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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MADAM BUSYRA BINTI SALIHIN

Busyra Binta Salihin berasal dari Kelantan, dan mendapat pendidikan awal di Sekolah Rendah Islam ABIM Al Hikmah Kota Bharu sebelum melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat menengah di Maahad Muhammadi Perempuan (Pasir Pekan) Merupakan graduan dalam bidang Bahasa dan Linguistik Arab dari Fakulti Bahasa dan Linguistik, Universiti Malaya pada tahun 2020. Pernah berkhidmat di bawah syarikat Arabic Language and Consultancy (ALC), Nilam Puri semasa menjalankan latihan industri. Mula berkhidmat sebagai pendidik sejurus tamat pengajian iaitu pada Februari 2020 sebagai guru di Taman Tahfiz Darus Salam Telipot, Kota Bharu dan seterusnya mendapat tawaran sebagai guru di Yayasan Islam Kelantan pada bulan Ogos 2020. Semasa berkhidmat di bawah Yayasan Islam Kelantan telah menyambung pengajian dalam bidang Pendidikan di Institusi Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) Kota Bharu dan berjaya memperolehi Diploma Pascasiswazah Pendidikan (Bahasa Arab Sekolah Menengah) pada tahun 2022. Seterusnya menjawat jawatan sebagai Pegawai Perkhidmatan Pendidikan di Universiti Malaya pada Februari 2024. Berpengalaman dalam menyediakan modul bahasa Arab bagi pelajar sekolah Rendah dan Menengah, menyediakan video serta dan  bahan bantu Mengajar digital Bahasa Arab. 

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DR. VEENESH A/L V.SELVARATNAM

Dr Veenesh Selvaratnam is a Consultant Orthopaedic, Robotic and Hip & Knee Surgeon at University Malaya Specialist Centre and University Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His private practice is in University Malaya Specialist Centre. He is also a senior lecturer in University Malaya. He completed all his Orthopaedic training in the UK. He is a UK Fellowship trained robotic hip and knee surgeon. He was appointed a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Manchester University Hospital, UK in 2020. He spent 18 years in the UK prior to returning to serve in Malaysia via TalentCorp Returning Expert Programme. He served in the Ministry of Health (KKM) Malaysia and is a KKM recognised sub specialist Arthroplasty (Hip & Knee Joint Replacement) surgeon. He is passionate about his work and is skilled in Hip and Knee Surgery particularly Knee Replacement, Robotic Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement) Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Sports Knee Surgery, ACL Surgery, Meniscal Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy and joint preservation surgery. Subspecialties: Hip Surgery Knee Surgery Sports Injury All conditions and treatments: General Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery Total Knee Replacement & Partial Knee Replacement Robotic Knee Replacement Total Hip Replacement Partial Hip Replacement Robotic Hip Replacement Knee Arthroscopy Revision Hip & Knee Replacement Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury / Reconstruction Patellofemoral disease / Anterior Knee Pain (Kneecap pain) Patella (kneecap) instability Torn Meniscus (Cartilage) Cartilage Surgery (Knee) Hip & Groin Pain Joint Injections & Pain Management He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom in 2006. He obtained his Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), UK in 2009 and his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, UK (FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedics) in 2015. He completed his specialist Orthopaedic training in the sought-after Liverpool Deanery Orthopaedic Training Programme obtaining his Completion of Certificate of Training (CCT) in 2017. He is board-certified by the Malaysian National Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed subspecialty Hip and Knee Fellowship Training in the UK at Wrightington, Exeter and Bristol which are world renowned centres. He was also selected as the first European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Robotic Travelling Fellow and visited centres in Germany, France and the UK. He is also a robotic fellowship trained and certified surgeon. FELLOWSHIPS: European Robotic Fellowship (EFORT), UK, Germany, France (Robotic Hip & Knee Replacement Certified Surgeon) Exeter Hip Fellowship, PEOC, Exeter, UK Knee Fellowship, AOC, Bristol, UK Knee Fellowship, PEOC, Exeter, UK Hip & Knee Fellowship, Wrightington Hospital, UK Dr Veenesh Selvaratnam is a member of the Malaysian Medical Association, Malaysian Society for Hip and Knee Surgeons, General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, and Malaysian Orthopaedic Association. He has published extensively in Orthopaedic journals and has presented in numerous national and international meetings. He is passionate about research and teaching.

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