H.(Ed.), Chinese education, ethnic identity and multiculturalism of Malaysian Chinese (pp.33-49). Showwe Information Co., Ltd.
  5. Qian, S., Ho, K. C.(2022). Crossing boundaries and integration: The cultural diplomacy of the Silver Star Art Troupe in Malaysia during the Cold War". In Khoo, K. U., Chiang, B., Ser, W. H., Chen, T., et.al.(eds), Malaysia in Transformation and the Southeast Asian Chinese Community. Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies, Taipei: Department of East Asian Studies, National Taiwan Normal University: 289-333.
  6. Ho, K. C. (2020). Returning to Malaya: The strategy and significance of the Communist Party of Malaya s southward advance. In Show, Y. X., & Ngoi, G. P. (Eds.), Revisiting Malaya: Uncovering historical and political thought in Nusantara (pp.315-331). Petaling Jaya: Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD).
  7. Ho, K.C. (2019). Economic contributions of the Malaysian Chin Kang community (Chapter 4). In Ching, T. H., Ong, S. K., Ho, K. C, Khoo K. U. (Eds.). A study on the Malaysian Chin Kang community and its organisations ( ). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Chin Kang Associations of Malaysia, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (MCRC), University of Malaya, & Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
  8. Ho, K.C. (2019). Immigration history of the Chin Kang community in Malaysia (Chapter 1). In Ching, T. H., Ong, S. K., Ho, K. C, Khoo K. U. (Eds.). A study on the Malaysian Chin Kang community and its organisations ( ). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Chin Kang Associations of Malaysia, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (MCRC), University of Malaya, & Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
  9. Ho, K.C., Ching, T. H., Lim, H. C., Yong, Q. N. (2019). Chapter 5: Religious beliefs, literature, arts, and education of the Malaysian Chin Kang community (Chapter 5). In Ching, T. H., Ong, S. K., Ho, K. C, Khoo K. U. (Eds.). A study on the Malaysian Chin Kang community and its organisations ( ). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Chin Kang Associations of Malaysia, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (MCRC), University of Malaya, & Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
  10. Ho Kee Chye. 2018. Overseas Chinese immigrants from Malaysia ( ). in Nagura Kyoko (ed.). New migration and experience of Chinese immigrants: the relationship between China and immigration networks under the influence of generational differences [ ( ). - ] pp.215-240. Tokyo: Akashi Shoten .
  11. Ho K. C. (2017). A study on the relationships between Teochew community of the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and the local Chinese culture and education. In Zhou Jianxin (ed.), An anthology of the sixth forum on Sino-southeast Asian ethnic groups (pp.200-216). Beijing, China: Minzu Chubanshe.
  12. Ho K. C. (2017). Chong fan ma lai ya: ma lai ya gong chan dang de nan xia ce lue yu yi yi. In Ngoi G.P & Show Y.X.(Eds.), Chong fan ma lai ya: zheng zhi yu li shi si xiang (Revisiting Malaya: Political and Historical Thoughts) (pp.126-139). Petaling Jaya, Selangor: Strategic Information and Research Development Centre, & Inter-Asia School, Hong Kong.
  13. Ho K. C. (2015). Image and scope of the "Soul of Chinese Ethnic" through the "Lim Lian Geok Spirit Award". In Tan Liok Ee & others. Collected essays on Lim Lian Geok (119-140). Selangor: New Era College, LLG Cultural Development & The Federation of Alumni Associations of Taiwan University, Malaysia.
  14. Ho K. C. (2014). Chin Peng. In Ho K. L. (Eds.), Malaysian Chinese historical personalities (pp.142-145). Selangor, PJ: Institute of Chinese Studies, University Tunku Abdul Rahman.
  15. Ho K. C. (2010). The rise and development of the left-wing movement in Malaya before second world war: a study on the relationships between Communist Party of Malaya and Young Malays Union. In 21st Century Editorial Board (Eds.), Underground struggle before second world war (Vol.II): Period of anti-Fascist, resist Japan and aid China (pp. 305-320). Kuala Lumpur: Penerbitan Abad Dua Puluh Satu.
  16. Ho K. C. (2007). Chin Peng and Chinese anti-Japanese movement in Malaya: 1937-1945. in Tee Boon Chuan (Eds.). Essays on Chinese writers and scholars during British Malaya 1786-1957 (pp.51-63). Selangor, Kajang: Malaysian Centre for Ethnic Studies, New Era College.
Article in Proceeding
  1. HO K.C.(2019). Invisible battle: the radio propaganda war of the Malayan Communist Party during the Cold War period. Proceedings of the Symposium on "Malaysia and the Cold War", (pp.69-78), Shanghai, China.
  2. Ho, K.C. (2019). From controlled to self-governance: past, present and future of the Chinese new villages in Malaysia. Proceedings of the International Conference on "Rural Revitalization and Deliberative Governance" (pp.306-318), Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, China.
  3. Wang F.B, Ho K.C.(2019). National identity and cultural identity: a comparative study of Lee Kong Chian and Tan Lark Sye. Proceedings of "The 10th China Society for Southeast Asian Studies Annual Conference" (pp.239-253), Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 2019.6.27-29.
  4. Ho, K.C. (2018). From underground to rainforest: the impact of the formation of "Malaysia" on the Sarawak Liberation League. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Borneo Chinese Studies (pp.108-118)
Other Publications
  1. Ho, K. C. (2020). MCO from a historical perspective: 1948 Emergency and Malaysian Chinese Community. in AiFM Radio Talk "Boshi Lai Liao (Sembang-sembang Sarjana)", Kuala Lumpur: Radio & Television of Malaysia (RTM), 18 April. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Ho, K. C. Jiaoyu da qushi dui hua jiao de tiaozhan [The Challenge of Education Trends to Chinese Education in Malaysia]. Malaysiakini. Online Media , 2019.3.7, https://www.malaysiakini.com/columns/466966 - Online Media

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Pengalaman Perjuangan Dan Kesedaran Nasionalisme Aktivis Politik Haluan Kiri (pkm) Di Malaysia, 1947 - 1989 ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Risalah Sebagai Instrumen Kerajaan Dalam Memerangi Ancaman Komunis Di Tanah Melayu Pada Zaman Darurat (1948 - 1960) ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Pandangan Dan Tindak Balas Parti Komunis Malaya Terhadap Isu Etnik Di Malaysia Semasa Perang Dingin: Kajian Skrip Radio "suara Revolusi Malaya" (1969 - 1981) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2019 - 2025, Private Funding
    Di Antara Tanah Air Dengan Kampung Halaman: Kajian Peranan Pertubuhan Cina Di Malaysia Dan Hubungannya Dengan Negara China ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2021 - 2025, Private Funding
    Sejarah Sosial Dan Ekonomi Komuniti Cina Di Sungai Petani, Kedah ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2019 - 2025, Private Funding
    Pemasaran Dan Maklumat Laman Sesawang Jabatan Pengajian Tionghua, Um, 2019-2020 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2021 - 2025, Private Funding
    Sejarah Dan Perkembangan Jabatan Pengajian Cina Universiti Malaya Sempena Ulang Tahun Ke-60 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    The History Of The Selangor And Kuala Lumpur Kwang Tung Association ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Teknikal 4 Mata Pelajaran: Sejarah Tahun 5 Sjkc, BAHAGIAN SUMBER DAN TEKNOLOGI PENDIDIKAN, KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Mesyuarat Penterjemahan Dokumen Standard Kurikulum dan Pentaksiran (dksp) Kssr (semakan 2017) Sejarah Tahun 5 dan 6 Ke Bahasa Cina (2-4 Julai 2019), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Mesyuarat Penterjemahan Dokumen Standard Kurikulum dan Pentaksiran (dksp) Kssr (semakan 2017) Sejarah Tahun 5 dan 6 Ke Bahasa Cina (24-26 September), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Mesyuarat Penterjemahan Dokumen Standard Kurikulum dan Pentaksiran (dksp) Kssr (semakan 2017) Sejarah Tahun 5 dan 6 Ke Bahasa Cina (6-8 Ogos 2019), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • (2 Hours Lecture) "an Introduction to The Malaysian Chinese", in Summer Program "social Science and Humanities Immersion Program (soship)", Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya., Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Question-setup Committee Cum Judge for The Forth Tan Kah Kee's Quiz for Secondary School 2018, Tan Kah Kee Foundation
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. 75 YEARS OF CHINESE NEW VILLAGES IN MALAYSIA: REVISITING HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES, SEMINAR ON "EXPLORING MALAYSIA IN THE NORTHERN PERSPECTIVE", School of Asian Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU); Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (International) (23 Dec 2023 - 24 Dec 2023)
  2. Research on Malaysian Chinese: Historical Narratives and Research Constraints, SYMPOSIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN CHINESE EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS & THE ASIAN PULSE OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES: THE MUTUAL REFERENCE ON THEORY, VALUE AND METHODS, South China Normal University (SCNU) (International) (26 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2023)
  3. Study on the Radio Station of the Communist Party of Malaya in China during the Cold War Period (1969-1981), CONTEMPORARY HISTORY: DOCUMENTS AND METHODS , Guangdong Orient Historical Research Foundation; Institute for Studies of China s Neighbouring Countries & Regions, East China Normal University; Guangxi University for Nationalities  (International) (03 Jul 2018 - 06 Jul 2018)
  4. Metodologi Bidang Sains Sosial, Bengkel Metodologi Pascasiswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa , Persatuan Pascasiswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa  (University) (24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018)
  5. Malayan Chinese during the Emergency Period, Academic Seminar of College of ASEAN Studies, College of ASEAN Studies, Guangxi University for Nationalities. (International) (09 Nov 2017 - 09 Nov 2017)
  6. The Belt and Road Initiative, Malaysian Chinese Businessmen and Brain Drain: Problems and Current Situation, The 10th China-ASEAN Think Tank Strategic Dialogue Forum 2017 , Chinese Academy of Social Sciences & People s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomus Region (International) (08 Nov 2017 - 10 Nov 2017)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. A Study on the Localisation of the China Business Associations in Malaysia, 2000-2022, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ISSCO: "CHINESE OVERSEAS: INTEGRATION, IDENTITIES, AND TRANSNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY", International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO); Institute of Science Innovation and Culture (ISIC), Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep, Thailand. (International) (09 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2023)
  2. SOCIAL CHANGES AND LOCAL IDENTIFICATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HULU LANGAT HAKKA ASSOCIATION AND THE SERDANG HAKKA ASSOCIATION, SELANGOR, 2023 BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CONSORTIUM OF GLOBAL HAKKA STUDIES, Consortium of Global Hakka Studies (GHAS) (International) (21 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2023)
  3. Pandangan dan Tindak Balas Parti Komunis Malaya terhadap Isu Etnik di Malaysia semasa Perang Dingin: Kajian Skrip Radio Suara Revolusi Malaya , 1969-1981, Malaysia and Singapore Society of Australia (MASSA) Symposium 2023: Who Are You, Malaysia?, Malaysia and Singapore Society of Australia (MASSA) (International) (07 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023)
  4. A Study on the China-Malaysia Cross-Border E-Commerce Culture: Trade Structure and Its Social Relations, The 13th Southwest Forum Evolution of Political Landscape and New Development of Regional Cooperation in Asia-Pacific Region, Institute of International Relations; Institute of Belt and Road Initiative Studies; Innovation Center for China s Neighbor Diplomacy Studies, Yunnan University; etc (International) (04 Nov 2022 - 06 Nov 2022)
PRESENTER
  1. An Analysis of the Development of Malaysian Chinese Education Movement in the Past Decade (2011-2020), The 2nd High-end Forum of China-Malaysia Relations, School of International Relations/ Institute of Overseas Chinese, Huaqiao University; College of ASEAN Studies, Guangxi University for Nationalities; School of Asian Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University; School of International Studies & School for Southeast Asian Studies, Xiamen University. (International) (28 Nov 2020 - 28 Nov 2020)
  2. Medical Affairs in Guerrilla Warfare of the Malayan Communist Party, Cloud Academy of Malaysian History 3.0: Disease, Pandemic, and Society, Prof.Song Yanpeng (China Social Sciences Press, CHINA) & Dr. Tan Ai Boay (UTAR, MALAYSIA)  (International) (16 Oct 2020 - 01 Nov 2020)
  3. "Macro History" and "Small Stories" in the Historical Writing of Malaysian Chinese Education, Engraving and Constructing: Historical Writing on Malaysian Chinese Education, United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong) , Kajang, Selangor (National) (15 May 2020 - 15 May 2020)
  4. Beliefs and Religions of the Teochew Community of the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Cloud Academy of Malaysian History 2.0: The Culture of Traditional Beliefs, Prof.Song Yanpeng (China Social Sciences Press, CHINA) & Dr. Tan Ai Boay (UTAR, MALAYSIA)  (International) (01 May 2020 - 10 May 2020)
  5. The Radio Propaganda of the Communist Party of Malaya and its influence, Cloud Academy of Malaysian History 1.0, Prof.Song Yanpeng (China Social Sciences Press, CHINA) & Dr. Tan Ai Boay (UTAR, MALAYSIA)  (International) (24 Apr 2020 - 28 Apr 2020)
  6. Communities and Economic Construction of Fujian Overseas Chinese in Malaysia, The International Academic Workshop on "Minnan Culture", The Graduate School of Applied Chinese Studies, National Yunlin University of Sciences & Technology, Taiwan (International) (26 Oct 2019 - 29 Oct 2019)
  7. INVISIBLE BATTLE: THE RADIO PROPAGANDA WAR OF THE MALAYAN COMMUNIST PARTY DURING THE COLD WAR PERIOD, THE SYMPOSIUM ON "MALAYSIA AND THE COLD WAR", DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY, SHANGHAI, CHINA (International) (28 Sep 2019 - 29 Aug 2019)
  8. Invisible Battle: The Radio Propaganda War of the Malayan Communist Party during the Cold War Period, THE SYMPOSIUM ON MALAYSIA AND THE COLD WAR, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY. (International) (28 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2019)
  9. From controlled to self-governance: past, present and future of the Chinese new villages in Malaysia., International Conference on "Rural Revitalization and Deliberative Governance", school of politics and administration, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan, China. (International) (14 May 2019 - 16 May 2019)
  10. The impact of the "States of Emergency" on Chinese Society in Malay(si)a, A People s History of the "Malayan Emergency", Pusat Sejarah Rakyat, Gerakbudaya Bookstore, Students in Resistance, Klscah CRC, Projek Dialog, Malaysia Muda, Imagined Malaysia & Amateur (National) (27 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2018)
  11. A Preliminary Study of the Formation and Changes in Economic Activities of the Jinjiang Community in Malaysia, The 3rd International Seminar on Overseas Chinese and the Culture of Overseas Hometown in China, Guangxi Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, Guangxi University for Nationalities & Institute of China Overseas Chinese (International) (22 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2017)
  12. The Malayan Communist Party s Propaganda during the Cold War Period: A Case Study of the "Voice of Malayan Revolution" (1969-1981), International Workshop on "China and Southeast Asia during the Cold War", Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya, Malaysia & East China Normal University, China (International) (26 Sep 2017 - 26 Sep 2017)
OTHERS
  1. National identity and cultural identity: a comparative study of Lee Kong Chian and Tan Lark Sye, The 10th China Society for Southeast Asian Studies Annual Conference, China Society for Southeast Asian Studies (International) (27 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Alternative Perspectives On The Cultural Revolution: a Comparative Study of The Monthly Review and The China Quarterly, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2022) Contributions of The Eunuch Wang Jinghong to The Relationship Between Southeast Asia and China During The Ming Dynasty, 1405 1436, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2021) The Rise of Cantonese Leadership Among The Chinese Community in The Klang Valley, 1885 - 1941, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2021) Cross Ethnic, Cross-language and Public Opinion Construction: Newspaper of Penang Criterion Press (1895-1911), National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2021) Kapital Sosial Dalam Perkembangan Institusi Pendidikan Cina Di Malaysia: Kajian Kes Sekolah-sekolah Chong Hwa (kuala Lumpur) dan Sekolah Menengah Katolik (petaling Jaya), 1927-1931, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2021) Twenty-four Festive Drums as An Extra-curricular Music Activity in Selected Malaysian Schools (master of Education, Segi University), National, (External Examiner)
  7. (2020) Chief Editor for the Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, a peer reviewed journal published by Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya., (Editor)
  8. (2020) (Doctoral Thesis) ETHNIC IDENTITY AND RELATIONS IN MULTICULTURAL MALAYSIA: A CASE STUDY ON THE SERI KEMBANGAN HAKKA NEW VILLAGE, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2020) (Master Thesis) THE NARRATIVE STRATEGIES OF MEMORY CONSTRUCTION IN NG KIM CHEW'S NOVELS, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2020) MASTERS CANDIDATURE DEFENCE, DEPARTMENT OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY MALAYA, 26 JUNE 2020 , (PANEL PENILAI)
  11. (2020) AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN TEKNIKAL 4 MATA PELAJARAN: SEJARAH TAHUN 5 SJKC , (Advisory Committee)
  12. (2020) (Master Thesis) The Functions and Evolution of the Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Association , (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2020) DOCTORAL CANDIDATURE DEFENCE, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY MALAYA, 13 MARCH 2020 , (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2019) PANEL MEMBER FOR THE DOCTORAL CANDIDATURE DEFENCE, DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY MALAYA, 5 NOVEMBER 2019., (PANEL MEMBER)
  15. (2019) KEMANUSIAAN: The Asian Journal of Humanities (Manuscript ID KAJH-OA-08-2018-0205) , (Reviewer)
  16. (2019) PANEL MEMBER FOR MASTER STUDENT'S CANDIDATURE DEFENCE, DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY MALAYA, 28 JANUARY 2019. , (PANEL MEMBER)
  17. (2018) Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, 2018, Vol.6 (1), (Reviewer)
  18. (2018) International Communication of Chinese Culture (Manuscript Number: ICCC-D-18-00004) , (Reviewer)
  19. (2018) PENGKONGLOMERATAN AKHBAR CINA DI SEMENANJUNG MALAYSIA (2001-2011): RESPONS DAN IMPAK TERHADAP GOLONGAN INTELEKTUAL DAN BUDAYAWAN CINA , (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2018) Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society (JMBRAS) , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) Pelantikan Sebagai Pengerusi/ahli Jawatankuasa Penyemakan Naskhah Sedia Kamera Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Tahun 6 Sjkc (ii), National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2021) Pelantikan Sebagai Pengerusi/ahli Jawatankuasa Penyemakan Naskhah Sedia Kamera Mata Pelajaran Sejarah Tahun 6 Sjkc (i), National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2020) Moderator of Seminar on the Chinese Family Businesses in Malaysia: Originality, Evolution and Future Development [6 May 2020], Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Ubiversity of Malaya, National
  4. (2020) Moderator of Seminar on the National Construction of Chinese in East Malaysia from the History of Chinese Education in Sarawak [3 June 2020], Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Ubiversity of Malaya, National
  5. (2020) Moderator of Seminar on the Past & Present of the Malaysian Chinese Newspapers [24 June 2020], Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Ubiversity of Malaya, International
  6. (2020) Managing Editor for book titled "Irama Patriotik terhadap Malaysia: Antologi Puisi Penyair Mahua" edited by Goh Then Chye, Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa & Persatuan Siswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa (PEJATI), Universiti Malaya.
  7. (2019) SPEAKER FOR SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, University
  8. (2019) TALK ON "THE ORIGIN OF CHINESE GUILDS & ASSOCIATIONS IN MALAYSIA, AND KWANG TUNG CULTURE", THE SELANGOR & KUALA LUMPUR KWANG TUNG ASSOCIATION
  9. (2018) THE 11TH CHINA-ASEAN THINK TANK STRATEGIC DIALOGUE FORUM, OrganiserGUANGXI ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES; COUNSELLORS' OFFICE OF THE PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT OF GUANGXI ZHUANG AUTONOMOUS REGION; CHINA-ASEAN EXPO SECRETARIAT, International
  10. (2018) Panel Moderator for the "International Forum on Chinese Education", Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya, International
  11. (2017) Academic Committee (Vice Chairman), LLG Cultural Development Centre, National
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Invitation as Moderator of Panel : 2021 Issco Asia Pacific Regional Conference, 4-5th December 2021, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Appointment as Member in Organising Committee, International, (Event Coordinator)
  3. (2021) Penyemak Teks dan Ahli Panel Bicara Pameran Kalendar Lunar Cina Di Muzium Negara, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2020) Research on Wuhan Choir s Malaya Anti-Japanese Publicity and Relief Events, Shanshan Qian
  2. (2020) Research on Advancing Malaysian Chinese Education in the Construction of the, Xueli Wan
  3. (2019) HOW XI JINPING CONSOLIDATE AND ENHANCE THE LEGITIMACY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY (PROPOSAL), LOU YATU
  4. (2019) CHINA'S CULTURAL DIPLOMACY TO MALAYSIA FROM THE PERSEPTIVE OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (PROPOSAL), XING JING
  5. (2018) Conflict and Reconciliation: Intercultural Writing in Tash Aw and Tan Twan Eng's Novels, WANG ZHEN
  6. (2018) Analysis on Chinese Language Teaching in International School of Malaysia: Implementation and Impacts, Ma Qian Li
Master
  1. (2019) PERBEZAAN PENGGUNAAN SUKATAN MATAPELAJARAN DI SMK DAN DUZHONG DALAM PEMBENTUKAN IDENTITI PELAJAR CINA DI MALAYSIA: SATU KAJIAN KES KEATAS EMPAT SEKOLAH MENENGAH DI KUALA LUMPUR - PETALING JAYA (PROPOSAL), LIM SIEW CHU
  2. (2019) PENINGKATAN PENCAPAIAN MURID KSSR DALAM GENRE KESUSASTERAAN CINA, LEE HUI TING
  3. (2019) Cabaran dan Pelaksanaan "Konsep Bacaan Seluruh Buku" di Sekolah Rendah Cina Malaysia kajian kes ke atas "Kelab Buku Berasaskan Kelas Malaysia"(KBBKM), Law Puay Khee
  4. (2018) PERKEMBANGAN PERSATUAN KLAN CINA DAN CABARANNYA PADA MASA KINI: KAJIAN KES PERSATUAN KAUM LEE TIOW ENG, Lee Chin Hong
  5. (2018) Kajian Struktur Ayat Dalam Buku Teks Bahasa Cina Tahap Satu Sekolah Rendah Malaysia, Tan Kim Kee
  6. (2017) The Development and New Trend of Independent Chinese Secondary School (ICSS) in Penang (2009-2019) - A Case Study of Jit Sin Independent High School & Phor Tay Private High School, ONG KHENG LING
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2020) AII3001 Projek Ilmiah (Academic Project)
  2. (2019) AII3001 PROJEK ILMIAH
  3. (2018) AII3001 PROJEK ILMIAH

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) AQB7013 - Special Topics in Chinese Studies
  2. (2022) AQB7005 - Studies of Malaysian Chinese Society
  3. (2021) AQB7001 - Research Methodology for Chinese Studies
  4. (2021) AQB7013 - Special Topics in Chinese Studies
  5. (2020) AQB7005 - Studies of Malaysian Chinese Society
Bachelor
  1. (2022) AII3015 - Chinese Business Culture
  2. (2022) AIX1005 - Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
  3. (2022) AII2027 - Economic Activities of Southeast Asian Chinese
  4. (2022) AII2002 - Research Methodology in Chinese Studies
  5. (2022) AII2016 - Studies of Malaysian Chinese Communities
  6. (2021) AII3015 - Chinese Business Culture
  7. (2021) AII2016 - Studies of Malaysian Chinese Communities
  8. (2020) AIX2001 - Research Methodology for Social Science and Humanities
  9. (2020) GIG1005 - Social Engagement
  10. (2020) AII2016 - Studies of Malaysian Chinese Communities
  11. (2020) AII1005 - Chinese Civilisation
  12. (2020) AII2002 - Research Methodology in Chinese Studies
  13. (2020) AII2016 - Studies of Malaysian Chinese Communities
  14. (2019) AII1005 - Chinese Civilisation
  15. (2019) AII2002 - Research Methodology in Chinese Studies
  16. (2018) AII1005 - Chinese Civilisation
  17. (2018) AII1005 - Chinese Civilisation
  18. (2018) AII2002 - Research Methodology in Chinese Studies

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Ketua Editor, Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, Jabatan Pengajian Cina, (01 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2026) (University)
  • Participated in The "bridging and Discovering" 2018 Tan Kah Kee International Forum, (06 Oct 2018 - 06 Oct 2018)
  • Participated in The "17th International Conference O Digitalization and Bibliography of Chinese Fiction & Drama 2018", (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)