Manil Kara Kauki is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Science, Universiti Malaya. She specializes in Coaching and Sport Science, with strong expertise in swimming performance, training methodology, and athlete development.Her academic journey reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in sports coaching and athlete training.Before entering academia, Manil was an ex-national swimmer and water polo athlete for Indonesia, experiences that shaped her deep understanding of aquatic sports and athlete performance. Since 2017, she has served as a professional Swimming Coach at a leading swimming academy in Shah Alam, where she continues to mentor young athletes and develop training programs.Manil is active in research and publication, particularly in the fields of coaching science, physical education, and aquatic training. Her passion for teaching, coaching, and research continues to drive her mission to support athlete development and inspire future professionals in sport and exercise science.

Ts.Dr. Siti Hajar Halili is a Professor in Innovative Digital Learning at the Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She is also a Professional Technologist (Ts) from the Malaysian Board of Technology (MBOT). Currently, she is the Head of the Department of Curriculum & Instructional Technology. She was formerly with the Research Division, Prime Minister Department, Malaysia. She holds a Degree in Information System Management from the University Technology MARA, a Master's in Educational Technology, and a Ph.D. in Adult Education Technology from the University Sains Malaysia. Her works are published in ISI, SCOPUS, Malaysian and International journals. She has also published books and chapters in books. She has received awards such as the Dean’s Award, Best of Presentation Award, Excellent Service Award, Gold Award, The Most Outstanding Reviewer, Appreciation Certificate from Jabatan Pendidikan Selangor, and scholarships from MyBrain15 and USM Fellowship. She was the Chief Editor of Jurnal Penyelidikan Pendidikan and an article reviewer for several journals and conferences. She is also appointed as the university's open distance learning (ODL) expert, Programme Coordinator for the university's ODL and Master of Instructional Technology program, Head of Auditor for the faculty of education, and one of the University Malaya Family Research & Development Centre committee members. She focuses her research on Innovative Digital Learning, particularly in Flipped Learning, Open Distance Learning, Digital Badges Learning, Instructional Design & Technology and Digital Curriculum Innovation. In short, she utilises digital learning to make learning flexible through Flipped Learning, accessible via Open Distance Learning and rewarding with Digital Badges. She also ensures it is well-designed, utilising Instructional Design & Technology and modern approaches through Digital Curriculum Innovation. This approach combines technology with pedagogy to create effective and impactful learning experiences for all.

Professor Dr. Maya Khemlani David (Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya) received the Linguapax Award in 2007 and   is an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, United Kingdom and an Honorary Member of the Foundation of Endangered Languages. As a sociolinguist, Dr. David has a special interest in discourse analysis, languages in Malaysian minority communities, and the role of language in establishing and maintaining national unity within and across cultures. She is a Visiting Scholar, College for Women and also consultant (ELT) for Kinnaird College, both in Lahore, Pakistan. She also is Hon. Academic Consultant, London College of Clinical Hypnosis. She holds an Executive Diploma in Coaching and also in Counselling.  Her publications include Malaysian Indian: Sociocultural Assimilation towards the Malay Majority (2012, Tanjung Malim, UPSI), Leadership Discourse of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad (2010, Shah Alam, UPENA ), Code-Switching in Malaysia ( 2009,Frankfurt, Peter Lang) and The Sindhis of Malaysia: A Sociolinguistic Account (2001, London, ASEAN), and her co-edited and edited publications are National Planning and Language Shifts in Malaysian Minority Communities: Speaking in Many Tongues(2011,IIAS/ICAS, University of Amsterdam Press), Politeness in Malaysian Family Talk (2008, Serdang: UPM), Language and Human Rights: Focus on Malaysia (2007, Serdang: UPM), Language and the Power of the Media (2006, Frankfurt, Peter Lang), Language Choices and Discourse of Malaysian Families: Case Studies of Families in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2006, Petaling Jaya, Strategic International and Research Development Centre), Teaching of English in Second and Foreign Language Settings: Focus on Malaysia (2004, Frankfurt, Peter Lang) and Developing Reading Skills (2002, Kuala Lumpur: Melta/Sasbadi). Dr. David can be contacted at: mayadavid@yahoo.com Areas of Specialisation • Cross-Cultural Communication • Discourse Analysis • English for Specific Purposes • Language Maintenance and Language Shift • Language of the Elderly • Language and Human Rights