Curriculum Vitae

DR. WONG NGAN LING

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Asian and European Languages
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
  • 0379673115

BIOGRAPHY

Wong obtained her bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language and Japanese Culture from University of Tsukuba, Japan and master’s and PhD. degree in multicultural studies from the Graduate School of Languages and Cultures, Nagoya University, Japan respectively.

She joined University of Malaya since 2007 and her research interests revolve around intercultural communication studies with special interest in Japanese language and culture teaching & learning, silent communication among Japanese, Malaysian and British people , Malaysians’ culture and identity, student mobility, wellbeing of academic staff and para badminton players

She becomes the Head of Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM since June 2021.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MULTICULTURAL, INTERCULTURAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES
    Japanese, British, Malaysian silent communication, ethnicity, identity, culture, comparative cultural studies

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    04 Aug 2022 - 03 Aug 2024 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee member of Japanese Master's Course DAEL
    01 Sep 2013 - present (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee Members
    15 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2024 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee Members
    16 Mar 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Department
    01 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • AJK
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Faculty of Languages and Linguistics 50th anniversary- Advisor of Film Festival
    02 Sep 2021 - 30 Dec 2022 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • member of AJK NADI
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Menjalankan Fungsi Sebagai Timbalan Dekan
    13 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Internal examiner for BRANDON CHAI AN WENG (TGB150036)-titled:THE EFFECTS OF METAPHOR AWARENESS ON L2 LEARNERS RETENTION OF ENGLISH IDIOMATIC PHRASES
    16 Jul 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • AJK NADI-Biro Sukan dan Rekreasi
    02 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator
    03 Sep 2017 - 02 Sep 2018 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Head of Department
    13 Jun 2018 - 15 Jun 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    30 Nov 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • AJK NADI-Biro rekreasi (Sukan, Wellness, Fotografi)
    02 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Penemuduga bagi Kemasukan ke Program Pengajian Ijazah Dasar & Asasi Sesi 2014/2015
    14 Mar 2014 - 13 Mar 2015 (University Malaya)
  • AJK untuk NADI FBL
    08 Aug 2013 - 31 Dec 2014 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • AJK untuk Coffee Table Book
    02 Nov 2012 - 01 Nov 2014 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Commitee member of the 6th International Conference of KoSASA (Korean Studies Association in Southeast Asia)
    23 Sep 2014 - 26 Sep 2014 (International)
  • Curriculum committee member for DAEL
    01 Mar 2013 - 28 Feb 2014 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kajian Kepuasan Pelanggan FBL
    05 Oct 2012 - 05 Oct 2013 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Head Coordinator
    24 Jan 2011 - 31 Aug 2012 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • BRONZE MEDALS FOR 1) TRIPLE JUMP 2) LONG JUMP 3) JAVELIN WOMEN AGED 55-59
    MALAYSIA MASTERS ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION, 2023 (International)
  • High jump & Long jump - won a bronze medal each for Women aged 55-59 category
    2022 Kuala Lumpur International Masters Athletics Championship, 2022 (International)
  • Javelin- women aged 55-59 category
    Kuala Lumpur International Masters Athletics Championship, 2022 (International)
  • won a bronze medal for event of women high jump category at Majlis Kebajikan dan SUkan Anggota-anggota Kerajaan Malaysia 2022
    MAKSAK, 2022 (National)
  • won a silver medal for event of long jump at Malaysia Masters Athletics Championship 2022
    Malaysia Masters Athletics Championship, 2022 (National)
  • Won a gold medal for the event of Javelin women at Malaysia Masters Athletics Championship 2022
    Malaysia Masters Athletics Assocation, 2022 (National)
  • Anugerah Olahragawati (Staf) 2019
    Pusat Sukan Universiti Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation of Faculty of Languages and Linguistics for the year 2019
    The Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation, 2020 (University)
  • Certificate of Excellence Recognition (won a silver medal in the 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships 2-7 December, 2019 at Kuching Sarawak) at MMAA Award Presentation Night at Hotel Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur on 22 February, 2020
    Malaysia Masters Athletic Association, 2020 (International)
  • Won a silver medal of 4x400m relay for the 21st Asia Masters Athletics Championships (AMAc) at Kuching Sarawak (2-7 December, 2019), 4th placing in long Jump and 5th placing in Javelin for Women age 50-54
    Asia Masters Athletics, 2019 (International)
  • Brunei Masters Open Athletics Championship 2019- long jump (bronze medal-age group 50-54), Javelin (bronze medal-age group 50-54)
    Brunei Association of Veteran Athlete, 2019 (International)
  • Won 2 gold medals for the event of long jump and javelin (women 50-54 age group) in the The Malaysia International Open Masters Athletics Championship (MIOMAC 2019)
    Malaysian Masters Athletic Association, 2019 (International)
  • Anugerah Lencana Penghargaan (Badge of Appreciation for Sport Achievement)
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • 32nd Malaysian International Open Masters Athletics Championships (Gold medals for Long Jump and Javelin (Women age group 50-54)
    Malaysian Masters Athletics Association (MMAA), 2018 (International)
  • won silver medal for Badminton women veteran category(17/8/18), won bronze medal for Long Jump women Veteran (14/8/18) category, won bronze medal for 4x400m women veteran category(14/8/18)
    Kejohanan Sukan Staf Antara Universiti Malaysia (sukum) Ke-43, University Malaysia Pahang, 2018 (National)
  • Won a gold medal for long jump (Women veteran) and a silver medal for 4x100m (Women veteran)
    KEJOHANAN SUKAN STAF ANTARA UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA (SUKUM) KE-42 UPSI 2017, 2017 (National)
  • won a silver medal for the athletic event of long jump women 50-54 category
    31st Malaysian International Open Masters Athletics Championships, 2017 (International)
  • Sakura Network: Training Program for Teachers of Japanese Language
    The Foundation Japanese-Language Institute Urawa, 2016 (National)
  • Silver medals for Long Jump & Javelin Throw (50-54 age group), Bronze medal for 4 x 400 M -women open category
    30th Malaysian International Open Masters Athletics Championships 2016, 2016 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • Won the silver medals for 4 x100M and 4 x 400m Women Veteran Categories (Athletics)
    The 40th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM) , UiTM, Shah Alam (17-23 Aug,2015), 2015 (National)
  • Won a bronze medal for the event of Javelin in Women Veteran Category (SUKUM 2015)
    The 40th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM) , UiTM, Shah Alam (17-23 Aug,2015), 2015 (National)
  • Won a gold medal of long jump (Women Veteran category)
    The 40th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM) , UiTM, Shah Alam (17-23 Aug,2015), 2015 (National)
  • Become the champion of Badminton (group) for the Interzone Competition For Academic Staff
    Sport Center, Universiti Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • Won three gold medals (Women Veteran Category) in the events of long jump, 4 x 100m & 4 x 100m at SUKUM 39th organized by UTM (13-23 August, 2014)
    UTM, Skudai Johor, 2014 (National)
  • won three gold medals in long jump (S),200 meter (v)and Javelin (V) at the UM inter zones athletics competition 2014
    Sport Centre of University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Won the gold medal for Badminton in the Staff Academic Inter zones Sports 2014
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Menyertai SUkaneka Staf Universiti Malaya 2014
    Fakulti Bahasa dan Linguistik, Universiti Malaya, 2014 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Won the title of The Best Sport woman of the Year 2013 (Staf category)(at Malam Anugerah Sukan Universiti Malaya 2013 - 19 November, 2013)
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Won a bronze medal in the event of 4 x 400m(women veteran category) at SUKUM 38 organized by UKM (2-10 November, 2013)
    SUKUM ke 38 (Kejohanan Sukan Staf Antara Universiti Malaysia), 2013 (National)
  • Won a bronze medal in the event of 4 x 100m (women veteran category) at SUKUM 38 organized by UKM (2-10 November, 2013)
    SUKUM ke 38 (Kejohanan Sukan Staf Antara Universiti Malaysia), 2013 (National)
  • Won a silver medal in the event of 200m(women veteran category) at SUKUM 38 organized by UKM (2-10 November, 2013)
    SUKUM ke 38 (Kejohanan Sukan Staf Antara Universiti Malaysia), 2013 (National)
  • Won a silver medal in the event of Javelin (women veteran category) at SUKUM 38 organized by UKM (2-10 November, 2013)
    SUKUM ke 38 (Kejohanan Sukan Staf Antara Universiti Malaysia), 2013 (National)
  • Won a gold medal in the event of long jump (women veteran category) at SUKUM 38 organized by UKM
    SUKUM ke 38 (Kejohanan Sukan Staf Antara Universiti Malaysia), 2013 (National)
  • Won the bronze medal in relay 4 x 100 M in UM Inter Zones Athlete Competition for Staff 2013
    Sports Centre, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Won the silver medal in relay 4 x 100 M in UM Inter Zones Athlete Competition for Staff 2013
    Sports Centre, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Won the gold medal in relay 4 x 400 M (veteran) UM Inter zones Athlete Competition for Staff 2013
    Sports Centre, University of Malaya, 2013 (International)
  • Won the gold medal in Javelin (Veteran)in the UM Inter Zones Athlete Competition for Staff 2013
    Sports Centre, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Won the gold medal in long jump (senior)in UM Inter Zones Athlete Competition for Staff 2013
    Sports Centre, University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Won the second prize in Badminton Mixed Double in the Competition of Badminton Staff Vice Chancellor Cup University of Malaya 2013
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • won a bronze medal for the event of long jump in women senior category
    The 37th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM) , UUM, Kedah (2-12 july), 2012 (National)
  • Staff Academic InterzoneSport, UM 2012 (Bronze in Tennis double)
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Staff Academic Interzone Sport, UM 2012 (Gold in Badminton Mixed group)
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Staff Academic Interzone Athletic Sport, UM 2012 (Gold in women veteran Relay 4 x 400m dan silver in women veteran Relay 4 x 100m)
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Staff Academic Interzone Athletic Sport, UM 2012 (Gold medal in Javelin women veteran and gold medal in Long Jump women Senior)
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Staff Academic Interzone Athletic Sport, UM 2012 (Gold in Javelin women veteran and gold medal in long jump women senior)
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • The 2011 Vice Chancellor Cup in Badminton Among UM staff for women double category
    Pusat Sukan Universit Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • won a bronze medal for 4 x 100m relay women vetera
    The 36th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM), UTem Malacca, 2011, 2011 (National)
  • Won a bronze medal for Javelin in the women veteran category
    The 36th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM), UniTem Malacca, 2011 (National)
  • Won the Gold medal in the Women Double Badminton Category in the Bank Rakyat Corporate Depositors Badminton Competition. Kejohanan Badminton Pendeposit Korporat 2011(Johan Bergu Wanita)
    Bank Rakyat, 2011 (Community)
  • Won the Best Award of Anugerah Sportwoman (Veteran Category) 2011
    Zone 7 Universiti Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Won the gold medal in Mixed-group Badminton for the Staff Academic Inter zones Athletic Sport, UM 2011
    Universiti Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Won a gold medal in tennis in the Staff Academic Inter zones Athletic Sport, UM 2011
    Universiti Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Won a gold medal in 4 x 100m relay for Women veteran category in the Staff Academic Inter zones Athletic Sport, UM 2011
    Universiti Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Won the gold medal in long jump for the women senior category in the Staff Academic Inter zones Athletic Sport, UM, 2011
    Universiti Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Won a gold medal in Javelin for Women veteran category in the Staff Academic Inter zones Athletic Sport, UM 2011
    Universiti Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • pingat perak untuk acara badminton campuran
    Pusat Sukan UM, 2010 (University)
  • won the gold medal in women category in Jogathon UM 2010
    Sport Centre University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • Won a bronze medal in tennis mixed group
    The 35th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM), UniTem Malacca, 2010 (National)
  • Won the bronze medal in 4 x 400m ralay(women senior)
    The 35th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM), 2010, 2010 (National)
  • pingat perak untuk tennis campuran (3 April, 2010)
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • pingat gangsa untuk Acara 4 x 100m Wanita Veteran
    University of Malaya, 2010 (National)
  • pingat emas untuk acara 800m Wanita Veteran (8 May,2010)
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • pingat emas untuk Acara Lompat Jauh Wanita Senior
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • Olahraga pingat emas untuk acara Merejam Lembing Wanita Veteran(8 May, 2010)
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • Won the Best Team Award (Anugerah Pasukan Cemerlang) 2009 in the Women Athlete
    Pusat Sukan Universiti Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • olaraga: lompat jauh (emas), merejam lembing (perak)
    University Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • tenis campuran (gangsa)
    Unversity Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • Won the gold medal in 4 x 100m 4 x 400m, and a bronze medal in Javelin Women Veteran category
    The 34th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM), 2009, 2009 (National)
  • badminton campuran(emas),tenis campuran (perak)
    University Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • Javelin (Women Veteran category)
    The 33th Inter Varsities Competition for Academic Staff among Public Universities (IPTA) Malaysia (SUKUM), 2008, 2008 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Azam, Kamarul; Musaev, Talaibek; Wong, Ngan Ling; Prasetyo, Yogi Tri (2023). Malaysian Students' Perceptions of "Telop" as a Teaching Tool to Enhance the Japanese Learning Experience, SUSTAINABILITY. 15(4). doi:10.3390/su15043272
Others
  1. Wong, N.L. & Lau, Emily Kui-Ling (2021). Enhancing Job Awareness through Career Exploarion Course- A Report. Estudos Japanese, Sao Paolo, n. 45, 103-117. DOI: 10.11606/ej.vi45
  2. Wong, N.L. at el. (2020). Gender variations in coping mechanisms used after disagreements in the home domain: The case of Malaysian youths. Horizan Journal of Social Sciences Research, Vol. 2 (2)Dec.: 29-41.
  3. Wong Ngan Ling and Emily Lau Kui-Ling. (2019). Study Abroad and behavioural changes: The case of Malaysian learners of Japanese. Kajian Malaysia, Vol.37(2), 2019, 75-94.
  4. Chan, Y. H & Wong, N. L. (2017) The Use of Anime in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language. Malaysian Online Journal of Education Technology (MOJET). Vol.5, Issue 2.
  5. Chan, Y. H. & Wong, N. L. (2017). Learning Japanese through anime. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 8(3), 485-495
  6. Chan, Y. H., Wong, N. L. Ng, L. L. (2017). Japanese Language Students Perception of Using Anime as a Teaching Tool. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 7 (1). 93-104
  7. Wong Ngan Ling & Lau Kui Ling (2016). Voice of the Third Generation Malaysians: Malaysian or Malaysian Indian, Sarjana, 31(1) 45-54.
  8. Kuang Ching Hei, Wong Ngan Ling, Maya Khemlani David (2015). The Perceived Value of Silence and Spoken Words in Malaysian Interactions. The Journal of South East Asia Research Centre for Communication and Humanities(SEARCH)7(1):53-70
  9. Kuang, C.H, Ngeow, Y.M, & Wong, N.L. (2013). Disagreement: Discrepancy of Coping Mechanisms Between Single and Married Malaysian Youths. Malaysian Journal of Youth Studies, Institut Penyelidikan Pembangunan Belia Malaysia (IPPBM) Vol.8: 107-124.
  10. Lau, S. K., Ang,L.H.,Soon, C. T., Law, S. B., Wong, N.L. (2012). Pembelajaran dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Cina Menggalakkan Interaksi Pelajar Berbilang Kaum. GEMA Online Journal of Language Studies. Vol 12(3): 979- 997.
  11. Kuang, C.H, Wong, N.L, David, M (2011) "Communicating Disagreement among Malaysians: Verbal or Non-verbal". Language in India, Vol. 11 November Issue. e-journal (pp442-462). http://www.languageinindia.com
  12. N. L. Wong. (2009). Japanese Communicative Silence Talks in Various Contexts. Journal of Modern Languages. University Malaya Press. vol.19. pp 195-206
  13. "The Influence of Communications Technology upon the Style of Communication in Contemporary Japanese Society h Journal of Tagen Bunka, Vol.5 Graduate School of Languages and Cultures: Nagoya University, Japan, 2005.
  14. The Communicative Meanings and Functions of Silence- An Analysis of Cross Cultural Views. Journal of Tagen Bunka, Vol.3 Graduate School of Languages and Cultures, Nagoya University, Japan, 2003.
Books
  1. Wong, N. L. (2010). Silent Communication of Japanese Society. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press.
  2. Tunabuti, S. 2009. Face Up to Reality- Theory and Practice of Toray: Dr. K. Maeda's Original Management.Trans. Kee, T.C./Wong, N.L. Singapore:Marshall Cavendish Business.
Chapter in Books
  1. Wong, N. L. (2020). What Can Students Learn from Studying Abroad Program: The Case of Japanese Language Program Learner. In Roshidah, H. & Patricia, N.R. (Eds.) (2020) Foreign Language-Teaching and Learning in the Malaysian Context (pp.109-123). Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press.
  2. Kuang, C.H, Raja Maznah R.H, & Wan Norliza, W. M (2013). Stories and Reflections on Student Supervision. Academic Development Centre (ADEC), University of Malaya Press. Pp. 87-90.
  3. Wong, N. L. 2010. Let Silence Do the Talking in Department of Asian and European Languages - Selected Articles from the DAEL 2010 Symposium. Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya
Article in Proceeding
  1. Wong. N.L. (2016). Syllabus Planning for the Course of Business Japanese. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Japanese Language Education in Malaysia and Urawa Teacher Training program Reports. pp.56-63.
  2. Wong, Ngan Ling (ウォン　ガン　リン）.2015. A Comparative Study of Communicative Silence between Japanese, British and Malaysians コミュニケーションにおけ る沈黙の意味と役割ー日本人、イギリス人とマレーシア人の比較. Conference Proceedings, International Symposium of Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Tohoku University, Japan. p.14
  3. Wong, N.L. (2014). How the Three Ethnic Groups of Malaysia View and Construct Their Identities. Proceedings MICOLLAC 2014 P(the 8th Malaysia International Conference on Languages, Literatures and Cultures, p. 91
  4. Wong, N.L., Kuang, C. H & Maya K.D. 2010. Communicating without Words: Focus on Malaysians. Proceedings 2010 International Conference on Humanities, Historical and Social Science (CHHSS2010) (ISI Cited) ISBN: 978-1-84626-025-4. pp 682-686
  5. Ngan Ling, Wong. 2009. Japanese Communicative Silence Talks Differently in Various Contexts. Proceeding JSAA-ICJLE 2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
  6. Ngan Ling, Wong. 2009. Malaysians' Silent Communication. Proceeding International Seminar on Japanese Language and Culture, hlm.75-86
  7. Ngan Ling, Wong. 2008. Silent Communication?. Prosiding Seminar Pendidikan Bahasa dan Budaya Jepun II, Ambang Asuhan Jepun, Pusat Asasi Sains,Universiti Malaya. pp 21-26
Other Publications
  1. Wong, N. L & Lau, E.K.L. (2021). Enhancing Job Awareness through Career Exploartion Course- A Report. Estudos Japaneses, Sao Paulo, n. 45, 103-117. - Review
  2. Wong.N.L & E.K-L. Lau. (2021). Enhanching Job Awareness through Career Exploration Course- A report. Estudos Japoneses. University of Sao Paulo45, 103-117, . eISSN: 2447-7125 - Framework

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran
    How The Older Academicians Work Happily In The Digital Age- Focusing On Satu Member Universities ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2017 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    Production And Perception Of French Vowels By Malaysian Students ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2017 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    Exploring The Learning Of Japanese Case Particles (cp) By Malay Learners ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2017 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    What Can Students Learn From Studying Abroad Program ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2015 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    Investigating The Effects Of Studying Abroad On The Enhancement Of Japanese Language Learning And Japanese Culture Acquisition Among Malaysian Japanese Languag Learners ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2009 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    SILENCE COMMUNICATION OF MALAYSIA SOCIETY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2009 - 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    SILENCE COMMUNICATION OF MALAYSIA SOCIETY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2021 - 2021, JFKL Small Grant
    Workshop on Teaching Japanese to Secondary School for Japanese Program Students, Japan Foundation ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2015 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Investigating the effects of studying abroad on the enchancement of Japanese language Learning and Japanese Culture Acquisition among Malaysian Japanese language learners ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2015 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Investigating the effects of studying abroad on the enchancement of Japanese language Learning and Japanese Culture Acquisition among Malaysian Japanese language learners ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2011 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Silent Communication of Malaysian Society (Tahun ke 2) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2013 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Silence Communication of Malaysian Society ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2011 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Investigating Critical Thinking Disposition (CTD) and critical thinking skills (CTS) and its impact on academic performance of learners in institutions of higher learning. ( Consultant)
  14. 2009 - 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Silent Communication of Malaysian Society(Tahun 1) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2022 - 2024, Private Funding
    Enhancing Bk Design & Management Staff's Wellbeing Through Natural Method ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2024, Private Funding
    Japanese Language, Linguistic And Culture Studies Program Year 2023 ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2021 - 2023, Private Funding
    Japanese Language Studies Through Student-based Learning ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2019 - 2022, International Funding
    Role Of Sports And Psychosocial Factors In Defining Wellbeing Of Malaysian Para-badminton Players ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2009 - 2012, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
    The Studies on the Real Situations of Various Minorities of the Twentieth Century ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Asean in Today's World 2019 (Astw)- Asian Languages and Cultures, Kyushu University and University of Malaya
    01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (International)
  • UM-One Asia Foundation Seminar Series 2016-17 as Translation Consultant, UM-One Asia Foundation Seminar Series 2016-17
    01 Nov 2016 - 01 Nov 2017 (International)
  • Consultation On Translation of Japanese Language to UM-One Asia Foundation Seminar Series 2016-2017, One Asian Foundation and Department of Chinese Studies, FSSS
    01 Oct 2016 - 01 Oct 2017 (International)
  • Japanese to English Translator, My Performing Arts Agency Sdn Bhd
    01 Oct 2016 - 01 Oct 2016 (International)
  • UM-One Asia Foundation Seminar Series, One Asia Foundation Japan, Department of Chinese Studies, FSSS, Malaysian Chinese Research Center, High Impact Research, UM
    01 Jul 2015 - 01 Jul 2015 (National)
  • As External Verifier for Japanese Language Syllabus At Mjii (MARA-Japan Industrial Institute) -Year of 2014, MARA-Japan Industrial Institute (MJII)
    01 Jun 2014 - 01 Jun 2014 (National)
  • As The Reviewer for The Manuscript "Strategy Terjemahan Literal Dalam Komunikasi Lisan Pelajar Pusat Bahasa Jepun"- Tahun 2014, University Malaysia of Pahang (UMP)
    01 Jun 2014 - 01 Jun 2014 (National)
  • Give a Plenary Talk to Beyond (Y)Our World Journalistic Exchange Program - a Student Exchange Program of University of Amsterdam, Co-Organized by Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, Malaysia (On The 6th January, 2012), Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, Malaysia
    01 Jun 2012 - 01 Jun 2012 (National)
  • Basic Introductory Japanese Language Course At Putra Mosque, Putrajaya, Masjid Putra, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia
    01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2011 (National)
  • Invigilator (Room Proctor) for Japanese Language Proficiency Test 2009 (Level 2), Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur and Japanese Language Society of Malaysia
    01 Dec 2009 - 01 Dec 2009 (International)
  • Japanese Language Proficiency - Oral and Written Test Evaluation (21 Ogos, 2009), Malaysia Airline System (MAS)
    01 Dec 2009 - 01 Dec 2009 (National)
  • As The Japanese Language Proficiency Examiner and Evaluator for The Selection of Language Teacher for MARA, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
    01 Nov 2009 - 01 Nov 2009 (University)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Enhancing Job Awareness through Career Exploration Course- A report, The 13th International Congress of Japanese Studies In Brazil (CIEJB) & 26th National Meeting of University Professors of Japanese Language, Literature, and Culture (ENPULLCJ), The Brazilian Association of Japanese Studies in a partnership with the University of Brasilia, (International) (17 Mar 2021 - 19 Mar 2021)
  2. Silence as a Tool of Communication, A Talk in English to Teachers at The Language Center, University of Pontificia Bolivariana, Monteria, Colombia as required by Fellows Colombia, Colombia Institute for Education Loans and Studies Abroad (ICETEX), University of Pontificia Bolivariana, Monteria, Colombia (University) (08 Nov 2018 - 08 Nov 2018)
  3. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMMUNICATIVE SILENCE AMONG JAPANESE, BRITISH AND MALAYSIANS , International Symposium of Japanese Studies in the Globalizing World, Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Tohoku University (International) (26 Jan 2015 - 30 Jan 2015)
  4. Malaysian Indians' Identity, INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF Nagoya University on " Minority Situations and the Discourse of Symbiosis III", Nagoya University, Japan (subsidized by the Japan Society of Promotion of Science[JSPS]) (International) (11 Mar 2013 - 12 Mar 2013)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Athletes Identity Among Para-Badminton Players, UMMC SPORT EXERCISEMEDICINE CONFERENCE, UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE (University) (13 Sep 2022 - 14 Sep 2022)
  2. ANALISIS KESALAHAN URUTAN KATA DAN KAEDAH PENGAJARAN BAHASA CINA SEBAGAI BAHASA KEDUA YANG BERPUSATKAN PELAJAR DI IPTA MALAYSIA, SEMINAR JABATAN PENGAJIAN ASIA TIMUR, JABATAN PENGAJIAN ASIA TIMUR, FAKULTI SASTERA DAN SAINS SOSIAL  (University) (26 Nov 2021 - 26 Nov 2021)
  3. Classroom Practice to Raise Awareness on Job Hunting, BEYOND PLC 2.0 e-SEMINAR OF COLLABORATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN JAPANESE LANGUAGE 2021, INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES CAMPUS KUALA LUMPUR (National) (25 Aug 2021 - 26 Aug 2021)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. THE USE OF OPEN CAPTION TELOP (OCT) AS A TEACHING TOOL IN JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM, THE 19TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JAPANESE LANGAUGE EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA, JAPAN FOUNDATION KUALA LUMPUR, PUSAT ASASI SAINS, UM , MALAYSIA JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS SOCIETY (International) (23 Sep 2022 - 08 Oct 2022)
PRESENTER
  1. Malaysian internalizing Japanese positive values through study abroad program, 2018 III International and IX National Foreign Languages Research Congress , University of Pontificia Bolivariana, Monteria & University De Los Andes, Bogota & Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico (International) (01 Nov 2018 - 03 Nov 2018)
  2. Syllabus Planning for Business Japanese, The 13th Conference on Japanese Language Education in Malaysia and Urawa Teachers Training Program Reports, The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 09 Oct 2016)
  3. Studying abroad and its enhancement on language learning and culture acquisition by Malaysian learners of Japanese, 2016 6th International Conference on Humanitites, Society and Culture (ICHSC 2016), International Economics Development and Research Center (International) (21 Sep 2016 - 23 Sep 2016)
  4. Syllabus Planning for the Course of Business Japanese, The 13th International Conference on Japanese Language Education in Malaysia and Urawa Teacher Training program Reports, Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (National) (01 Feb 2016 - 01 Feb 2016)
  5. How the Three Dominant Ethnic Groups of Malaysia View and Construct Their Identities, 8th Malaysia International Conference on Languages, Literature and Cultures (MICOLLAC), Department of English, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang (International) (12 Aug 2014 - 14 Aug 2014)
  6. The Significance of Silence in Japanese, British and Malaysian Societies: A Comparison, The 13th International Conference of European Association of Japanese Studies (EAJS), European Association of Japanese Studies (International) (24 Aug 2011 - 27 Aug 2011)
  7. Expressing Emotions Overtly? Focus on Malaysians, The Third International Conference on Multicultural Discourses, Zhejiang University, China  (International) (27 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010)
  8. Communication Mode among Malaysians, 2010 International Conference on Humanities, Historical & Social Science (CHHSS2010), Social Science and Humanities Society of IACSIT &Economics and Business Society, IACSIT  (International) (26 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010)
  9. Communicating Without Words: Focus on Malaysians, 2010 International Conference on Good Governance and Human Rights (CGGHR2010), Social Science and Humanities Society of IACSIT and Economics and Business Society, IACSIT  (International) (26 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010)
  10. Malaysians' Silent Communication, International Seminar on Japanese Language and Culture (ISJLC)2009, Pusat Asasi Sains, University Malaya (International) (23 Nov 2009 - 24 Nov 2009)
  11. Japanese Silence Talks Differently in Various Contexts, JSAA-ICJLE 2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, University of New South Wales & University of Sydney (International) (13 Jul 2009 - 16 Jul 2009)
  12. Silent Communication, Seminar Pendidikan bahasa dan Budaya Jepun II, Ambang Asuhan Jepun, Pusat Asasi Sains, Universiti Malaya (15 Nov 2008 - 16 Nov 2008)
  13. The Communicative Meanings and Functions of Silence in Language Teaching and Learning, Seminar on Multimedia Adventure in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning (21 Aug 2006 - 22 Aug 2006)
  14. Japanese and British Attitude Concerning the Communicative Functions and Meanings of Silence, The 10th International Conference of European Association for Japanese 1.3The 10th International Conference of European Association for Japanese Studies , European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS  (International) (27 Aug 2003 - 30 Aug 2003)
  15. The Communicative Meanings of Silence- An Analysis of the British and Japanese Views, The 5th British Association of Teaching Japanese National Conference, British Association of Teaching Japanese (13 Sep 2002 - 14 Sep 2002)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) The application of Lexical Approach integrated in the Situational Language teaching in the ecological oral English classroom in China, BU YINGDAN
  2. (2023) Linguistic Complexity and Its Correlations with Writing Quality in L2 Writing of Chinese High School Students, HAI YAN
  3. (2023) Comparative Study of Translations of the Analects of Confucius from the Perspective of Cultural Translation Theory, Dongxue Bao
  4. (2023) A Critical Discourse Analysis of Philosophical and Political Ideologies in Japanese Psychological Anime, SOFEA AZLENA TUNG BINTI ADIB VINCENT TUNG
  5. (2023) Exploring the Effectiveness of Code-switching in Developing Speaking Proficiency in Chinese High Schools, YAN SONG
  6. (2023) Open Caption Telop as A Teaching Tool in Japanese Language Classroom, KAMARUL AZAM BIN KAMARUL AZMI
  7. (2018) JAPANESE SUBTITLE IN TELEVISION TALK SHOWS; A STUDY OF ITS EFFECT ON JFL LEARNER S LEARNING IN CLASSROOM, Kamarul Azam b. Kamarul Azmi
  8. (2009) Using Anime as a Japanese Language and Culture Teaching Tool, Chan Yee Han
Master
  1. (2023) Causes and Effects of English Reading Anxiety among Chinese University Students, CHEN QIUXU
  2. (2023) Ciri- Ciri Budaya Pada Papan Tanda di Little India Brickfields, KANAGATHURGA A/P ARUMUGAM
  3. (2022) A THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS TRANSLANGUAGING IN MALAYSIA., NABILA NAJAD
  4. (2022) DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE (ICC) AWARENESS AMONG CHINESE UNDERGRADUATE HOTEL INTERNS, MENGNI ZHENG
  5. (2022) A THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS TRANSLANGUAGING IN MALAYSIA., NABILA NAJAD
  6. (2021) L2 MOTIVATION OF EFL LEARNERS IN CHINESE URBAN AND RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS, XIONGYAN ZHANG
  7. (2019) Kajian Landskap Linguistik: Bahasa Komersial dan Bahasa Etnik, KANAGATHURGA ARUMUGAM
  8. (2017) TEACHER TALK PATTERNS IN CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN ENGLISH AT A TAMIL PRIMARY SCHOOL, TISHA NAIR
  9. (2015) English Language Proficiency and Oral Communication Interactional Strategies of pre-university Malaysian Chinese Students, Liang KaiZhu
  10. (2015) ORAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES OF PRE-UNIVERSITY MALAYSIAN CHINESE STUDENTS, LIANG KAIZHU
  11. (2014) Diaglossia language used in the secondary schools, Gayathri a/p Kunaregaran
  12. (2012) TEACHER TALK PATTERNS IN CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN ENGLISH AT A TAMIL PRIMARY SCHOOL, TISHA NAIR
  13. (2010) The use of metaphor in local English songs in Malaysia, Wan Syazana Ilee Bt Wan Sobri
  14. (2010) Penguasaan Bahasa Jepun pelajar-pelajar di dalam Program JAD, Norshima Mat Yunan
  15. (2007) Analisis Pembentukan Leksis Kata Majmuk Setara Dalam Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Cina, Chan Kar Min

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Co-Organized One-Day Workshop With Japanese Foundation Kuala Lumpur Titled: Workshop On Teaching Japanese to Secondary School for Japanese Programme Students On Friday, 2021-11-12 8:30am -4pm (Online-With Google Meet) - Link: Meet.Google.Com/Duc-Rhvr-Ohv This Workshop Invitation Was Extended to All Secondary School Teachers Who Are Teaching Japanese in Malaysia, (12 Nov 2021 - 12 Nov 2021) (National)
  • The Judge for The 18th Japanese Speech Contest for Secondary Schools- National Level 2021, (17 Jul 2021 - 17 Jul 2021) (National)
  • Donate Annually to Tzu Chi International School, Kuala Lumpur, (05 Mar 2021 - 05 Mar 2021) (National)
  • Japanese-English Translator for Corporate Funders Conference, (24 Aug 2016 - 24 Aug 2016)
  • Menjadi AJK Persatuan Olahraga Masters Selangor, (13 Jul 2016 - 13 Jul 2018)
  • Dilantik Sebagai Naib Pengerusi Pengelola Kejohanan Olaharaga Master Antarabangsa Malaysia Ke-30 (Mmaa 2016), (17 Mar 2016 - 27 Nov 2016)
  • UM-One Asia Foundation Seminar Series 2016-17 as Translation Consultant of Japanese Language, (01 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2017)
  • Perlantikan Sebagai Panel Luar Bengkel Pemurnian Silibus dan Modul Kursus Bahasa Jepun Di MARA-Japan Industril Institute (Mjii), Beranang, (22 Jul 2014 - 24 Jul 2014)
  • Co-Organize The 2012-2013 Malaysia Japanese Language Education Seminar, (02 Mar 2013 - 03 Mar 2013)
  • Take The Role of The Moderator in International Seminar On 30 Years Celebration of The Look East Policy, (23 Jun 2012 - 23 Jun 2012)
  • Give a 2 Hours Talk (as Guest Lecture) to Segi University College Titled "The Significance of Silence in Japanese, British and Malaysian Societies : a Comparison", (22 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2012)
  • Staff Academic Interzone Sport, UM 2012 (Gold in Badminton Mixed Group), (16 Apr 2012 - 07 May 2012)
  • Give a Talk On "Malaysians' Silent Communication" to Students from University of Amsterdam and Taylor's University Under The Program "Malaysian Media Beyond Y(Our)World: Experience, Exchanges, and Transformation- a Student Exchange Program Organised by Taylor's University, Malaysia Campus, (06 Jan 2012 - 06 Jan 2012)
  • Give a 2 Hours Talk Title \"Let Silence Do The Talking\' in Segi University College, (04 Oct 2010 - 04 Oct 2010)
  • The 6th Jfkl Conference On Japanese Language Education and Urawa Teacher Training Program (Co-Organized With Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur), (10 Oct 2009 - 10 Oct 2009)
  • Chosen by The Dean to Become The Examiner of Japanese Language Proficiency for The Language Teachers in University of Malaya (Pemeriksa Kertas Ujian Kecekapan Bahasa (Bahasa Jepun), (29 Apr 2009 - 31 Jul 2013)
  • The 5th Jfkl Conference On Japanese Language Education and Urawa Teacher Training Program (Co-Organized With Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur), (11 Oct 2008 - 11 Oct 2008)
  • The 3rd Annual Japanese Language Festival 2008 (Co-Organized With Japanese Language Society of Malaysia[Jlsm]), (26 Jul 2008 - 27 Jul 2008)