Curriculum Vitae

DR. LING TEK SOON

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of China Studies
    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • lingteksoon
  • 03-7956 5663

BIOGRAPHY

Ling Tek Soon is a senior lecturer at the Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya. Apart from teaching, he is currently working on a UMRG project in University of Malaya, entitle “Abode of Dead, Depository of Knowledge and Contested Realm: A Study of Chinese Cemeteries in Malaysia”. 

Ling Tek Soon received his BA (Chinese Studies) and MA (East Asian Studies) from University of Malaya in 1997 and 2002.His thesis was titled “The Fundamental Ideologies of Deng Xiao Ping Conceming Reformation and Renewal since 1978" (Idea-idea Asas Deng Xiaoping terhadap Dasar Reformasi danPembukaan sejak tahun 1978). He was a tutor in the East Asian Studies Department, University of Malaya from 1998 to 2000 while working jointly as a n executive editor in The "Rosa Sintesis" Journal published by Centre of Malaysian Chinese Studies. 

In year 2001, he worked as a Mandarin Lecturer in UiTM, Pahang. Subsequently, he  went on to pursue a Ph.D at Tsinghua University, Beijing in 2007. He received a doctorate degree in 2011 with a thesis titled “The Political Idea of Yangdu”. In the same year, he was appointed as a lecturer  in Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • FOREIGN POLICY
    Contemporary Chinese Politics
  • MALAYSIAN CHINESE
    MALAYSIAN CHINESE
  • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
    MALAYSIA-CHINA RELATIONS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • BA (Hons), (Arts)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MA, (Arts)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • PhD, (Politik China)
    Tsinghua University

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    02 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Head of Unit
    12 Jan 2022 - 11 Jan 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    12 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Fundraising
    28 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Akademik
    28 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Laman Web
    28 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Persidangan
    28 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ketua Jawatankuasa Jurnal CCS
    28 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Head
    01 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 (Malaysian Chinese Research Center (McRc), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Head
    01 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 (Malaysian Chinese Research Center (McRc), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Pengawas
    18 Nov 2016 - 21 Nov 2016 (Institute of China Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Pengawas
    18 Nov 2015 - 20 Nov 2015 (Institute of China Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Pengawas
    11 Nov 2013 - 11 Nov 2013 (Institute of China Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Pengawas
    06 Nov 2013 - 08 Nov 2013 (Institute of China Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Pengawas
    27 Oct 2011 - 28 Oct 2011 (Institute of China Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))

MEMBERSHIPS

  • FULL MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2011 (National)
  • MEMBER OF GLOBAL CHINESE REVIEW ACADEMIC JOURNAL'S INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC COMMITTEE, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2022 to 2022 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • ANUGERAH SEMANGAT DATO LIM KIM SOO
    The Federation of Heng Ann Association Malaysia , 2022 (National)
  • Panel Hakim Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia MPI-Petronas 2016
    Malaysia Press Institute, 2018 (National)
  • Panel Hakim Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia MPI-Petronas 2016
    Malaysia Press Institute (MPI), 2017 (National)
  • Fujianese Overseas Chinese and Development of Villages and Towns in Malaysia
    Huaqiao University, 2016 (International)
  • Taiwan Fellowship Program 2017
    Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University, 2016 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • Scheme SLAI Universiti Malaya
    Institute of China Studies,Universiti Malaya & KPT, 2007 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chen, Chih-Ming; Ling, Tek-Soon; Chang, Chung; Hsu, Chih-Fan; Lim, Chia-Pei (2022). Development and application of a digital humanities research platform for biographies of Malaysian personalities, ELECTRONIC LIBRARY. . doi:10.1108/EL-01-2022-0007
  2. Fan, P. W., Hui, S., Ling, T. S. (2010). Homeland Consciousness and Literary Evolvement: A Summary of the 3rd International Conference on Malaysian Chinese Literature, Foreign Literature Studies. 32(4), 157-160
Others
  1. Ling Tek Soon. (2023). Preliminary Research of Sanyi Teaching at Malaysia: A Case Study of Choo Hing Tze, Port Klang. Literature in a New Key, Vol. 37, p. 109-126.
  2. Ling Tek Soon & Guo Shuaishuai. (2022). Powerful, Different, Equal: Overcoming the Misconceptions and Differences between China and the U. S., CONTEMPORARY CHINA STUDIES Vol. 9 No. 1, April 2022, pp. 95-99.
  3. Charles, M. G. & Ling, T. S. (2021). Wielding Spft Power Through The Kong Zi Institute, PLATFORM - A Journal of Management & Humanities, 4(1), 12-21.
  4. Ling, TS. (2021). Migration and State of Emergency: Cold War Scenes and Memories in Pandamaran New Village, Klang, Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 10 (1), 11-24. doi: 10.6962/MJHSS.202106_10(1).0002.
  5. Liao Bowen, Ling Tek Soon (2018, October). Would the China-Malaysia Two Countries Twin Parks Take a Chill Pill, World Affairs, 34-37.
  6. Ling Tek Soon. Liao Bowen (2018). China-Malaysia Two Countries Twin Parks under the Background of Belt and Road Initiative: Status quo, Opportunities and Challenges, Journal of Asian and African Studies, 2018(1), 263-284.
  7. Kuek, Florence, Ling Tek Soon. "Autobiography and Ethical Literary Criticism", Interlitteraria, No. 2 (July 2017), p. 282-296.
  8. Ling Tek Soon & Fan Pik Wah. (2017). The Cultural Communication Role of Mazu Belief in One Belt and One Road Mazu Culture Research, 4(4):36-42.
  9. Ling, T.S. (2017). "Belt and Road Initiative" and Tan Kah Kee's China Dream, Tan Kah Kee Bulletin, 03, 15-17.
  10. Deng, J. Y., & Ling, T. S. (2016). Management of Kuala Lumpur Hokkien Cemetery during the British Colonial Period (1885-1957). Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture , 4 (1), 21-35.
  11. Ling, T. S. (2015). Abode of Body and Spirit: Discussion on Ethics of Diverse Ethnic Groups in He Shufang's Novel Do Not Mention. Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture , 42 (04), 123-135.
  12. Chow Bing Ngeow,Tek Soon Ling,Pik Shy Fan,2014.Pursuing Chinese Studies Admist Identity Politics in Malaysia,East Asia: An International Quarterly,31(2):103-122.
  13. Ling, Tek Soon, 2014.Orang Hokkien dan Persatuan Hokkien di Kuala Lumpur Sebelum Merdeka (1885-1957). The World of Chinese Language and Literature Monthly 29(12):20-23.
  14. Ling, Tek Soon, Fan, Pik Shy. 2013.Record, Reflect and Explore: Real-life Concerns in Ma Lun's Novels. Foreign Literature Studies
  15. Ling, Tek Soon. 2013.Li-Hong Li, Multiculturalism, Universitas 40(2):111-117.
  16. Ling,Tek Soon & Fan,Pik Shy.2013.Record,Reflect and Explore:Real-life Concerns in Ma Lun's Novels.Foreign Literature Studies,35(6):73-79.
  17. Ling,Tek Soon,2012, Construction of the Contemporary history of Malaysia-China Relations.China-ASEAN Perspective Forum.2(1&2):273-284.
  18. Fan, Pik Shy,Yeoh, Kok Kheng,Ling, Tek Soon.2011.Dialect and Region: The Complex Linguistic System of Malaysian Chinese Prose.Foreign Literature Studies.33(6):133-139.
  19. Ling, Tek Soon.2011.Perception of Reform: China Model as Affirmation. International Journal of China Studies 2(1): 99-114.
  20. FAN, PIK WAH, HUI, SU, LING, TEK SOON.2010.Homeland Consciousness and Literary Evolvement: A Summary of the 3rd International Conference on Malaysia Chinese Literature. Foreign Literature Studies 32 (4):157-160.
Books
  1. Ling, Tek Soon & Kim Teck. (2019) The Malaysia Henghua Personalities, Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Heng Ann Malaysia.
  2. Ling Tek Soon,Chen Chunde, Huang Qingyi & Ke Jinde.2015.Three Founders of FHAM.Kuala Lumpur:The Federation of Heng Ang Malaysia.
Chapter in Books
  1. Fan Pik Shy, Yeoh Kok Kheng, Ling Tek Soon. (2023). Local Accent and Area: On the Multiple System of Mahua Prose Language in Chong Yee-Voon & Chan Tah Wei (Ed,) Equatorial Shorea: Research Essays of Malaysia Chinese Prose (pp. 99-112). Asia-Pacific Chinese Literature Research Centre.
  2. Ling, Tek Soon & Ngeow, Chow Bing (2020). Developments of Malaysia s foreign relations in 2019 in Su Yingying & Zhai Kun (Eds.), Annual Report on Development of Malaysia (2020) (pp. 82-101). Beijing, Beijing Foreign Study University Press & Social Sciences Academic Press (China).
  3. Ling, Tek Soon, (2020). The Study of Kuala Lumpur Kuan Yin Temple and Selangor Klang Kwan Imm Temple in Chen Yi-Yuan & NGUY N Thu Hi n (Eds.), The Study of Asia Guan Yin And Goddess Belief (pp. 147-162). Taipei: Lernbook Publishing House.
  4. Ling, Tek Soon. (2019). Li Yi in Ling, Tek Soon & Kim Teck. The Malaysia Henghua Personalities (pp. 220-225). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Heng Ann Malaysia.
  5. Ling, Tek Soon. (2019). Song Yuanmo in Ling, Tek Soon & Kim Teck. The Malaysia Henghua Personalities (pp. 226-228). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Heng Ann Malaysia.
  6. Ling, Tek Soon. (2019). Tong Yujin in Ling, Tek Soon & Kim Teck. The Malaysia Henghua Personalities (pp. 8-13). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Heng Ann Malaysia.
  7. Ling, Tek Soon. (2019). Tu Naibing in Ling, Tek Soon & Kim Teck. The Malaysia Henghua Personalities (pp. 390-395). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Heng Ann Malaysia.
  8. Ling, Tek Soon. (2019). Wang Tianqing in Ling, Tek Soon & Kim Teck. The Malaysia Henghua Personalities (pp. 88-93). Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Heng Ann Malaysia.
  9. Ngeow Chow-Bing & Ling Tek Soon. (2019). China Knowledge in the Malay-language Intellectual World. in Ngeow Chow-Bing (Eds.), Researching China in Southeast Asia, (pp.67-90). Oxford: Routledge.
  10. Ling Tek Soon (2018). The Diasporic Deity: A Study of Kuala Lumpur Guan Yin Temple. In Chen Yiyuan (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Min-nan Culture 2017 (pp. 469-483). Kinmen: Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County; Tainan: NCKU Department of Chinese Literature.
  11. Chee-Beng Tan, Chow Bing Ngeow, Tek Soon Ling. (2017). A Determinded Ethnologist: Interview with Professor Tan Chee Beng. in Producing China in Southeast Asia, Shih, Chih-yu, (95-111). Singapore, Springer Singapore.
  12. Chow Bing Ngeow, Tek Soon Ling, Pik Shy Fan. (2017), Pursuing Chinese Studies Amidst Identity Politics in Malaysia, in Chih-yu Shih (ed.), Producing China in Southeast Asia (103-122). Singapore: Springer Singapore.
  13. Yen Ching-Hwang, Chow Bing Ngeow, Tek Soon Ling. (2017). A Witness to History: Interview with Professor Yen Ching-Hwang, in Shih, Chih-yu (Ed.), Producing China in Southeast Asia (113-128). Singapore: Springer Singapore.
  14. LING, Tek Soon, FAN, Pik Shy. 2015. The Research of Pulau Ketam Quan Shun Fa Association , The Future of Historic Island,Pp.225-232.
  15. Fan, Pik Shy, Ling, Tek Soon.2014.The Ethnic Identity and Homeland Identity of Kinmen Community in Pulau Ketam, Malaysia: a Prelimary Research, Chen,Yi- Yuan(ed).2014 International Academic Conference on the Studies of Kinmen,Kinmen: Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County & CHASS, National Cheng Kung University.
  16. Ling, Tek Soon, 2012, Ma Lun's Short Stories Collection Review, Dlm Ma Lun's Short Stories Collection, hlm.8-18.Taipei: Showwe Information Co.,Ltd.
  17. Ling, Tek Soon, 2012.Perkembangan Persatuan Kinmen Pulau Ketam, dlm,Chen Yiyuan （ed）,2012 International Academic Conference on the studies of Kinmen, hlm. 491-499. Kinmen: Jabatan Kebudayaan Daerah Kinmen & Research Centre for National Cheng Kung University.
  18. Ling, Tek Soon. 2012.Professor Lim's Lecture.Dlm. Kok Chung, Hou & Khai Leong, Ho(pnyt). My Virtues Scent Sweet: Essays in Honor of Professor Lim Chooi Kwa's 70th Birthday, hlm.93-98. Petaling Jaya: Centre for Chinese Studies Research Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
  19. Ling, Tek Soon. 2011. The Study of Zhang Jing Yun s Nostalgia , Hu, Decai (ed). Culture Diversity and the Construction of World Chinese Literature , Beijing: The Chinese Overseas Publishing House, pp. 470-476.
  20. Ling, Tek Soon.2010. .In Shi Xueqin & Liao Dake (ed.)East Asian Regional Integration: Diaspora and Impact (Volume 2). Kuala Lumpur: ICS, UM.pp.269-285.
  21. Ling, Tek Soon.2007. Deng Xiaoping s Perspective on China s Reform and Open-Door Policy.In Hou Kok Chung (ed.)China and Malaysia in the Discourse of Globalization. Kuala Lumpur: ICS, UM.pp.29-41.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Ling Tek Soon. (2023). The Early Stage of Briggs Plan: Kampung Bukit Changgang and Tiram Buruk New Village as Case Study in Bo-Wei Chiang (Ed,) Proceeding of Conference Thirty Years after Military Administration: Quemoy Studies in the War and Post War Period, (pp. 259-274) The Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County, Taiwan.
  2. Ling Tek Soon. (2018). Mazu of Hengann: The Establishment of Kuala Lumpur Mazu Temple and Its Worship Zone Construction. In Ye Mingsheng (Ed.), Proceedings of the Forum of the Xian Liang Gang Mazu Culture (in press). Beijing: Religion Culture Publishing House.
  3. Ling Tek Soon, Danny Wong Tze Ken, Fan Pik Wah, Goh Hong Ching.2014. Abode of Dead, Depository of Knowledge and Contested Realm: A New Discussion of Chinese Cemeteries in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Tendency, Status and Achievement of Chinese Cemetery Research Conference Proceding.10-15
Other Publications
  1. Ling Tek Soon. (2023, October 17). The Origin of Bak Kut Teh is not from Malaysia? The China Press. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, April 07). Street Name Commemorated Figure Series 1: Mr. Chan Ah Choo, Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, April 14). Street Name Commemorated Figure Series 2: Li Kim Chuan J. P., Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, April 21). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 3: Yeo Guan Hup J. P., Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, April 28). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 4: Mr Yeoh Koh Kiat, Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, June 1). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 9: Goh Hock Huat J. P. (2), Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, June 15). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 11: R. M. M. L. Letchumanan Chettiar J. P., Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  8. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, June 22). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 12: H. A. Wootton J. P., Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  9. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, June 8). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 10: V. K. Chinniah J. P., Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, May 05). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 5: Dr Ansley Young, Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, May 12). Street Name Commemorated Figure Series 6: Raja Lumu, Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  12. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, May 17). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 7: Goh Hock Huat J. P. (1), Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  13. Ling Tek Soon. (2022, May 25). Street Name Commenmorated Figure Series 8: D. Richard Amarasekera J. P., Sin Chew Daily. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  14. Ling, T. S. (2021). Living Justice for Foreign Workers, Sin Chew Jit Poh 2021-03-19 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2024, Government Agency
    Perkembangan Kampung Baru Pandamaran Dan Sumbangannya Terhadap Daerah Klang (1900-2000) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2021 - 2024, Government Agency
    Penerbitan Ensiklopedia Kampung Baru Pandamaran Jilid 1 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2013 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    THE CHINA MODEL: IMPLICATIONS OF THE CONTEMPORARY RISE OF CHINA ( Consultant)
  4. 2013 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    The Chinese in Malaysia: Evolving Identity in a Globalizing Environment and in Nation Building ( Consultant)
  5. 2011 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Kajian Penggunaan Dialek dan Bahasa Lain dalam Prosa Sastera Cina ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2023 - 2023, Taiwan's New Southbound Hakka International Exchange Project 2023
    Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages-Universiti Malaya Survey Research and Exhibition Collaboration (Wenzao yu malaiya daxue diaocha yanjiu ce zhan hezuo), Hakka Affairs Council Taiwan ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2012 - 2013, National Taiwan University
    Cross-national Study of China Studies Intellectual Communities: Oral Intellectual History of Malaysian China Studies .(National Taiwan University) ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Editorial Board of The "International Journal of China Studies", Institute of China Studies
    01 Nov 2010 - 01 Nov 2020 (International)
  • China-Asean Perpective Forum, Institute of China Studies
    01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2020 (International)
  • Terjemahan Buku "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China", Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2019 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. The Cultural Symbol and Writing of the Republic of China at Klang before World War II, National Pingtung University Department of Chinese Studies Seminar, National Pingtung University Department of Chinese Studies (International) (20 Nov 2023 - 20 Nov 2023)
  2. The Research on the Buddhistization of Kuan Yin Temple in Kuala Lumpur, International Academic Symposium on Literature, Thought and Religion, Taiwanese Society for the Study of Chinese Literature and Culture (International) (17 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023)
  3. An investigation on the evolution of cultural customs and characteristics of the Sungai Petani community in Kedah, The Sixth Biennial of Malaysian Chinese Studies, CENTRE FOR MALAYSIAN CHINESE STUDIES (International) (14 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023)
  4. Exploring the Worship of Hakka Deities by Hokkienese: A Study of Shen Shee Chee Tek Temple in Mengkarak, Pahang, Local, Global and Diversity of the Hakkas , World Congress of Hakka Studies and 2023 Biennial International Conference of Consortium of Global Hakka Studies, The World Congress of Hakka Studies (International) (20 Sep 2023 - 25 Sep 2023)
  5. The concept of "Malaysia Madani" brings out the impact of the Islam and Confucian civilization dialogue on Malaysia-China relations, Third Session of Dialogue on Inter-Civilization Exchanges and Mutual Learning & the First International Conference of Sinologists, World Sinology Center (Qingdao) & Belt and Road Research Institute, Beijing Language and Culture University (International) (28 Jun 2023 - 04 Jul 2023)
  6. The cultural origin and development of Bak Kut Teh, Hokkien culture in Singapore, Singapore Amoy Association (International) (23 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023)
  7. The Belt and Road Initiative & Malaysia, NTU MAYOR CLASS: EXECUTIVE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS) PROGRAMME, Nanyang Centre for Public Administration, Nanyang Technological University (International) (21 Sep 2022 - 21 Sep 2022)
  8. Masyarakat Cina Klang Sebelum Perang Dunia Kedua , Webinar Sejarah dan Warisan Klang 2021, Majlis Perbandaran Klang (National) (21 Sep 2021 - 21 Sep 2021)
  9. Jawi Issue: The Malay Media Opinion, The 55th ASEAN Academic Frontier Seminar, College of ASEAN Studies, GuangXi University for Nationalities (International) (24 Dec 2020 - 24 Dec 2020)
  10. Discussion on the New Development Track of Malaysia-China Relations in 2018, From Reform and Opening Up Policy to Belt and Road Initiative: China's Rise and Its Global Impact - Reflections and Looking Forward, Centre for New Inclusive Asia (International) (06 Dec 2018 - 07 Dec 2018)
  11. Strategi Baru Kajian Perkuburan Cina di Malaysia, Tren, Situasi dan Hasil Kajian Perkuburan Cina 2014, The KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (National) (25 May 2014 - 25 May 2014)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Kajian Awal Perkembangan Agama Sanyi di Malaysia: Tokong Choo Hin Sze Pelabuhan Klang sebagai Kes Kajian, Persidangan Antarabangsa Folklore and Literature , Dept. of Literature, College of Humanities, Nanhua University (International) (18 Nov 2022 - 19 Nov 2022)
  2. Try and Error at the Begining Stage of Briggs Plan: Kampung Bukit Changgang and Kampung Ulu Tiram Buruk as case Study , The 2022 Quemology International Academic Conference: Thirty Years after the Military Administration: Quemoy Studies in the War and After War Period in the War , Research Center for Overseas Chinese, National Taiwan Normal University (International) (27 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2022)
  3. Ikatan bersama Komuniti: Kajian tentang Tokong Hock Teck di Kampung Baru Jinjang, Persidangan Akademik Antarabangsa Kajian Sejarah Setempat Masyarakat Cina di Malaysia, Dewan Perhimpunan Cina Negeri Sembilan (International) (20 Aug 2022 - 21 Aug 2022)
  4. The Fujian Merchants Commemorated by Klang Road Names, International Conference on Min-nan Culture: Beyond the Local: "Social Histories and Cultural Diversity from Quemoy-Taoyuan's Perspective", Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County & Department of Cultural Affairs, Taoyuan City, Taiwan R. O. C. (International) (09 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2021)
  5. The History of Chinese in Malaysia before World War II, Study Tour of Department of Philosophy, Fu Jen Catholic University, University of Malaya (International) (12 Jul 2016 - 12 Jul 2016)
  6. Heng Ann Community in Malaysia, Putian Youth Summer Camp in Malaysia, The Federation of Heng Ann Associations Malaysia Youth Division (International) (13 Jun 2016 - 13 Jun 2016)
  7. A Study on One Belt One Road and Malaysia-China Relationship, Klang Binhai Fellowship Association Lecture Series, Persatuan Persahabatan Binhai Klang Selangor (National) (15 May 2016 - 15 May 2016)
  8. One Belt One Road and the Brilliant of Culture Industry, One Belt One Road: The Challenges Faced by SMEs, Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (National) (28 Mar 2016 - 28 Mar 2016)
  9. The Research of Pulau Ketam Quan Shun Fa Association, The Future of Historic Islands: 2015 Quemoy Conference, Kinmen National Park (International) (03 Oct 2015 - 05 Oct 2015)
  10. A Preliminary Studies of the Early Relations between Kuala Lumpur Guan Yin Temple (Wei Zhen Gong) and Hokkien Cemetery in the British Colonial Era, Death, Burial Rituals, and Cetemeries among Chinese Communities In Insular Southeast Asia: 16th and 17th to 21st Crnturies, Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran Inc. and the Kaisa Heritage Center (International) (04 Aug 2015 - 05 Aug 2015)
  11. Kajian Perhubungan Malaysia-China, China-ASEAN Relations: Review and Prospect, INSTITUTE OF ASIAN STUDIES, YUNNAN UNIVERSITY, KUNMING, CHINA (International) (23 Sep 2014 - 26 Sep 2014)
PRESENTER
  1. Hubungan Kemanusiaan: Pelaksanaan Inisiatif Jalur dan Laluan di Malaysia, Persidangan Antarabangsa Hubungan Tamadun Melayu-Tamadun China, Institut Antarabangsa Tamadun Islam dan Dunia Melayu (International) (14 May 2018 - 14 May 2018)
  2. The Existence Value of Chinese Dialect Association in Today 's Malaysian Chinese Community, Workshop on the Study of the Chinese in Malaysia and Singapore: History, Politics and Culture, Malaysia Chinese Research Center, University of Malaya and Center for Overseas Chinese Studies, Peking University (International) (03 Dec 2016 - 06 Dec 2016)
  3. Mazu belief: A media of cultural communication in building the conception of One Belt One Road , International Symposium on Mazu Culture, 2016, Mazu Culture Research Center of Putian University (International) (30 Oct 2016 - 03 Nov 2016)
  4. One Belt One Road: A Preliminary Study of Malay Communities' Cognition and Reaction, One Belt One Road: Maritime Silk Road, Southern University College, Malaysia and Huaqiao University, China (International) (18 Sep 2016 - 19 Sep 2016)
  5. Stock market volatility and economic growth: Evidence from China and Malaysia, Economic and Financial Cooperation between China and Malaysia, China-ASEAN Research Institute of Guangxi University, China (International) (10 Sep 2016 - 11 Sep 2016)
  6. A Study on Yang Du 's Thought of Constitutional Monarchy, International Seminar on Dr Sun Yat Sen and Nanyang Chinese, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia and The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taiwan (International) (11 Jun 2016 - 11 Jun 2016)
  7. Malaysia-China Relationship: Opening and Continuation, China 2016: Review and Prospect, Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya (International) (26 Mar 2016 - 26 Mar 2016)
  8. The Belt and Road in Malaysia-China Relation Contex, The International Conference of "Tracing the Contours of the Rapidly Changing East Asia: Trends and Perspectives", Japan Studies Program, International Studies Department, De La Salle University (International) (10 Mar 2016 - 11 Mar 2016)
  9. Kajian Perhubungan Malaysia-China, 2014 International Seminar on the 40th Anniversary of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations, Institute of China Studies, UTAR (International) (22 Aug 2014 - 23 Aug 2014)
  10. Pursuing Chinese Studies Admist Identity Politics in Malaysia, The Second Biennial International Conference on Malaysian Chinese Studies,2014, Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies (International) (20 Jun 2014 - 21 Jun 2014)
  11. The Selangor-Kuala Lumpur Hokkien Cemetery in Contemporary Society, Forum for Research on Local Historical Documents, Center for Research on Local Historical Documents,Xiamen University (International) (28 Dec 2013 - 29 Dec 2013)
  12. Development of Cross-Straits Relations between Jinmen and Fujian Province , Democracy in Taiwan: Looking at the 2012 Elections, Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya (International) (24 Oct 2013 - 25 Oct 2013)
  13. Lim Kim Soo: Kajian Seorang Tokoh Pengembang Identiti Kumpulan Minoriti Cina di Malaysia, Persidangan Antarabangsa ISSCO ke-8, Institute of Chinese Studies,UTAR; International Society for the Studies of Chinese Overseas(ISSCO) (International) (17 Aug 2013 - 19 Aug 2013)
  14. A Research on Kinmen Association,Pulau Ketam, International Academic Conference of Kinmen Research 2012, National Cheng Kung University,Tainan City,Taiwan R.O.C. (International) (05 Oct 2012 - 07 Oct 2012)
  15. The Realistic Concern of the Novel of Malun, The 4th International Conference on Mahua Literature, Department of Chinsese studies Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,University of Malaya (International) (29 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012)
  16. Recovering Confucianism among Chinese Business Groups in Malaysia, Religion, Business, and Contestation in Southeast Asia, Social and Behavioural Science Research Cluster, University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), and Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas, USA) (International) (27 Jun 2012 - 28 Jun 2012)
  17. Construction of Contemporary History of Malaysia-China Relations, China-ASEAN Cooperation in the 21st Century: Challenge and Prospect, Research School of Southeast Asian Studies of Xiamen University, Institute of China Studies of University of Malaya (Malaysia) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. (Shanghai, China) (International) (12 Dec 2011 - 13 Dec 2011)
  18. Perception of Reform: China Model as Affirmation?, International Conference on China in Transition:economic Reform and Social Change, Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya (International) (21 Jul 2010 - 22 Jul 2010)
  19. Nostalgia:Diasporic Characteristics of Chinese Association in Malaysia, East Asian Regional Integration: Diaspora and Impact , Saw Center of Southeast Asia Studies,University of Xiamen Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya (International) (19 Oct 2009 - 20 Oct 2009)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Malaysia-China digital economy cooperation and development under the new situation, The 5th China-ASEAN Development and Governance Forum, College of Public Administration Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China (International) (26 Sep 2022 - 26 Sep 2022)
  2. Malaysia and China's Green Technology Coorperation in 2021, Construction of China-ASEAN Science and Technology Community of Green Innovation from the Perspective of Global Development Initiative, ASEAN Research Center, HUST (Huazhong University of Science & Technology (International) (26 Nov 2021 - 26 Nov 2021)
OTHERS
  1. Economic Impact of Chinese Currency, China Financial Market Conference 2016, Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya, Malaysia and Sun Tzu Institute, Singapore (International) (15 Dec 2016 - 16 Dec 2016)
  2. International Conference on Quemoy Studies, 2016, International Conference on Quemoy Studies, 2016, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Malaysia, National Cheng Kung University Taiwan, and National Quemoy University Taiwan (International) (26 Nov 2016 - 27 Nov 2016)
  3. Tan Kah Kee Commemorate Forum, Tan Kah Kee Commemorate Forum, Tan Kah Kee Foundation (National) (22 Oct 2016 - 22 Oct 2016)
  4. Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asian (TITAS) National Conference, Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asian (TITAS) National Conference, Sinology Unit, Institute of Chinese Studies, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Malaysia and Institut Darul Selangor, Malaysia (National) (14 Jul 2016 - 14 Jul 2016)
  5. Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asian (TITAS) National Conference, Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asian (TITAS) National Conference, Sinology Unit, Institute of Chinese Studies, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Malaysia and Institut Darul Selangor, Malaysia (National) (14 Jul 2016 - 14 Jul 2016)
  6. The Southeast Asia Min Nan Temples And Trade Network Researh Forum, The Southeast Asia Min Nan Temples And Trade Network , Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) National Cheng Kung University. (International) (20 Apr 2015 - 21 Apr 2015)
  7. Kajian Perkuburan Fujian di Asia Tenggara, Forum Kajian Perkuburan Fujian di Asia Tenggara, Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) National Cheng Kung University. (International) (12 Sep 2013 - 16 Sep 2013)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) External Examiner for Postgraduate Dissertation-Master in Chinese Studies, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2022) External Examiner for Phd Thesis, National, (External Examiner)
  3. (2022) Pemeriksa Dalaman Untuk Pencalonan Ijazah Sarjana Sastera Bagi Calon Ooi Tze Zian, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2021) Article Reviewer/ The Intertextuality and The Combination of Fictionality and Reality in Proses and Novels of New Immigrants in Yan Geling S Works, University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2021) Article Reviewer/"The Limits of Japanese Militarism: The 2003 Iraq War and The War On The Islamic State, University, (Reviewer)
  6. (2021) Panel Hakim Kenyalang Journalism Award, National, (External Assessor)
  7. (2021) Belt and Road Initiative from The Perspective of Sun Zi & Its Practice in Malaysia, National, (External Examiner)
  8. (2021) Panel Hakim / Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia Mpi-Petronas 2020, National, (External Assessor)
  9. (2021) Appointment as Manuscript Reviewer for Book Title "a Study of The Relationship Between Tun Tan Siew Sin and The Malaysian Chinese Community (1961-1974)", National, (Reviewer)
  10. (2016) HADIAH KEWARTAWANAN MALAYSIA MPI-PETRONAS 2015, (External Examiner)
  11. (2016) Chief Editor of Journal "Contemporary China Studies" Vol.3 No.1 April 2016, (Editor)
  12. (2015) Chief Editor of Journal "Contemporary China Studies" Vol.2 No.1 April 2015, Vol.2 No.2 October 2015 (Deputy Chief Editor), (Editor)
  13. (2014) HADIAH KEWARTAWANAN MALAYSIA MPI-PETRONAS 2013, (External Examiner)
  14. (2013) Kenyalang Shell Press Award 2013 , (External Examiner)
  15. (2013) Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia Malaysian Press Institute Petronas 2012 , (External Examiner)
  16. (2013) YAN WANG.A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LI HONGZHANG AND KANG YOUWEI REFORMATIVE THOUGHT.MASTER THESIS.DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES.FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE.UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2012) The Dato Wong Kee Tat Journalist Award organized by Sin Chew Daily, Article Journalist Competition , (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) Member of Global Chinese Review Academic Journal's International Academic Committee, International, (Expert Advisor)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Comment About Yap Ah Loy's Legacy Forum At Kuala Lumpur, International, (Interview)
  2. (2023) Launching New Publish Book, National, (Discourse)
  3. (2022) Doorway to Pandamaran Heritage, National, (Interview)
  4. (2022) UM Lecturers Doing Fieldwork Again At Sungai Petani, National, (Interview)
  5. (2022) Klang New Landmark: Ban Chu Pandamaaran, National, (Interview)
  6. (2022) Ling Tek Soon: Changing Street Name Increasing The Social Cost, Street Name Simplification for it's Functioning Purpose, National, (Interview)
  7. (2022) Started from Street Names, Knowing New Village, Pandamaran New Village Exhibition, National, (Interview)
  8. (2022) Back to The Heyday of Klang With Road Names, Ling Tek Soon Looks Forward to Changing The Big History from a Small History, National, (Interview)
  9. (2022) Mr Lee Wee Cheong Wellknown as Living History of Pandamaran New Village, National, (Interview)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) US-CHINA COMPETITION, CHINA-MALAYSIA RELATIONS, AND ASEAN CENTRALITY, XIAOFENG WANG
  2. (2024) Policies, Effects and Responses: A Comparative Study of China's Practice of BRI Cooperation in Malaysia and Indonesia, ZHOU CHENGANG
  3. (2024) The Evolution of the State Policy of Unified Purchase and Sale of Grain in Henan Province: 1953--1992, CHENGZUO ZHANG
  4. (2024) Is it Win-Win or Neo-colonialism? Implications of the Belt and Road Initiative for China-Africa relations., ZHONGQI ZHAO
  5. (2024) Cross-cultural Communication Strategy on China’s Electronic Commerce Platforms in Malaysia: Case Study on Taobao and Lazada, XUELI WAN
  6. (2024) Research on Mazu Culture’s Cross-regional Spread And Changes: Illustrated by the Example of China, Malaysia and Japan, ZENG XINYAN
  7. (2024) A QUIET REVOLUTION: LAND EXPROPRIATION AND DEMOLITION IN AN EASTERN CHINESE VILLAGE AND DIFFERENTIATED IDENTITIES AMONG THE LOCALS, FAN MEIJUAN
  8. (2024) THE COMPETITION OF CHINESE SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS IN CHINA- SOUTHEAST ASIA COOPERATION -A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF YUNNAN AND GUANGXI PROVINCES, LI HONGYING
  9. (2024) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC OPINION, NGAN SUE VEN
  10. (2024) THE INFLUENCE OF CONFUCIANISM ON MALAYSIAN CHINESE FAMILY CORPORATE, SHANG YUE TING
  11. (2024) Intelligence Assessment and Response Toward Japan by the British and Chinese in Malaya during the Second World War, 1939–1945, SHUAISHUAI GUO
  12. (2022) REGIONAL INEQUALITY IMPACTS ON EDUCATION IN CHINA FROM 1978 TO 2017, SULYANA BINTI SUBRI
  13. (2021) Policies, Effects and Responses: A Comparative Study of China's Practice of BRI Cooperation in Malaysia and Indonesia, ZHOU CHENGANG
  14. (2020) The Influence Of Confucianism On Malaysian Chinese Family Corporate, Shang Yue Ting
  15. (2020) Foreign Policy Analysis on Malaysia's Japan and China of Malaysian prime ministers from Mahathir Muhammad to Najib Razak., Sulyana Binti Subri
  16. (2018) ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY IN CHINA: A CASE STUDY ON FOREST MANAGEMENT OF HEILONGJIANG PROVINCE, ZHANG YEMO
  17. (2018) ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY IN CHINA: INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE SUCCESS AND FAILURE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT IN HEILONGJIANG PROVINCE, ZHANG YEMO
  18. (2016) RATIONALITY, IDENTITY AND CHOICE: AN ETHICAL CRITICISM OF DR HAN SUYIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, FLORENCE KUEK CHEE WEE
  19. (2016) RATIONALITY, IDENTITY AND CHOICE: AN ETHICAL CRITICISM OF DR HAN SUYIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, FLORENCE KUEK CHEE WEE
  20. (2013) ETHICAL IDENTITY AND ETHICAL CHOICE: A STUDY ON HAN SUYIN'S CRIPPLED TREE AND ITS SERIES, FLORENCE KUEK CHEE WEE
  21. (2012) EVOLUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT IN CHINA AND MALAYSIA, ZHANG YEMO
  22. (2012) A Comparative Study between China and Malaysia's Environmental Policy on Land, Zhang Yemo
Master
  1. (2024) Penerimaan produk halal cina dalam masyarakat melayu di malaysia, ALIA NAJWA BINTI AZAHAR
  2. (2022) A DECOLONIAL APPROACH TO MENSTRUAL ACTIVISM IN CYBERSPACE UNMUTING THE TABOOED, MAE GERALDINE CHARLES
  3. (2017) CHINA'S SOFT POWER THROUGH THE BELT AND ROAD INTIATIVE IN MALAYSIA (PROPOSAL), MAE GERALDINE CHARLES
  4. (2015) THE MANAGEMENT OF THE KUALA LUMPUR HOKKIEN CEMETERY, 1885-2000: DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION AND LIMITATIONS, DENG JIAYU
  5. (2015) THE MANAGEMENT OF THE KUALA LUMPUR HOKKIEN CEMETERY, 1885-2000: DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION AND LIMITATIONS, DENG JIAYU
  6. (2014) Management of Kuala Lumpur Hokkien Cemetery in Malaysia: Evolution, Limitation and Development, Deng Jiayu
  7. (2013) THE MANAGEMENT OF THE KUALA LUMPUR HOKKIEN CEMETERY: DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION AND LIMITATION (1885 - 2000), DENG JIAYU

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) AQB7008 - Contemporary China
  2. (2021) AQB7008 - Contemporary China
Bachelor
  1. (2023) AIG3015 - Contemporary Politics of China
  2. (2022) AIG3015 - Contemporary Politics of China
  3. (2022) AIG3016 - Malaysia-China Relations
  4. (2021) AIG3015 - Contemporary Politics of China
  5. (2021) AIG3018 - Foreign Policy of China
  6. (2016) AIG1009 - Culture and Society of China
  7. (2016) AYEA2313 - Culture and Society of China
  8. (2016) AYEA3301 - China's Foreign Policy
  9. (2015) AYEA3334 - China - Malaysia Relations
  10. (2014) AAEA2103 - Research Methodolody in Chinese Studies
  11. (2014) AYEA1204 - Chinese Language 2
  12. (2014) AYEA2204 - Chinese Language 3
  13. (2013) AYEA1104 - Chinese Language 1
  14. (2013) AYEA3209 - Chinese Language 6
  15. (2012) AYEA2209 - Chinese Language 4
  16. (2012) AYEA3204 - Chinese Language 5
  17. (2011) AYEA2204 - Chinese Language 3

PATENT/IPR

  • Muzium guidebook- Sin Sze Si Ya Temple: Pioneers of Kuala Lumpur Museum
    COPYRIGHT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Hakim Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia Mpi-Petronas 2022 Pusingan Pertama, (07 Feb 2023 - 05 Mar 2023) (National)
  • Panel Hakim & Bahan Penyertaan Kenyalang Journalism Awards 2022, (07 Oct 2022 - 07 Nov 2022) (National)
  • Panel Hakim Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia Mpi-Petronas 2020, (17 Mar 2022 - 15 Apr 2022) (National)
  • Panel Hakim Untuk Kenyalang Journalism Awards 2021, (06 Oct 2021 - 03 Nov 2021) (National)
  • Panel Hakim Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia Mpi-Petronas 2020, (10 Mar 2021 - 05 May 2021) (National)
  • Jury of Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia Mpi-Petronas 2017, (06 Feb 2018 - 17 Jul 2018)
  • Jury of Hadiah Kewartawanan Malaysia Mpi-Petronas 2014, (25 Feb 2015 - 08 Jun 2015)
  • Ad-Hoc Committees to The International Conference Democracy in Taiwan: Looking At The 2012 Elections On Taiwan S Electoral Democracy and Its Sociopolitical Implications for Taiwan and Beyond, (24 Oct 2013 - 25 Oct 2013)
  • Ad-Hoc Committees to The International Conference from Hu-Wen to Xi-Li Administration: China S Leadership Transition and Its Domestic and International Implications, (12 Sep 2013 - 13 Sep 2013)
  • Ad-Hoc Committees to The International Conference "China, Asean and The Changing Context of East Asian Regionalism", (05 Dec 2012 - 06 Dec 2012)
  • Ad-Hoc Committees to The 4th International Conference On Mahua Literature, (29 Sep 2012 - 30 Sep 2012)
  • Ad-Hoc Committees to The International Conference "Socioeconomic Development, Ethnicity and Social Cohesion: China and Malaysia in Perspective", (25 Apr 2012 - 26 Apr 2012)
  • Ad-Hoc Committees to The 2nd International Conference On Asian Chinese Culture and Literature, (05 Nov 2011 - 06 Nov 2011)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
RESEARCH
  1. PERKEMBANGAN BUDAYA, KEPERCAYAAN DAN AKTIVITI MASYARAKAT CINA DI SUNGAI PETANI, KEDAH, (01 Aug 2022 - 06 Aug 2022)