DR. CHAN WAH LOONG

Dr. Chan Wah Loong received his M.D. certificate in 2014 from Universiti Sains Malaysia and has completed his specialty training in internal Medicine at University of Malaya. He has earned distinction in the final part of his MMed Master in Internal Medicine training. He was the Head Of Department and Internal Medicine Specialist in Hospital Keningau from 2023-2024. He was also the Head of Antimicrobial Stewardship and specialist in charge of Infectious Control Unit for Kluster Keningau, Sabah. He is currently a trainee in Gastroenterology and Hepatology under Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. He is a passionate doctor who has a strong interest in research, publications, and journalism involving topics in various subspecialties of internal medicine especially Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is the winner for the First Prize in Young Investigator Awards and Third Prize in Best Poster Awards in GUT 2025 (Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Annual Scientific Meeting).

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DR. WAN ROHANI BINTI WAN MOKHTAR

Wan Rohani Wan Mokhtar merupakan alumni Universiti Al-Azhar, Kaherah, mendapat pendidikan peringkat Sarjana dan Ph.D dari Universiti Malaya. Berkepakaran dalam bidang Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Kedua, Linguistik Arab dan Pengajian Islam. Berkecimpung dalam bidang bahasa Arab sejak tahun 1994 semasa permulaan kerjaya sebagai guru bahasa Arab serta pegawai latihan di Pusat Bahasa Arab, Yayasan Islam Kelantan. Semasa berkhidmat di Universiti Malaya, dilantik sebagai Ketua Unit Pemantapan dan Pemantauan Bahasa, Arab, Penyelaras Program Asasi serta pengarah Kem Bahasa Arab peringkat antarabangsa Merupakan tenaga pengajar di Asasi Pengajian Islam, Akademi Pengajian Islam Universiti Malaya dan berpengalaman dalam dalam menguruskan kem bahasa Arab, program pengukuhan bahasa Arab serta menyediakan kurikulum program Asasi serta modul-modul bahasa Arab untuk pelajar dan orang awam.

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ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. SANTHA A/P CHENAYAH @ RAMU

Associate Professor Dr. Santha Chenayah has demonstrated sustained excellence across academic scholarship, institutional leadership, and societal engagement for over three decades. Her intellectual contributions to the fields of environmental economics, operations research, and sustainability reflect a trajectory of deep expertise, policy relevance, and global impact. Holding a Ph.D. and Master’s in Economics from Osaka University, Japan, and a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from Universiti Malaya, she possesses a foundation rooted in both analytical rigor and regional policy insight.Dr. Chenayah’s research output includes over 40 peer-reviewed publications, many in high-impact journals indexed by Web of Science, Scopus, and ESCI. Her body of work addresses climate change mitigation, green disposal behavior, electric vehicle adoption, and solid waste management, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach to contemporary environmental challenges. She has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Researcher on more than 20 funded projects supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, University of Malaya, and global institutions such as the World Bank. Her scholarly excellence is recognized through prestigious accolades, including the Outstanding Paper Award by Emerald Literati (2019), multiple Excellent Service Awards from University of Malaya, and the JSPS RONPAKU Fellowship awarded by Japan (2003–2007).Dr. Chenayah has contributed extensively to academic development through course instruction, programme coordination, and postgraduate supervision. She has taught more than 15 undergraduate and postgraduate modules covering macroeconomics, environmental economics, welfare economics, Environmental Management and Planning. Between 2020 and 2025 alone, she was appointed as internal examiner for over 40 postgraduate theses. Her leadership in academic quality assurance includes contributions to curriculum redesign and assessment at faculty and national levels.In addition to her pedagogical responsibilities, Dr. Chenayah has held key administrative roles, including multiple terms as Head of the Department of Economics at Universiti Malaya. She has served on more than 70 institutional and faculty-level committees, ranging from safety and health boards to steering panels on strategic policy and curriculum development. Her editorial leadership includes current appointments as the Chief Editor and Associate Editor of Institutions and Economies, and Associate Editor of the Singapore Economic Review (2024–2026), reflecting her influence in shaping scholarly discourse in economics across the region.A defining aspect of Dr. Chenayah’s professional portfolio is her international engagement and representation. As the Honorary Secretary of the Malaysian Economic Association (MEA), she has actively represented Malaysia at Federation of ASEAN Economic Associations (FAEA) conferences across ASEAN countries. These diplomatic assignments underscore her role in promoting regional economic integration, academic exchange, and multilateral collaboration. By fostering intellectual ties and facilitating joint dialogues on policy and development, her contributions have elevated Malaysia’s visibility in regional economics while expanding her own transnational scholarly networks. Such experiences enrich her academic leadership and position her as a regional ambassador of Malaysian economic thought.Complementing her academic and regional roles, Dr. Chenayah has contributed her expertise to national policy development and consultancy initiatives. She has led and participated in advisory projects for key institutions including the World Bank, MB Inc. Perak, and Malaysia’s Ministry of Environment, addressing strategic themes such as circular economy planning, rare earth supply chain resilience, and carbon mitigation. Her consistent engagement with media outlets, webinars, and public policy forums highlights her ability to translate research into actionable insights.Through the integration of research excellence, pedagogical innovation, academic stewardship, and ASEAN-level diplomatic engagement, Dr. Santha Chenayah exemplifies the ideals of a modern scholar whose work transcends borders and disciplines. Her sustained record of contributions aligns with Universiti Malaya’s mission to foster transformative education and globally relevant scholarship.

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