Curriculum Vitae

DR. MALA A/P RAJO @ SATHIAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of South East Asian Studies
    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • malarajo
  • +603-79675615

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • HISTORY
    Thailand, History, Politics and Society
  • TRANSNATION/BORDERLANDS
    Malaysia-Thailand
  • ETHNIC MINORITIES AND POLITICAL CONFLICT
    Malay Muslims, South Thailand, Ethnic, Religious and Migrant Minorities in Southeast Asia
  • CONFLICT AND HUMAN RIGHTS
    South Thailand, Southeast Asia, ethnic minorities, women

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Sathian, Mala Rajo (2022). Memorializing Conflict and History in South Thailand through Museums, Art, and Poetry, PUBLIC HISTORIAN. 44(2), 7-28. doi:10.1525/tph.2022.44.2.7
  2. Sathian, M. R., Ngeow, Y. M. (2014). Essentialising Ethnic and State Identities: Strategic Adaptations of Ethnic Chinese in Kelantan, Malaysia, Asian Studies Review. 38(3), 385-402
ESCI
  1. Nurdin, Muhammad Riza; Sathian, Mala Rajo; Hussin, Hanafi (2020). Forced Migration Governance in Southeast Asian Countries: 'Same but Different'?, OTORITAS-JURNAL ILMU PEMERINTAHAN. 10(1), 58-78. doi:10.26618/ojip.v10i1.4624
  2. Hussin, Hanafi; Sathian, Mala Rajo (2018). SEAS IN SEA: EMERGENCE, DEVELOPMENT, REBRANDING AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES IN MALAYSIA, JATI-JOURNAL OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES. 23(1), 1-12
Others
  1. Sathian, Mala. R (2022). Memorializing Conflict and History in South Thailand through Museums, Art and Poetry. The Public Historian (2022) 44 (2): 7 28
  2. Riza, M.R., Sathian, M.R., & Hussin, H. (2020). Forced Migration Governance in Southeast Asian Countries: 'Same But Different'? Otoritas: Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan. 10 (1):58-78.
  3. Kelesoglu, A and Sathian, Mala,R (2019). Discussions on Ethnicity and Social Capital in the Literature on Malaysian Context: A Review. JATI. 24 (2), 2019, 32-49
  4. Hanafi Hussin & Sathian, Mala (2018). SEAS in SEA: Emergence, Development, Rebranding and Sustainability of Southeast Asian Studies in Malaysia. JATI, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, Volume 23(1), 2018, 1-12.
  5. Sathian, Mala R. 2015. . Approaches to Southeast Asian Studies: Beyond the "Comfort Zone". SUVANNABHUMI Vol. 7 No. 1 (June 2015) 89-103.
  6. Sathian, Mala R. 2015. Approaches to Southeast Asian Studies:Beyond the "Comfort Zone".Suvannabhumi. Multidisciplinary Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. Vol. 7. No. 1: 89-107.
  7. Mala Rajo Sathian. 2013. Book Review of Red Star Over Malaya: Resistance and Social Conflict During and After the Japanese Occupation of Malaya, 1941- 46 by Cheah Boon Kheng. JMBRAS 86 (1):130-132.
  8. Munirah Kassim & Mala Rajo Sathian.2013. Bertunjangkan Akar yang Sama, Pokoknya tidak Semestinya Serupa: Identiti keMelayuan Melayu Bangkok. Manusia dan Masyarakat(23) 2013: 19-43
  9. Hanafi Hussin, David Martin Jones, Daniel Weiner and Mala Rajo Sathian. 2010. Southeast Asian Studies in Transition. JATI (Journal of the Department of Southeast Asian Studies). Special Issue. 2010:1-4.
  10. Mala Rajo Sathian,Thailand in 2008: A Year Long of Protests. JATI (Journal of the Department of Southeast Asian Studies), UM, Dec 2008: 69-77.
  11. Suzerain-Tributary Relations: Traditional Siamese Statecraft (c. 19th Century), JATI (Journal of the Dept of Southeast Asian Studies), University Malaya, 11 (Dec 2006): pp. 109-125
  12. "Resurgence of Violence in Southern Thailand: The Role of Domestic Factors", Journal of International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2(2006): pp 147-176.
  13. Challenges And Propects Towards Building An ASEAN Knowledge-Society: Some Observations. JATI (Journal of the Dept of Southeast ASian Studies), UM, 10 (2005): pp. 79-90
  14. Mala Rajo Sathian. 2003.Transcending Borders:Trade and Traders of South Siam and Northern Malaya (c. 19th - 20th century).The Southeast Asian Studies e- Bulletin.SEAREP, Manila. Oct.Nov 2003.
  15. Protestant Mission in Northern Siam: Foundation and Confrontation , Sejarah (Journal of the Dept of History), University Malaya, 5 (1996): pp. 52-70.
Books
  1. Sathian, Mala R & Rosenun Chesof (2018). Siamese in Malaysia: Beyond Sixty Years of Heritage. Bangkok: Social Sciences and Humanities Foundation.
Chapter in Books
  1. Sathian, M.R and Govindasamy, G (2023). India-Malaysia Relations: Strategic Engagement in the Context of the Act East Policy. In L. Ghosh and A. B. R. Chaudhury (eds.), India’s Relations with Neighboring South and South East Asian Countries: Perspectives on Look East to Act East Policy. Dynamics of Asian Development. Singapore: Springer. 103-114.
  2. Sathian, M.R. (2021). Writing the 'Local', provincial and Public into Area Narratives. In: Jammes J., King V.T. (eds) Fieldwork and the Self. Asian in Transition, Vol 12.Springer, Singapore.
  3. Sathian, Mala. R (2021). Women, Peace and Security in Southern Border Provinces of Thailand. In Gender, Security, and Women s Human Rights in Southern Thailand: Perspectives, Narratives, and Alternatives. Ed. Amporn Mardentt et al. Nakhorn Sithammarat: Walailak University, 10-17.
  4. Mala Rajo Sathian. 2009. Contested Identity, Negotiated Rights: The Muslim Minority of South Thailand. In Lipi Ghosh (ed). 2009. Political Governance and Minority Rights: The South and South- East Asian Scenario,219-247. New Delhi and London: Routledge.
  5. "Thai-Malaysia Relations: Celebrating 50 Years Of Friendship and Alliance", in Thailand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2007). Rajaphruek and Bunga Raya: Fifty Years of Everlasting Friendship between Thailand and Malaysia, 1957-2007. Bangkok: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  6. Malayu dan Militari di Pattani: Analisis Krisis Politik di Selatan Thailand [Malayu and Military in Pattani: An Analysis of the Political Crisis in Southern Thailand ], Asia Tenggara Kontemporari, Kuala Lumpur:Penerbit, Universiti Malaya, 2006: pp. 53-79.
  7. The Indian Diaspora In Southeast Asia With Special Reference To Malaysia and Singapore. In Andrew Tan, Michael Smith and Khoo Kay Kim (ed)., Seeking Alternative Perspectives of Southeast Asia, Ipoh: Perak Academy. 2004: pp. 353-384.(co-authored with Wani Muthiah).
Article in Proceeding
  1. Sathian, Mala R. (2017). "Between Worlds: Siamese (Thai) Diaspora in the Northern Malaysia Region". Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Thai Studies. Chiang Mai: RCSD, Chiang Mai University.
Other Publications
  1. Sathian, Mala. R (2023). Shared Cultures and Place Making in Southeast Asia: Perspectives from the Thai-Malaysia Borderlands. 1st NCCU International Conference on Southeast Asian Socio-Cultural Studies. Book of Abstracts. Taipei: National Chengchi University. 63-64. - Extended Abstract
  2. Mala Rajo Sathian (2021). Book Review . The Crown and the Capitalists, The Ethnic Chinese and the Founding of the Thai Nation (2019) by Wasana Wongsurawat. Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society (JMBRAS). June 2021. Vol. 94 (1): 223- 225 - Book Review

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Borders and Borderland: Trade, Cultural, Religious and Political Networks (Thailand-Malaysia)
  • Community, Economy and Politics of Mainland Southeast Asia (Thailand)
  • Minorities in Southeast Asia (Identity, Rights, Integration and Conflict)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Activism, Technology And Politics ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Capturing And Systematising The Music And Dance Repertoires For Maintaining The Identity Of Bajau/sama Community Of Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2019 - 2021, UMRG Program (Book) - SAH
    Leave No One Behind: Migration And Social Development In Southeast Asia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2020 - 2022, RU Operation
    Human Rights, Power and the Politics of Global Order ( Consultant)
  5. 2020 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Capturing and Systematizing The Music And Dance Repertoires For Maintaining The Identity of Bajau/Sama Community of Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. ( Consultant)
  6. 2019 - 2020, Others MOHE
    Leave No One Behind: Migration and Social Development in Southeast Asia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2014 - 2015, Royal Thai Embassy, Malaysia
    Mapping Thai (Malaysian) Diaspora in the Northern Malaysia Region: Hybrid Communities Living in the Thai-Malay Border Zones ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2014 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Malaya 1900-1941: An Era of Vibrant Construction and Development ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Muslim Women and Political Activism in the Conflict Region of South Thailand ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Minorities in Southeast Asia: Struggles for Political and Religiocultural Identity ( Consultant)
  11. 2008 - 2009, UM
    Thai or Malaysian: Tracing The presence of Chulia and Pathan Trading and Cultural Networks along the Thai-Malaysia Border ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2008
    An Economic History of Pattani (c. 19th - 20th century)
  13. 2006 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA); Antara Harapan dan Realiti ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2008
    The Meanings of Being Malayu (Malay) In South Thailand
  15. 2007 - 2008, UM
    Poverty among the Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia: Case Study of (7) Resettlements in Urban Areas ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2023 - 2024, PSU Collaborative Research Scheme
    The Role of Malaysia and the Patani Diaspora in Peacebuilding in Thailand's Southern Conflict, Prince of Songkla University (PSU) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2017 - 2021, International Funding
    Siamese Heritage In Malaysia : 60 Years And Beyond ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2017 - 2019, International Funding
    Siamese Heritage in Malaysia: 60 Years and Beyond ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2013 - 2014, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) & Heiwa Nakajima Foundation
    Invention and Consumption of Ethnic/National Image: Trans-border Migration network of Thai- Malay Border Area ( Consultant)
  5. 2009 - 2010, SEASREP Comparative and Collaborative Research Grant
    Rights Over Men to Rights Over Land: The Economy of Pattani and the Thai State (c. 1880-1920) ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Shared Cultures and Place Making in Southeast Asia: Perspectives from the Thai-Malaysia Border Region, 1st NCCU International Conference on Southeast Asian Socio-Cultural Studies, Center for Southeast Asian Socio-Cultural Studies, National Chengchi University (International) (16 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Peace Process in Patani, Bicara Damai Patani, Pertubuhan Jaringan Cakna Warisan Nusantara (PENJANA) (National) (06 May 2024 - 06 May 2024)
  2. India's Act East Policy and Malaysia, 10th Biennial International Conference, Indian Association For Asian and Pacific Studies (International) (30 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2020)
  3. Gender Studies and Women Security in South Thailand , Gender, Security and Human Rights in South Thailand., Center of Excellence on Women and Social Security (International) (26 Sep 2020 - 26 Sep 2020)
  4. Literature and Publications on Women in Southeast Asia , Gender Research Workshop, Center of Excellence in Women and Social Security, Walailak University, Thailand. (International) (25 Jul 2020 - 26 Jul 2020)
  5. Multiculturalism, ASEAN and SEA, Program on ASEAN-Japan in Contemporary Setting, School of International Studies, Kwansei Gakuin University. (International) (01 Aug 2019 - 05 Aug 2019)
  6. Resource Person for Country Panel- Thailand and Malaysia , Southeast Asian Network of Women Mediators & Peacebuilders Expanded Core Group Workshop, #womeninspiringwomen#, Center for Peace Education, Miriam College, UP, Manila and UNDP, Manila.  (International) (13 Dec 2018 - 15 Dec 2018)
  7. Contending Notions of Patriarchy and Justice: Muslim Women and Activism in Thailand, International Conference on Rekindle the Logic of Women and Security in Southeast Asian Conflict 2018, Centre of Excellence in Women and Social Security (CEWSS), Walailak Universit, Thailand.. (International) (09 Aug 2018 - 09 Aug 2018)
  8. Writing the 'local', provincial and public into regional-area narratives., Changing Research Styles, Methodologies and Perspectives on Southeast Asia Conference, Institute of Asian Studies (IAS), UBD, Brunei Darussalam (International) (29 Jul 2018 - 01 Aug 2018)
  9. 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Thailand and Malaysia, Lecture on Multiculturalism in Malaysia, The Regional Center for Social Sciences and Sustainable Development (RCSD)  (International) (26 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2018)
  10. The Language Conundrum and ASEAN Studies in Southeast Asian Studies (SEAS), SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES IN ASIA (SEASIA) 2015 CONFERENCE, Consortium for Southeast Asian Studies in Asia, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Japan.  (International) (12 Dec 2015 - 13 Dec 2015)
  11. APPROACHES TO SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES: BEYOND THE COMFORT ZONE , THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ISEAS/BUFS : APPROACHES TO SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES: METHODOLOGICAL QUESTS, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Busan University of Foreign Studies. (International) (22 Apr 2015 - 26 Apr 2015)
  12. The Future of Southeast Asian Studies in Malaysia , Roundtable Discussion on the Future and Shape of Southeast Asian Studies (SEASREP & SEPHIS)., Southeast Asian Studies Regional Exchange Program (SEASREP), Manila (International) (30 May 2013 - 01 Jun 2013)
  13. Peaceful Co-Existence: Moderation and Peacemaking in South Thailand., Occassional Seminar, Global Movement of Moderates (GMM), Global Movement for Moderates (GMM) (National) (02 May 2013 - 02 May 2013)
  14. Southern Thailand in Thai-Malaysia Relations: Post 2004 , Roundtable Conference: Strengthening Regional Integration in ASEAN Through Multi-Channel Dialogue (Malaysia-Thailand/Vietnam Relations and ASEAN (Foreign Policy Study Group and Sasakawa Foundation), Foreign Policy Study Group (FPSG) (Others) (21 Nov 2011 - 22 Nov 2011)
  15. Implikasi Perubahan Kepimpinan Thailand kepada Malaysia (Implications of the New Leadership in Thailand for Malaysia). , Taklimat Khas (Special Lecture,National Security Council, Malaysia) , National Security Council, Office of the Prime Minister, Putrajaya, Malaysia  (National) (23 Aug 2011 - 23 Aug 2011)
  16. Malaysia and Regional Integration, Regional Integration In East and South East Asia, School of International Relations and Political Science, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia  (University) (19 Jan 2009 - 20 Jan 2009)
  17. Thai-Malaysia Relations: Neither in Complete Harmony nor in Total Conflict, Dialogue Between Malaysia-Thai Academics on The Impacts of Globalization in Thailand and Malaysia, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University and the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) (National) (11 Nov 2008 - 12 Nov 2008)
  18. Malayu, Military and Mayhem in Southern Thailand, Wacana Konflik Selatan Thailand (Discourse on Conflict in Southern Thailand), University Utara Malaysia (Others) (12 Feb 2006 - 12 Dec 2006)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Revisiting the emergence and disappearance of Pan-Asianism in Southeast Asia, 5th SEASIA Biennial Conference 2024: De/Centering Southeast Asia, Consortium for Southeast Asian Studies Asia, Kyoto (International) (18 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024)
  2. Towards a Resilient Turn in Area Studies: Southeast Asian Studies in Focus, 10th International Conference on Southeast Asia, Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (International) (07 Dec 2023 - 08 Dec 2023)
  3. Roundtable Discussion: Towards a Resilient Turn in Area Studies: Southeast Asian Studies in Focus, 10th International Conference on Southeast Asia, Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social sciences, UM (International) (07 Dec 2023 - 08 Dec 2023)
  4. Pan Asianism and Pan-Malayism: Drawing some parallels for regionalism in SEA, 2023 AAS-in-Asia Conference, Association for Asian Studies (AAS) (International) (24 Jun 2023 - 27 Jun 2023)
  5. #Democracy in Thailand is Justice in Pattani #: (Re) presentation of Justice through Alternative Media , 14th International Thai Studies Conference, Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto Uiversity (International) (29 Apr 2022 - 01 May 2022)
  6. TRANSLATING SOUTHEAST ASIAN SOURCES: MOVING FORWARD AREA STUDIES, 9th International Conference on Southeast Asia (ICONSEA 2021), Department of Southeast Asian Studies, UM  (International) (02 Dec 2021 - 03 Dec 2021)
PRESENTER
  1. The Margins Write Back: The Past in Thailand's Deep South Through Fiction and Museums. , 10th. International Convention of Asian Scholars, 2017, International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) (International) (20 Jul 2017 - 23 Jul 2017)
  2. Thai (Malaysia) Diaspora in the Northern Malaysia Region: Hybrid Communities Living in the Thai-Malay Border Zones., 13th International Conference on Thai Studies, 2017, Chiang Mai University (International) (15 Jul 2017 - 18 Jul 2017)
  3. WOMEN LEADERS IN MUSLIM PATTANI: VOICES OF JUSTICE AND RIGHTS IN A CONFLICT ZONE , CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SEASREP AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES, Southeast Asian Studies Regional Exchange Program (SEASREP)  (International) (04 Nov 2015 - 05 Nov 2015)
  4. Pathans in Thailand: Business, Philanthropy and Religion., 12th International Thai Studies Conference (ICTS 12), University of Sydney, Australia (International) (22 Apr 2014 - 24 Apr 2014)
  5. Transnational Networks of South Asian Trading Communities: The Pakistanis and Tamil Muslims of Thailand , Japan Sociological Society (JSS) Annual Conference, JSS (International) (08 Oct 2013 - 09 Oct 2013)
  6. Veiled Solidarity: Muslim Women Political Activists in Southern Thailand, 8th. International Convention of Asian Scholars (ICAS, MACAU 2013), IIAS, Netherlands (International) (24 Jun 2013 - 27 Jun 2013)
  7. Minorities in an 'Islamic State': Rights and Identity of the Ethnic Chinese in Kelantan, Malaysia. , International Workshop (UM-La Trobe): The Vicissitudes of Identity: Ethnicity, Culture and Religion in the 21st Century, Dept of Anthropology and Sociology, Fac of Arts and Social Sciences, UM (International) (29 Sep 2011 - 30 Sep 2011)
  8. Culture, Power and Inequality in Southeast Asia, Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asia (Joint Program Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (UM) and Asia University Taiwan) , FSSS, UM (University) (12 Jul 2011 - 12 Jul 2011)
  9. The Contestations of Rights and Identity of Malay Muslims of South Thailand, International Conference on Ethnic Relations (ICoER), SKET, UM (International) (15 Oct 2008 - 16 Oct 2008)
  10. Civil Society and Turbulent Muslim South Thailand., Workshop on Islam, Civil Society and the Environment in Southeast Asia., Faculties of Arts, University of Malaya and Monash University, Australia. (University) (28 Jul 2008 - 29 Jul 2008)
  11. Thai-Malaysia Relations: 50 Years of "Harmonius" Co-Existence, Mahidol-UKM Conference on Southeast Asian Studies, UKM (Malaysia) Mahidol (Thailand) (International) (30 Nov 2007 - 02 Dec 2007)
OTHERS
  1. The BIMP-EAGA: Between Hope and Reality, The Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA):Investments and Challenges Within The EAGA, Mindanao Business Council, Phillipines (International) (22 Oct 2007 - 24 Oct 2007)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Integrating Persons With Disabilities (Pwd) Into The Malaysian Labour Market, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) Cold War and Malaysia -Thailand Relations, 1946 - 1989, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) The Dynamics and Impact of The Undi18 Movement, University, (Reviewer)
  4. (2023) Commodification of Nikah: Kahwin Lari Into Songkhla, Thailand, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2022) Migration, Governance and Foucauldian Biopower: The Case of Filipino and Indonesian Irregular Migrant Workers in Sabah, Malaysia, University, (Internal Assessor)
  6. (2021) C0-Editor of Journal, University, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) The International Journal of Asia Pacific Studies , (Reviewer)
  8. (2019) Post Arbitrational Ruling of South China Sea: Implication to ASEAN Security , (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2019) Assessing the Aspect of Positive Peace in Post-Conflict Aceh, Indonesia , (Reviewer)
  10. (2019) See attached, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2018) JATI , (Editor)
  12. (2018) Survival of Traditional Coffee Shops: A case Study of Thailand, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2018) Journal JATI, Journal of Dept of Southeast Asian Studies, UM, (Co-Editor)
  14. (2017) Problems and Coping Strategies Of Foreign Spouses In Kuala Lumpur , (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2017) Drivers of Radicalisation: The Case of the Nigerian Islamist Group- Boko Haram. , (Reviewer)
  16. (2016) The Role of the National Musuem in Representing Malaysian Identity, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2016) Editorial/Reviewer for Suvannabhumi: Multidisciplinary Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. , (Editorial Board Member )
  18. (2015) MA Thesis: Commodification of Baba Nyonya Food Heritage In Malacca., (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2014) JATI Vol.14, (Co-Editor)
  20. (2014) MA Thesis titled: Mengekspresi Kewanitaan Dalam Kalangan Mak Nyah Melayu Di Batu Pahat, Johor. , (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2011) Editor for JATI and Borneo Research Journal (BRJ), published by the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, UM. , (Editor)
  22. (2011) Internal examiner for MA Thesis by Andika Wahab. Title of Thesis: Human Security and Refugees: Burmese Chin Refugees in Kuala Lumpur, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Member Board of Trustees and Review of Report. Scanning The Landscape of Southeast Asian Studies in Southeast Asia, International, (Resource Person)
  2. (2023) Lecture to Visiting Students and Faculty, Cmu, Thailand: Siamese in Malaysia, International, (Resource Person)
  3. (2021) Speaker: Shaping The Narrative : Rights-Based, Solution Driven Approach, National, (Resource Person)
  4. (2021) Invited Speaker, National, (Resource Person)
  5. (2020) Mapping The Landscape of Southeast Asian Studies in Southeast Asia , Southeast Asian Studies Regional Exchange Program (SEASREP), Manila.
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Roundtable Discussion: Towards a Resilient Turn in Area Studies: Southeast Asian Studies in Focus, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Invited Speaker, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Interview On Thai Elections for Astro Awani News, National, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Supervisor to Visiting/Non Graduating Postgraduate, Xiamen University, China, University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) Vernacular Language Maintenance Amidst Globalization, LUSIA NETI HARWATI
  2. (2024) Managing Multi-ethnicity in Public Policy A Comparative Study in Canada and Malaysia, AZIZ LAKHDARI
  3. (2024) Exploring Cosmopolitanism Between Penang and Southern Thailand: Development of Trade and Culture as a Space of Intimacy., LIM JIA JUN
  4. (2024) National Language Textbooks for Primary Schools in Malaysia and Thailand: An Ideological Analysis, PITCHAYADA MEKHIRUNSIRI
  5. (2019) Minorities Protection in the Context of ASEAN, SITI MUNIRAH BINTI KASIM
  6. (2017) Minorities Protection in the Context of ASEAN, SITI MUNIRAH BINTI KASIM
  7. (2005) Gerakan Pelajar UNiversiti Dalam reformasi Politik Thailand: 1970-1990an (The Role of Student Movements in the Political Reform of Thailand (1970-1990s), Rabaah Binti Abdullah
Master
  1. (2024) Humor and social change in Contemporary Malaysia: Case study of the female stand up comedians, FATHIMATH NUHA
  2. (2022) CULTURAL VISIBILITY OF MULTI-RACIAL IDENTITY: MIXED HERITAGE COMMUNITIES IN JAPAN, Muhammad Khairul Amin Mohammad Khalid
  3. (2021) HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE MECHANISMS FOR REFUGEES IN MALAYSIA: THE ROLE OF STATE AND NON-STATE ACTORS, NAFISAH BINTI LOKMAN
  4. (2020) The Role and Challenges of Human Rights Groups in Mitigating Injustices In the Deep South of Thailand, Affan Tunyasak
  5. (2020) Territoriality and the Making Of the Geobody of Bangsamoro Under Colonial Rule, Ariff Hafizi bin Mohd Radzi
  6. (2020) TERRITORIALITY AND THE MAKING OF THE GEO-BODY OF BANGSAMORO UNDER COLONIAL AND POST-INDEPENDENCE ERA, ARIFF HAFIZI BIN MOHD RADZI
  7. (2019) THE ROLE AND CHALLENGES OF HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS IN MITIGATIING INJUSTICES IN THE DEEP SOUTH OF THAILAND, AFFAN TUNYASAK
  8. (2019) THE MODERNISATION OF VIETNAM PEOPLE'S ARMED FORCES: RATIONALE AND IMPACT, NURKHAIRUNISA BINTI KAMARUL AMRAN
  9. (2019) THE INFLUENCE OF ROUNDTABLE ON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL ON POLICY AND GOVERNANCE OF PALM OIL INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA, MUHAMMAD HADIYA RASYID
  10. (2018) THE MODERNISATION OF VIETNAM PEOPLE?S ARMED FORCES: RATIONALE AND IMPACT, NURKHAIRUNISA BINTI KAMARUL AMRAN
  11. (2018) Ethnicity and Social Capital Among The Urban Middle Class in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Aliye Nur Kelesoglu
  12. (2018) ALLEVIATING URBAN POVERTY: A CASE STUDY OF THE SOCIETY OF KUCING URBAN POOR IN SARAWAK, MARTEENA ANAK JOE
  13. (2018) ETHNICITY AND SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG THE URBAN MIDDLE CLASS IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, ALIYE NUR KELESO?LU
  14. (2018) ALLEVIATING URBAN POVERTY: A CASE STUDY OF THE SOCIETY OF KUCING URBAN POOR IN SARAWAK, MARTEENA ANAK JOE
  15. (2018) THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE: A COMPARISON OF APPROACHES BETWEEN PRESIDENTS AQUINO III AND DUTERTE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ROHAYU BINTI RAHMAN
  16. (2017) THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE: A COMPARISON OF APPROACHES BETWEEN PRESIDENTS AQUINO III AND DUTERTE OF THE PHILIPPINES, ROHAYU BINTI RAHMAN
  17. (2016) THE ROLE OF INDONESIA IN MANAGING NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES SOUTHEAST ASIA, NAMIRA SHABRINA BINTI AZIRWAN
  18. (2016) THE IMPACT OF THAILAND?S CULTURAL POLICIES ON FOLK CULTURE: A STUDY OF RONGNGENG IN RAMAD, KRABI PROVINCE, WILASINEE SAINUY
  19. (2016) POTRAYALS OF MALAYA/MALAYSIA IN SIAMESE/THAI NIRAT LITERATURE, 1858-1989, PITCHAYADA MEKHIRUNSIRI
  20. (2016) THE ROLE OF INDONESIA IN MANAGING NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES SOUTHEAST ASIA, NAMIRA SHABRINA BINTI AZIRWAN
  21. (2016) THE IMPACT OF THAI CULTURAL POLICIES ON RONGNGENGFOLK DANCE IN RAMAS VILLAGE, KRABI PROVINCE, THAILAND, WILASINEE SAINUY
  22. (2016) POTRAYALS OF MALAYA/MALAYSIA IN SIAMESE/THAI NIRAT LITERATURE, 1858-1989, PITCHAYADA MEKHIRUNSIRI
  23. (2015) COMMITMENT TOWARDS CELEBRATING CHINESE FESTIVALS AMONG MALAYSIAN CHINESE WORKING ADULTS, HE TENG TENG
  24. (2015) SUARA RAKYAT MALAYSIA (SUARAM) AS A MALAYSIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION: STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES, MOHAMMED H. Y. DARKHALIL
  25. (2015) COMMITMENT TOWARDS CELEBRATING CHINESE FESTIVALS AMONG MALAYSIAN CHINESE WORKING ADULTS, HE TENG TENG
  26. (2014) Civil Society in Malaysia:The Case of SUARAM, Mohammad H.Y.Darkhalil
  27. (2010) The Changing Role of China in Thailand's Economy: A Comparison between the Cold War and Post-Cold War Era, Hasanee Praprutsujarit
  28. (2008) Pengekalan Identiti Etnik Melayu Di Thailand: Kajian Perbandingan Sosio-Budaya Melayu Bangkok dan Melayu Patani, Siti Munirah Binti kasim
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Veganism in Malaysia: Views and Perspectives of Youths.
  2. (2023) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AND STUDY COURSE: CHOICES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS’ FUTUR
  3. (2023) THE IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE IN MALAYSIA IN TIMES OF COVID-19
  4. (2023) THE IMPACT OF RELIGION ON HUMANITY: THE SALVATION ARMY MALAYSIA
  5. (2023) KERELEVENAN KAWALAN MEDIA DAN IMPAKNYA DI MALAYSIA
  6. (2023) ISU, CABARAN, DAN BATASAN HAK ASASI GERAKAN LGBT DI MALAYSIA
  7. (2023) Indigenous People's Rights and Social Justice in the Philippines
  8. (2023) HANDICRAFTS IN PROMOTING CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN KADAZANDUSUN SOCIETY.
  9. (2023) Embracing Yoga for Wellbeing: An Inter-Generational Study of Practitioners in Malaysia
  10. (2023) Activism and Discourse on Women's Rights in Terengganu, Malaysia
  11. (2023) Industrial Training, Nurul Ain Binti Sahlan