Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. RAMY BULAN

Research Fellow
  • Dean's Office
    Faculty of Law
  • ramy
  • 0379676545

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • NATIVE TITLE
    Indigenous land rights, native title, customary land rights, NCR, customary tenure, aboriginal title, native law and custom, occupation
  • MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
    Legal history, plural legal systems, sources of law, constitution, common law, equity, judicial binding precedents, statutory interpretation
  • JURISPRUDENCE
    jurisprudence, theories of law, justice, law and morality, natural law, positivism
  • INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
    indigenous peoples, self determination, aboriginal, natives, Orang Asli, native title, UN declaration of rights of indigenous peoples, ILO conventions, land and resource rights
  • EQUITY AND TRUSTS (INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES)
    Equity and trusts, trusts and trustees, wills, succession, administration of estates, probate, succession
  • CUSTOMARY LAWS
    customs, customary laws, adat, adat pepatih, personal laws, native courts, customary land tenure, customary rights, customary marriages, inheritance, succession

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD (Law), (Law)
    Australian National University
  • Master of Laws (LLM), (Law)
    University of Bristol, UK
  • LLB(HONS)(UM), (Law)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Organiser, Postgraduate Students Seminar: Everyday I Write the Book, January 2007.
    18 Jan 2007 - present (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Member of the Advisory Committee of the Faculty of Law, University Malaya
    05 May 2011 - present (University Malaya)
  • HEAD, CENTRE FOR LEGAL PLURALISM AND INDIGENOUS LAW, FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
    01 Feb 1999 - present (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Supervisor
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2023 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Executive Director
    01 Jan 2018 - 10 Jan 2023 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Head of Unit
    01 Oct 2016 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Head of Centre
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Aug 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Unit
    01 Jun 2016 - 31 Aug 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Evaluator
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Head
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Centre for Malaysia Pribumi Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Member of Jawatankuasa KPI & SAPT Bidang Sains Sosial
    07 Feb 2014 - 31 Jan 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Head
    01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Centre for Malaysia Pribumi Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Head, Centre for Malaysian Indigenous Studies, University Malaya
    02 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Director, Centre For Malaysian Indigenous Studies, University Malaya
    08 May 2011 - 08 Oct 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Organising Chairperson, Conference on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Implementation and Challenges, Faculty of Law, UM, 9-10 November 2010
    09 Nov 2010 - 10 Nov 2010 (International)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Sep 2007 - 31 Aug 2009 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Sep 2007 - 31 Aug 2009 (University Malaya)
  • Co-Chair, Orginising Committee, University Malaya International Conference on Multiculturalism and the Law, co-organised by Faculty of Law, UM and Lexisnexis, Faculty of Law, University Malaya.
    06 May 2008 - 07 May 2008 (University Malaya)
  • Organiser and Coordinator, Staff Workshop on Quality Undergraduate and Postgradute Supervision, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya
    11 Apr 2008 - 11 Apr 2008 (Faculty)
  • Chairperson, Research Committee
    01 Apr 2006 - 31 Mar 2008 (Faculty)
  • Quality Manager
    01 Mar 2006 - 31 Mar 2008 (Faculty)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Sep 2006 - 31 Aug 2007 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Jun 2006 - 31 Aug 2006 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Apr 2006 - 31 May 2006 (Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Jun 2006 - 31 Aug 2006 (University Malaya)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Apr 2006 - 31 May 2006 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Co-Chair, Organising Committee, National Conference on Biodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge, by Faculty of Law and the Malaysian National Network of Indigenous People (JOAS), Faculty of Law, University of Malaya
    07 Mar 2001 - 08 Mar 2001 (Faculty)
  • Chair, Organising Committee, The Workshop on Native Customary Rights in Malaysia: Recent Developments, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
    18 Feb 2000 - 19 Feb 2000 (Faculty)
  • Co-Chair, Organising Committee, The International Workshop on Estoppel, co-orgainsed by Faculties of Law, UM, UKM. IIU, & University of Hong Kong, at University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
    23 Aug 1999 - 25 Aug 1999 (Faculty)
  • Co-ordinator, Legal Education Extension Program (LEEP)
    01 Jan 1997 - 31 Dec 1998 (Faculty of Law, Faculty of Law)
  • Law Matriculation Program Curriculum Development Committee
    01 Jan 1997 - 12 Dec 1998 (Faculty)
  • Chair, Organising Committee, The Conference on Legal Pluralism: The Role of Customary Law in Preserving Indigenous Heritage, by Faculty of Law, UM and Majlis Adat Istiadat, and Native Courts, Chief Minister's Office, Kuching, Sarawak.
    11 Nov 1997 - 12 Nov 1997 (Faculty)
  • Chairperson, Organising Committee, Seminar on Commercial Utilization of Outer Space by Dr. Hanneke Tra-Engelman
    25 Sep 1997 - 25 Sep 1997 (Faculty)
  • Secretary, Organising Committee, The Sixth International Conference on Consumer Law, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs and Faculty of Law, University Malaya, Equatorial Hotel, KL.
    05 May 1997 - 07 May 1997 (Faculty)
  • Assistant Co-ordinator, Legal Education Extension Program
    01 Jan 1994 - 31 Dec 1996 (Faculty)
  • Committee Member, Planning and Curriculum Development Committee for Bachelor of Jurisprudence (External) Programme 1995.
    01 Jan 1995 - 12 Dec 1995 (Faculty)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Article Reviewer, Queensland University Law Review
    Queensland University of Technology, 2014 (International)
  • Committee on Orang Asli Rights (COAR)
    Malaysian Bar Council, 2014 (National)
  • Appointment to the Advisory Group on Malaysian Timber Assurance System (MYTLAS)
    Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, 2014 (National)
  • Appointment to MTCC, Standards Review Committee
    Malaysian Timber Certification Council, 2014 (National)
  • External Examiner, Phd Thesis, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, Australia
    Universiity of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2014 (International)
  • Appointment to Committee for National Human Rights Action Plan
    Jabatan Hal Ehwal Undang-undang, Jabatan Perdana Menteri Malayis, 2014 (National)
  • External Examiner, Phd Thesis, School of Law, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory , Australia
    Charles Darwin University, Darawin, Northern Territory, Australia, 2014 (International)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • Excellent Service Award (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang)
    University Malaya, 2008 (National)
  • Academic Excellence Award
    Education Unit, RURUM , Sarawak, 2008 (Community)
  • Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan - Tahap 4
    University Malaya, 2006 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Rashid, R. B., Daud, M. N. B., Mac Guad, R., Gan, S. H., Husin, W., Giloi, N., . . . Habil, M. H. (2021). Prevalence and risk factors associated with alcohol consumption among indigenous people in Sabah Borneo Island. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 29(3), 464-472. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12732
Others
  1. Bulan, R. (2019). The Civil Courts and Determination of Native Customary Land Rights: Merely Declaring or Making the Laws? Borneo Journal Vol 13 :1-23
  2. Clements, GR, Aziz, S.A,, Bulan,R et all (2018). Not Everyone Wants Roads:Assessing Indigenous People's Support fo Roads in a Globally Important Tiger Conservation Landscape. Human Ecology. Vol 46(6) pp 909-915.
  3. Bulan R.(2016). Kinship and Resource Access in Contemporary Kelabit Societ.Bprneo Research Bulletin, Vol 47, 151-169
  4. Bulan, R. 2015.Proof of Native Customary Title Through Evidence on the Cultural Landscape. Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law Vol 42(2): 1-26.
  5. Ramy Bulan, 2011. Kelabit Traditions in Transition: A Brief Ethnography and Socio-legal Study. Borneo Research Journal
  6. Ramy Bulan, 2007. International Law and Indigenous Peoples: Integrating International Norms For the Protection of Indigenous Minorities in Malaysia. Soochow Law Journal Vol IV(1): 145-173.
  7. Ramy Bulan, 2007. Native Title As A Complementary, Sui Generis Right in Malaysia, Australian Indigenous Law Review Vol 11(1): 54 - 78.
  8. Ramy Bulan, 2008. Statutory Recognition of Native Customary Rights To Land Under the Sarawak Land Code 1958: A Nebulous Recognition?. Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law Vol 34 .
  9. Ramy Bulan, 2003. Boundaries, Territorial Domains, and Kelabit Customary Practices: Discovering the Hidden Landscape, Borneo Research Bulletin 34:18-61.
  10. Ramy Bulan, 2001. Native Title as a Proprietary Right under the Federal Constitution in Peninsula Malaysia: A Step in The Right Direction? Asia Pacific Law Review 9(1): 83-101. Kluwer Law International.
  11. Ramy Bulan,2001. Court and Tribunal Decisions: Nor Nyawai and Ors v Borneo Pulp Plantations, Australian Indigenous Law Reporter 6 (3): 82-84. Lexis-Nexis, Butterworths.
  12. Ramy Bulan,1999. The Detriment Element And The Reinterpretation of The Equitable Estoppel Doctrine in Malaysia, Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law 26 (2): 49-69. University Malaya Press.
  13. Ramy Bulan, Implied Trusts and Illegality: How Clean Is Clean? (1994) 21 Journal Of Malaysian And Comparative Law, Universiti Malaya Press, 117-156.
Books
  1. Ramy Bulan and Charles Chow, *(eds) , An Anthology of Indigenous peoples' Issues
  2. Wan Arfah Hamzah and Ramy Bulan, 2002. Introduction to the Malaysian Legal System. Oxford Fajar.
Chapter in Books
  1. R, Bulan & Chow,CJ., Introduction, An Anthology of Indigenous peoples' Issues
  2. R, Bulan , The Joint Venture Development of native Customary Lands and the Fiduciary Obligation of the State, in R,Bulan & Chow, CJ.,(eds) An Anthology of Indigenous Peoples Issues, Sweet & Maxwell, 2022. at p 139-180
  3. R, Bulan, The Intersection of Landscape History, Land Rights and Community-Led Conservation in the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak, Malaysia, in R,Bulan & Chow, CJ.,(eds) An Anthology of indigenous Peoples ' Issues, 2022.
  4. Jahan Sumi, Munirah., & Bulan,R. (2019). Land Rights of Indigenous People:A Study on Santal Community in Bangladesh, in Rezaul Islam, M. (ed). Social Research Methodology and New Techniques in Analysis, Interpretation, and Writing (pp 190-215.
  5. Bulan, R..2014.Dispute Resolution :Restorative Justice Under Native Customary Justice in Malaysia. in Littlechild,W & Stamatopoulou (eds. Indigenous Peoples' Access to Justice, Including Truth and Reconcilation Processes, pp 319-343 .Institute for the Study of Human Rights, Columbia University.
  6. Bulan, R. (2012)Ripples of Mabo: Aboriginal and Native Customary land Rights in Malaysia. Bauman, T. and Glick.L. The Limits of Change: mabo and Native Title 20 years On, p 41-44. AIATSIS.
  7. Bulan, R. Legal Plualism in Sarawak: an Approach to customary laws on their own terms under the Federal Constitution. In Colchester, M & Choa, S (eda). Divers Paths to Justice, Legal Pluralism and the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Southeast Asis, Forest Peoples Program, AIPP, RECOFT
  8. Bulan, R, (Contributing Editor), Public Trust Corporation Act 1995, Annotated Statutes of Malaysia, Issue 84, Malayan Law Journal Sdn Bhd., 2010.
  9. Bulan, R., (Contributing Editor) ,2010. The Trustee Act 1949 (Act 208) (Revised 1978), The Annotated Statutes of Malaysia, Malayan Law Journal Sdn. Bhd.
  10. Bulan, R. 2009. Indigenous Land Rights in Malaysia. in Ronald Engel, J., Westra, L. & Bosselman, K,(eds) Democracy, Ecological Integrity and International Law, Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  11. Bulan, R. 2008. Resolution of Conflict and Disputes under Kelabit Customary Laws" in Wan Zawawi ed). 2008. Multiculutralism and Identity Representation in Sarawak. Dayak Cultural Foundation and Persatuan Sains Sosial Malaysia.pp155-174
  12. Ramy Bulan, 2007. Native Title, in Ramy Bulan and Sujata Balan(eds), Survey of Malaysian Law 2005, 257-275, University of Malaya Press.
  13. Ramy Bulan, 2007. Rights of Vulnerable Groups: Indigenous Peoples, in SUHAKAM After 6 Years: Are We Honestly, Making Any Headway? pp 59-68. Era Consumer Malaysia.
  14. Ramy Bulan, 2006. Native Customary Land: The Trust As a Device For Land Development in Sarawak, in Fadzilah Majid-Cooke (ed.) State, Communities and Forests in 21st Century Borneo: Negotiating Law and State, Resource Management Asia and The Pacific Programme, Australian National University E Press.
  15. Ramy Bulan, 2000. Wills, Probate And Administration, in Gan Ching Chuan (ed), Survey of Malaysian Law, Universiti Malaya Press.
  16. Ramy Bulan, 1999. Appointment, Removal and Retirement of Trustees, in George, Mary, Malaysian Law of Trust, 271-277. Pelanduk Publications.
  17. Ramy Bulan, 1999. Native Status and the Law , in Wu Min Aun (ed), Public Law in Contemporary Malaysia, Longman, 1999, 248-292.
  18. Ramy Bulan, 1993. Equity and Trust (Including the Administration of Estates) in P.Balan (ed) Survey of Malaysian Law, pp 111-129,. Malayan Law Journal
Article in Proceeding
  1. Ramy Bulan. 2013. Overview of the Nature and Content of Aboriginal and Native Customary Land Rights. Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan,(ed). Proceedings of Symposium on Sabah Native Land Rights: Issues, Challenges and The Way Forward,kadazandusun chair, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, pp 13-48.
  2. Ramy Bulan, 2007. Listening to the Indigenous Voice For A Just and Morally Defensible Conception of Property in the Determination of Customary Land Rights. ASLI 2007, University of Indonesia, Jakarta
  3. Ramy Bulan, 2006. Native Title in Malaysia: A Convergence of the Indigenous, Statutory and the Common Law Jurisprudence, Proceedings of the 3rd ASLI Conference 2006: The Development of Law in Asia: Convergence Versus Divergence? East China University of Politics and Law, Shanghai, 25-26 May 2006.
  4. Ramy Bulan, 2000. Adong bin Kuwau v Kerajaan Negeri Johor: One Step Forward And Two Steps Backwards For Native Title? , Michael Leigh (ed), Borneo 2000, Environment, Conservation and Land, Proceedings of the Sixth Biennial Borneo Research Conference 262-277.
Other Publications
  1. Thang, HC, Bulan,R, Nesadurai, Nithiyanatahan, Mapping of Forest and Forest-related Stakeholder Consultations in Malaysia, EU-FLEGT Facility - Monograph
  2. Ramy Bulan, 2008. Customs, Customary Laws and the Federal Constitution. Paper presented at the 3rd University Malaya International Conference on Multiculturalism and The Law, 6-7 May 2008. Faculty of Law. University of Malaya. - Unpublished Writting Works
  3. Ramy Bulan, Equity and Trust (Including Administration of Estates). 2008, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya - Monograph
  4. Ramy Bulan, 2006. Leadership and Dispute Resolution Among The Kelabit in Sarawak, Malaysia: Adapting to the Changing Social Environment, Paper presented at the 7th World Indigenous Conference on Education, Conference Proceedings published at http://www.wipce 2005.co.nz - Other Media(Tape,Video,Internet)
  5. Ramy Bulan,1997.(Revised 2006). Ekuiti Dan Amanah (Termasuk Pentadbiran Pusaka). Monograph, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. - Monograph
  6. Ramy Bulan and Crook, P. 1998. Proposal and Concept Paper on The Centre For Legal Pluralism and Indigenous Law, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. - Technical Report
  7. Ramy Bulan, ABu Bakar Munir and Mary George, 1996. Concept Paper on The Air and Space Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University Malaya. - Technical Report
  8. Ramy Bulan and Grace Xavier, 1995. Concept Paper on Setting up of a Computer Laboratory at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. - Technical Report

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Impact of Colonialism on Land Laws and Land Administration (Colonialism, colonies, land, and land administration, customary tenure)
  • Indigenous Peoples in International and Comparative Law (Indigenous peoples, minority,self determination, lands, resources, traditional knowledge, governance)
  • Traditional Knowledge (Traditional, language, oral narratives, oral evidence, heritage )

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2013 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    Native Customary Land Rights In Sarawak ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2013 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Oil Palm Sector And Access To Justice For Indigenous Peoples ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    THE IMPACTS OF ROADS ON ORANG ASLI COMMUNITIES AND LARGE MAMMALS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2010 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    NATIVE CUSTOMARY LAND RIGHTS IN SABAH ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2020 - 2021, Private Funding
    Study on the Elevation and Restructuring of the Native Courts of Sarawak ( Director)
  6. 2015 - 2016, Private Funding
    Analysis of Palm Oil Permits and NCR ( Consultant)
  7. 2012 - 2015, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS)
    Instilling Moral Values Through Sabah's Kadazandusun Oral Tradition ( Consultant)
  8. 2010 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Native Customary Land Rights in Sabah ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2011 - 2011, SUHAKAM
    Conceptual and Legal Framework for Indigenous Land Rights in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2011 - 2011, SUHAKAM
    Orang Asli Land Conflicts in Peninsula Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2007 - 2009, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Protection of Folklore, Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Expression: The Kadazandusun of Sabah ( Consultant)
  12. 2008 - 2008, SUHAKAM
    Native Customary Rights in Sarawak ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2007 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Mapping of Social Impact of Orang AsliRedevelopment Project Using GIS in Selangor ( Consultant)
  14. 2007, University Malaya (JPJ)
    Kelabit Customary Land Rights ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2005 - 2006
    Native Dispute Resolution ( -Individual researcher)
  16. 2002 - 2005, University Malaya Vote F
    Native Customary Laws and Property Rights in Sarawak ( Individual Researcher)
  17. 2003 - 2004
    Territorial Domains and Customary Practices ( -Individual Researcher)
  18. 2001 - 2002, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    The Trust as a Device For Development of Native Customary Lands ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  19. 2001 - 2002, University Malaya , Vote F
    The Malaysian Legal System ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2019 - 2020, Private Funding
    Legal Analysis to Assess The Impact of Laws, Policies and Institutional Frameworks on Indigenous Peoples and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAS) in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Bulan, R . and Garnet Maran, Legal Analysis to Asses The Impact of Laws, Policies and Framework On Indigenous Community Conserved Areas in Malaysia, UNDP /GEF Small Grants Facility, Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    01 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (National)
  • Study On The Restructuring and Elevation of The Native Courts of Sarawak, Native Courts of Sarawak, Professional Consultant (Ir., Ar., Sr., Ts., dsbnya)
    13 Jan 2020 - 30 Dec 2022 (National)
  • Lead Facilitator for Dispute Resolution Between Ioi-Pelita and Nine (9) Native Villages in The Tinjar River in Sarawak, IOI-PELITA, Consultant
    14 Sep 2018 - 28 May 2022 (National)
  • Study On Proposed Regional Intergrated Highland Development Masterplan for Upper Baram, Miri Division, Sarawak, RECODA and State Planning Unit, Sarawak
    01 Aug 2017 - 01 Aug 2018 (National)
  • Analysis of Palm Oil Permits and Communities' Ncrs, Both Ends
    01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2016 (International)
  • Independent Observer and Report of State Assisted Mediation Between Ioi V Ltk & 6 Other Longhouse Communities, Residents Office, Miri, Sarawak, Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil
    01 Sep 2015 - 01 Sep 2015 (National)
  • Development of The National Human Rights Action Plan, Bahagian Hal Ehwal Undang-undang, Prime Minister's Department,
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015 (National)
  • Action-Research On Multi-Stakeholder Processes in Support of The Rspo Dispute Settlement Facility (Dsf), Both Ends
    01 Apr 2011 - 01 Apr 2012 (International)
  • Conceptual and Legal Framework On The Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia for The National Inquiry On Land Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam)
    01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2012 (National)
  • Cel Indigenous Expert Working Group, IUCN/CEL
    01 May 2006 - 01 May 2011 (International)
  • Consultancy to Provide Expert Opinion On Indigenous Peoples Customary Rights Relating to Permanent Forest Reserves, Malaysian Timber Certification Coucil
    01 May 2011 - 01 May 2011 (National)
  • Conceptual and Legal Framework On Indigenous Peoples' Land Rights in Malaysia, National Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM)
    01 Apr 2010 - 01 Apr 2011 (National)
  • Issues and Conflicts On Orang Asli Land Rights in Peninsula Malaysia, Human Rights Commission of Malayasia (SUHAKAM)
    01 Apr 2010 - 01 Apr 2011 (National)
  • Panel of Advisers, Centre For Malaysian Pribumi Studies, University of Malaya
    01 Nov 2006 - 01 Nov 2009 (University)
  • Development of Mechanism to Resolve Conflicts in Compliance With The Malaysian Criteria Indicator (Mc &I) for Sustainable Forest Management, Sarawak Forest Corporation
    01 Nov 2007 - 01 Nov 2009 (National)
  • Guidelines for Community Development Plan (Cdp) for Sustainable Forest Management in The Permanent Forest Estates of Sarawak, Sarawak Forestry Corporation
    01 Nov 2008 - 01 Nov 2009 (National)
  • Forest Stewardship Council Standards Revision Process (Indigenous Peoples Meeting, Asia Pacific), Forest Stewardship Council International
    01 Nov 2009 - 01 Nov 2009 (International)
  • Review of Suhakam Report for 2005, Education and Research Association For Consumers, Malaysia, (ERA Consumer)
    01 Nov 2007 - 01 Nov 2008 (National)
  • Evaluation Report On Status of Native Customary Land Rights in Sarawak for Suhakam, Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM)
    01 Mar 2007 - 01 Mar 2008 (National)
  • Drafting of The Code of Kelabit Adat, Majlis Adat istiadat, Sarawak Chief Minister's Department, Sarawak
    01 Nov 1995 - 01 Nov 1996 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Hydroelectricity Dams and Rights of Indigenous Peoples under the UNDRIP , Workshop on advancing Sustainability in HEP Development, WWF Malaysia Sarawak Office, and Sarawak State Planning Unit (International) (15 Oct 2013 - 21 Oct 2013)
  2. Survey of Customary Lands: Bridging the Law, Policy and Recognition of Native Rights, Conference on the Customary Laws, Territorial and Resource Rights: Bridging the Implementation Gap, UM Centre For Malaysian Indigenous Studies, Centre for Legal Pluralism and Indigenous Law, FLEGT Asia Support Group, International Workgroup on Indigenous Affairs, Malaysian Bar Council  (International) (25 Jan 2011 - 26 Jan 2011)
  3. Indigenous and Native Identity : Some Contemporary Issues and Implications in Sabah, International Conference on United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Implementation and Challanges, UM Centre For Malaysian Indigenous Studies, Centre For Legal Pluralism and indigenous law, Faculty of Law University of Malaya and FLEGT Asia Support Program, European Forest Institute (International) (09 Nov 2010 - 10 Nov 2010)
  4. Native Title, Resettlement and Legitimate Expectation, Borneo: Continuity, Change and Preservation. The 10th Biennial Conference of the Borneo Research Council, Curtin University (International) (07 Jun 2010)
  5. Closing Address:"Biodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge: Pushing The Frontiers For Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia"., Conference and Round Table Discussion on Biodiversity and Indigenous Knowledge, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya and Jaringan Persatuan Orang Asal Se-Malaysia (JOAS (National) (07 May 2001 - 08 May 2001)
  6. Keynote Paper:"Indigenous Peoples and Property Rights to Land: The Conceptual Framework", International Workshop on Recent Revelopments in Customary Rights To Land, Centre For Legal Pluralism and Indigenous Law, Faculty of Law. University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (International) (18 Feb 2000 - 19 Feb 2000)
INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Envisioning another Malaysia: a Nation Built on Equality , 3rd national Conference : Malaysia on the Path to Non-Discrimination- Is Equality For all?, Pusat Komas, Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM and Konrad Adnaeur Stiftung (National) (21 Aug 2013 - 21 Aug 2013)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. THE LAW OF THE LAND; SECURING INDIGENOUS LAND LAND RIGHTS THROUGH MULTIJURIDICALISM, BORNEO RAINFOREST LAW CONFERENCE 2019 : AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND THE LAW- A COMPARATIVE STUDY, SABAH LAW ASSOCIATION (International) (16 Jan 2019 - 18 Jan 2019)
  2. RAMY BULAN, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN DEALING WITH CHILD OFFENDERS, FORUM ON RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO IMPRISONMENT, COUNCIL OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SABAH (International) (08 Jan 2019 - 08 Jan 2019)
  3. RAMY BULAN, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE THROUGH THE NATIVE COURT SYSTEM, A FORUM ON RESTORATIVE JUSTICE-AN ALTERNATIVE TO IMPRISONMENT, THE COUNCIL FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SABAH (International) (07 Jan 2019 - 07 Jan 2019)
  4. HARNESSING NATIVE CUSTOMARY LANDS TO ITS FULL POTENTIALS , 7th IBAN CULTURAL SYMPOSIUM, MINISTRY OF NATIVE AFFAIRS AND DAYAK CULTURAL FOUNDATION (Others) (24 Oct 2018 - 27 Oct 2018)
  5. Fiduciary Law and State Obligation in Development of Native customary Lands, Malaysian Studies Program Workshop: Looking East at Sabah and Sarawak, ISEAS, Yusof Ishak Institute, 30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore (International) (04 Dec 2015 - 04 Dec 2015)
  6. Indigenous Peoples and Forests: Hope of Protection Through Forest Certification?, Conference on Current Southeastasia Forestry and Mining Issues, Faculty of Law, UM and Conrad Adenauer Stiftung (National) (28 Nov 2013 - 29 Nov 2013)
  7. Trusts in Malaysia: Its Applicability and Challenges, Internal Seminar for Federal Counsel/ Senior Federal Counsels, Attorney General's Chambers, Civil Division. Attorney General's Chambers (National) (27 Nov 2013)
  8. Implementation of Indigenous Peoples Rights under International Laws, National Conference on Indigenous Peoples' Land Rights , Jaringan Orang Asal se-Malaysia (National) (06 Nov 2013 - 07 Nov 2013)
  9. Land Rights in Sabah: No Fresh Land Rights after 1930?, Symposium on Sabah Native Customary Land Rights, Kadazandusun chair, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (National) (02 Sep 2013 - 03 Sep 2013)
  10. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND REMEDIES UNDER NATIVE CUSTOMARY LAWS , EXPERT SEMINAR ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ACCESS TO JUSTICE INCLUDING TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION PROCESSES, TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF THE UNITED NATIONS EXPERT MECHANISM ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, United nations, Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and International Justice Centre, Columbia University. New York (International) (27 Feb 2013 - 02 Mar 2013)
  11. Grievance and Dispute Settlement Facility: Conflict Resolution in a Multi-stakeholder Context, Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil RT 10 , Roundtable Sustainable Palm Oil (International) (30 Oct 2012 - 01 Nov 2013)
  12. Access to Justice For Indigenous Peoples:A Malaysian Perspective, United Nations Human Rights Council Panel on Access to Justice for Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous and Minority Rights Unit, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights , UN (International) (17 Sep 2012 - 20 Jan 2013)
  13. Ripples of Mabo: Aboriginal and Native Customary Land Rights in Malaysia, Echoes of Mabo: Honour and Determination, Native Title Conference 2012, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Islanders Studies, and Northern Land Council, Australia (International) (04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012)
  14. REDD+ and Indigenous Peoples Land Rights , National Inception Workshop on REDD+: Building Capacity for Decision Makers and the Way Forward, UNDP and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (International) (13 Feb 2012)
  15. Overview of the Nature and Content of Native Land Rights in Malaysia, Simposium Hak Tanah adat Sabah: Isu, Cabaran dan Prospek Masa Depan, Kadazandusun Chair, UMS, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Pusat Sumber Adat dan Mediasi Kaum anak Negeri Sabah (PUSAKA) (National) (30 Jan 2012 - 31 Jan 2012)
  16. Evolving Land Rights of Indigenous peoples in Malaysia, The Forest Factor in Sustainable Development, Transparency International (National) (15 Dec 2011 - 15 Dec 2011)
  17. Securing Land Rights Through Legal Pluralism, Conference on Agribusiness and Human Rights, Forest Peoples Program, National Human Rights Commission of Indonesia (KomnasHAM), Sawitwatch (International) (28 Nov 2011 - 01 Dec 2011)
  18. Awakening land: Contextualising Customary Laws For a Pragmatic and Equal Treatment of native land Rights, Third E bario Knowledge Fair 2011, E-Bario, Institute of Social Informatics and Technological Innovations, UNIMAS (International) (16 Nov 2011 - 18 Nov 2011)
  19. Indigenous Peoples' Land Rights: International and National Perspectives, First Closed Door Lecture Series on the Indigenous Peoples' Right to Land, International Centre for Law and Legal Studies, (I-CELLS) Attorney General's Chambers (National) (03 Oct 2011)
  20. Right of Indigenous People to Partcipate in Decision making in Malaysia, International Workshop on the Right of Indigenous People to Participate in Decision-making, UN Expert Mechanism on Indigenous Peoples, Interntional Workgroup on Indigenous Affairs, and Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (International) (20 Jan 2010 - 22 Jan 2010)
  21. Understanding the Fiduciary Duty of the State in the Management of Indigenous Resources, Forests, Land and People: An Opportunity For Understanding, , Oo-organised by the Malaysian Forest Dialogue and the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (International) (14 Oct 2009 - 15 Oct 2009)
  22. An Introduction to Malaysia and Its Legal System, Postgraduate Seminar on Asian Legal Systems, College of Law, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. (International) (26 Nov 2008 - 26 Nov 2008)
  23. International Covenant on Economics, Social and Cultural Rights: Protection of Native Title As a Unique, "Complementary", Sui Generis Right, 13th Biennial Malaysian Law Conference: Globalising the Legal Profession, Malaysian Bar Council (16 Nov 2005 - 18 Nov 2005)
  24. Decision Making, Conflict Management and Representation in Native Title, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Seminar Series, Native Title Research Unit, AIATSIS, Australia (International) (02 May 2005 - 03 May 2005)
  25. Creation, Protection and Legal Developments in Native Titles , Native Customary Rights and Litigation Issues, Malayan Law Journal/Lexis-nexis (National) (29 Apr 2005)
  26. Boundaries, Territorial Domains and Kelabit Customary Practices: Discovering the Hidden Landscape, Conference on Global Alliance For Justice Education, Social Justice, in the Asia Pacific: Refugees, HIV/AIDS and Indigenous Peoples, Global Alliance for Justice Education, Australia  (International) (09 Nov 2003 - 11 Nov 2003)
  27. Customs and Law and the Presevation of Traditional Knowledge and Heritage, Sarawak Cultural Symposium IV, 2003in Commemoration of Jubilee Celebration of Sarawak's Independence , Majlis Adatistiadat, Sarawak Chief Minister's Office. (National) (02 Aug 2003 - 03 Aug 2003)
  28. Amalan dan Kodifikasi Undang-undang Adat di Sarawak, Workshop on Warisan Budaya Orang Asli, Orang Asli Association/ Persatuan Orang Asli Malaysia (POASM)  (National) (07 Aug 2000 - 08 Aug 2000)
  29. Native Customary Land Development in Sarawak: Conflict Between Retention and Development, People Centred Economics: Challenges of Indigenous Peoples, New Zealand Asia Institute and the Institute For International Research For Maori and Indigenous Education (06 Aug 1999 - 08 Aug 1999)
  30. Native Customary Land Rights in Malaysia: Some Legal Issues, Inaugural Malayo-Polynesian Cultural Symposium, Chair of Malay Studies, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand (International) (12 May 1998 - 13 May 1998)
  31. Native customary Laws and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ethnic and Cultural Studies Seminar Series Native customary Laws and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Department of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, DongHwa University (International) ( )
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Ry Moran, From Truth to Reconciliation: Healing Canada, PUBLIC LECTURE ON INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES ON RECONCILIATION , Centre For Legal Pluralism and Indigenous Law, Faculty of Law, UM , In conjunction with Office of the High Commission of Canada (International) (28 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2019)
  2. DEFINITIONAL CHALLENGES OF INDIGENOUS IDENTITY, THE DEFINITIONAL CHALLENGES OF INDIGENOUS IDENTITY,, THE CENTRE FOR LEGAL PLURALISM AND INDIGENOUS LAW, FACULTY OF LAW, UM IN CONJUNCTION WITH DAYAK CULTURAL OUNDATION AND PUSAT SUMBER ADAT & MEDIASI , SABAH (National) (21 Feb 2018 - 21 Feb 2018)
  3. The Cultural Landscape as Proof of Occupation of Native Customary Lands, International Conference on Access to Justice for Indigenous Peoples:Realisation of An Inclusive and Integrated Human Rights Approach, Centre For Malaysian Indigenous Studies and Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (International) (09 Apr 2015 - 11 Apr 2015)
  4. Customs, Customary Laws and The Federal Constitution, 3rd University Malaya International Conference on Multiculturalism and the Law, Uviversity of Malaya and Lexisnexis (International) (06 May 2008 - 07 May 2008)
PRESENTER
  1. RAMY BULAN, INDIGENOUS IDENTITY; A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS, CONFERENCE ON THE DEFINITIONAL CHALLENENGES OF INDIGENOUS IDENTITY, CENTRE FOR LEGAL PLURALISM AND INDIGENOUS LAW, FACULTY OF LAW , UM , IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DAYAK CULTURAL FOUNDATION AND THE PUSAT SUMBER ADAT DAN MEDIASI, SABAH (National) (21 Feb 2019 - 21 Feb 2019)
  2. The Courts, Judicial Independence, and Protection of Indigenous Peoples, Fourth International Conference on Human Rights, South East Asian Human Rights Studies Network and Insitutute for Peace Studies, Mahidol Univerisity (International) (09 Oct 2016 - 12 Oct 2016)
  3. Joint Venture Companies and the Creation of Trusts for Establishment and Management of Plantation Estates on Native Customary Lands , Modern Studies in the Law of Trust and Wealth Management, Theory and Practice. Present Trends and Future Challenges, Legal Education Studies and , Singapore Academy of Law (International) (30 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2015)
  4. Multi-juridicalism and Indigenous Legal Traditions: Contemporary Applications of Ancient Customs in the Modern Economic Era, IJAS International Conference for Academic Disciplines, International Journal of Arts and Social Social Science (International) (20 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013)
  5. DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE OIL PALM SECTOR AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES THROUGH A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: THE IOI-PELITA CASE , LAW AND SOCIETY ASSOCIATION MEETING AND CONFERENCE ON POWER, PRIVILEGE AND THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE:LEGAL CHALLENGE IN PRECARIOUS TIMES , LAW AND SOCIETY ASSOCIATION (International) (29 May 2013 - 02 Jun 2013)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Indigenous peoples Conserved Territories and Areas: The Laws and Legal Framework, E_ Borneo 9th Knowledge Fair, organised by University Malaysia S arawak, Institute of Borneo Studies and Institute of Social Informatics and Technological Innovations, University Malaysia Sarawak (International) (10 Nov 2022 - 12 Nov 2022)
  2. Integrating Human Development and Conservation For Lasting Impact in the Context of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, WWF 50th Anniversary Conference , World Wild Life Foundation Malaysia (International) (02 Nov 2022 - 04 Nov 2022)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Masters Thesis: by Nur Fatin Najihah Bt Hamzah , "Understanding Tiger Conservation Through The Indigenous Jahai Perspective", National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2019) Internal Examinaer for PhD Thesis by Sheila Ramalingam on "East and West Malaysia- Justice Divided: Bridging the Divide with One High Court and Uniform Legal Practice , (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2019) Examiner for PhD Thesis by Sheila Ramalingam, East and West Malaysia- Justice Divided: Bridging the Divide with One high Court and Uniform Legal Practice , (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2017) Examiner for PhD Thesis: Sela Teukisiafo"ou Mao, "A Human Rights-Based Approach to Women's Land rights in Tonga," A thesis in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, Australia , (External Examiner)
  5. (2016) Examiner for PhD Thesis : Gurdial Singh National Law on Access To Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing: Impact on Food Security and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources , (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2016) Candyrilla Vera Bartholomew, "Hunting Practices of Indigenous People fromthe East Coast of Peninsula malaysia: Implications For The Conservation of Threatened Woldlife Species" , Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirment for the degree Of Master of Science inthe Kenyir Research Institute , Univeristy Malaysia Trengganu, Malaysia , (External Examiner)
  7. (2016) Gurdial Singh Nijar, National Law on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing- Impact on Food Security and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources, Thesis submitted in fulfilment og the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy , (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2014) External Eaxaminer for PhD Thesis: Danial Kelly, "Law From the Earth, Law form the Demos and Law from Heaven: nature and intersection of Authority of Madayin, and Australian Law and Chritianity", PhD Thesis, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory Australia. , (External Examiner)
  9. (2014) Evaluation of Research Project for Fundamental Research Grant on Indigenous Folklore, (Reviewer)
  10. (2013) Review of publication for the purpose of staff promotion , (Reviewer)
  11. Mohd Aimi Zani. Kertas Project( LJ498) 1995/96. Prinsip Undang-undang Antarabangsa Yang mengawal aktiviti Penerokaan Dan Pengunaan Angkasa Lepas serta Penglibatan Awal Malaysia Dalam Industri Aeroangkasa.
  12. Mohd Yusri, Kertas Projek, 1998/99. Undang-undang Adat Dan Perkembangan Bidangkuasa Mahkamah anak Negeri Sabah.
  13. Jamie Lee, Laws Relating to Non-Muslim Places of Worship.
  14. Julie Oyopice, Project Paper 1999/2000. Perwarisan Harta Di Kalangan Masyarakat Bidayuh.
  15. Veronica Piri, Project paper 1999/2000. The Sarawak Land Code 1958 - The Impact of Recent Amendments.
  16. Faridah Kassim, Project paper: 1999/2000, Perwarisan Harta Dibawah Adat Perpateh
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) A study for the Restructuring and Elevation of the Native Courts of Sarawak, Sarawak State Government
  2. (2020) LEGAL ANALYSIS TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF LAWS, POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND COMMUNITY CONSERVED TERRITORIES AND AREAS (ICCAs) IN MALAYSIA, United Nations Development Program GEF Small Grants Program
  3. (2018) Certification Standards Review Committee for MTCS (Natural and Planted Forest, Malaysian Timber Certification Council, National
  4. (2017) MTCS Dispite Resolution Committee Member, Malaysian Timber Certification Council, National
  5. (2015) Dispute Resolution Committee Member, Malaysian Timber Certification Council, National
  6. (2015) Legal Pluralism Collaborative research Network (CRN), Law and Society Association, International
  7. (2015) Malaysian Bar Committee on Orang Asli Rights, Malaysian Bar Council, National
  8. (2015) RSPO - Dispute Settlement Facility Trust Fund Committee, Roundtable For Sustainable Palm Oil, International
  9. (2014) Legal and Community Advisory Council, World Wild Life Malaysia, International
  10. (2014) WWF Malaysia Advisory Council, WWF Malaysia, National
  11. (2014) IUCN-Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy(CEESP) , International Union for Conservation of Nature, International
  12. (2014) Cluster Head and Committee Member for National Human Rights Action Plan, Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department (BHEUU), Putra Jaya Malaysia *
  13. (2013) Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights, Malaysian Bar Council, National
  14. (2013) Advisory Board Member for non-profit organisation, FERN, UK and Belgium, International
  15. (2013) Timber Legality Assurance System Advisory Group (TAG), Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodity, Malaysia, National
  16. (2013) Advisory Board Member, FERN , International
  17. (2013) Meeting and Conference on Access to Justice and Truth Reconciliation, United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, International
  18. (2013) Board member, FERN, International
  19. (2013) Review of Standards for Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Forest Management (MC&I 2002 , Malaysian Timber Certification Council
  20. (2013) Review of RSPO Dispute Resolution Facility , Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
  21. (2012) WWF National Advisory Council, World Wildlife, National
  22. (2012) Partcipation in Convener Meeting For Thematic Learning Program on Multistkeholder Processes, Both Ends, Environment and Development Service, Netherlands, International
  23. (2012) Teaching in Summer Program and Customary Law Project, Charles Darwin Unviersity, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, International
  24. (2012) Research Consultancy, United Nations Development Program, National
  25. (2012) Diplomacy Training Program, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, International
  26. (2011) MNRE -FLEGT Mapping of Stakeholder Consultations on Forests and Forest Related Issues, European Forest Institute and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, National
  27. (2011) Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights, Malaysian Bar, National
  28. (2011) Contribution to the Suhakam National Inquiry on Indigenous Land Rights, National Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM)
  29. (2009) Visiting Professor, Gujarat National Law University, Ghandinagar, Gujarat, India, International
  30. (2009) Social Expert -Conflict Resolution Gudelines For Sustainable Forest Management, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, National
  31. (2009) Standards Review Committee, Malaysian Timber Certtification Council, National
  32. (2007) Consultant Researcher, SUHAKAM, National
  33. (2007) Visiting Associate Professor, Dong Hwa University, Hualein, Taiwan, International
  34. (2007) Visiting Associate Professor, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, International
  35. (2007) Panel Member : Development of Mechanism to Resolve Conflicts in Compliance with the Malysian Criteria Indicator (MC &I) for Sustainable Forest Management, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, National
  36. (2006) Member, Advisory Panel for The Centre For Pribumi Studies, University of Malaya, University
  37. (2006) Member, IUCN-Cel Specialist Group On Indigenous Peoples, International
  38. (2006) Forest Law Governance and Trade/ Malaysia - EU VPA, Ministry of Industry, Plantations and Commodities and European Commission, International
  39. (2004) Fellow, Borneo Research Council, International
  40. (2001) Member, International Advisory Board of the Australian Journal of Asian Law, International

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF SABAH AND SARAWAK AFTER THE FORMATION OF MALAYSIA; A LEGAL STUDY, SIA DERG
  2. (2023) Land Rights of Indigenous People: A study on Santal Community in Bangladesh, MUNIRA JAHAN SUMI
  3. (2019) Land Rights of Indigenous People: A study on Santal Community in Bangladesh, MUNIRA JAHAN SUMI
  4. (2016) Customary Land Rights of the Santal in Bangladesh, Munirah Jahan
  5. (2013) Bidayuh Customary Land Rights: Conflict between Statutory and Customary Laws, John Jussem
Master
  1. (2019) "Pemakai Menoa" and "Pulau Galau"- Impact of the Federal Court Decision in Sandah Tabau and Its Impact on NCR of the Indigenous Groups and the Land Code (cap.81), Anastasia Chin MengXing
  2. (2013) Provisional Leases and the Impact on Indigenous Peoples, Shantini Sharon Sukumaran
  3. (2013) PROVISIONAL LEASES IN SARAWAK AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON NATIVE CUSTOMARY RIGHTS TO LAND, SHANTINI SUKUMARAN
  4. (2009) Orang Asli Land Policy, Sumathi Rangsamy
  5. (2009) PENDAFTARAN DAN HAKMILIK TANAH SEPELAS TSUNAMI DI BANDA ACEH: ISU-ISU YANG BERBANGKIT BERKENAAN PERLINDUNGAN HAKMILIK., AFIFUDDIN MANAN
  6. (2007) Pendaftaran dan Hakmilik Tanah Selepas Era Tsunami: Tanggungan Jawab Negara Dalam Melindungi Hakmilik Tanah, Affifuddin Manan
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2019) Fiduciary Obligation : The Relationship Between The Malaysian Government and Orang Asli
  2. (2010) 1. LEB080086 Siau Ting Fong: Review of Native Court in Sabah 2.LEB080094 Tan Hooi Ping: Duty of Children to Parents: A Moral or Leagl Obligation? 3.LEB080052 Mohd Aqeel b. Sarom; Exploitation of Children as beggars: A Study in Kuala Lumpur
  3. (2009) The New Orang Asli Land Policy
  4. (2007) Academic Project - The Contemporary Application of Iban Customary Laws
  5. (2007) Academic Project - Migrant Status in Sabah With Reference to A Community in Kota Belud
  6. (2006) Academic Project - Common Law Native Title in Malaysia: Statutory and Judicial Constraints Upon the Recognition of Proprietary Interests in Indigenous Lands
  7. (2000) Project Paper- The Sarawak Land Code 1958 - Impact of Recent Amendments
  8. (2000) Project paper - Perwarisan di Kalangan Masyarakat Bidayuh
  9. (2000) Project paper - Laws Relating To Non-Muslim Places of Worship
  10. (1999) Project Paper- Perwarisan Harta Dibawah Adat Perpateh
  11. (1998) Project Paper- Undang-undang Adat Dan Perkembangan Bidangkuasa Mahkamah anak Negeri Sabah

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2019) LQA7011 - Issues Relating to Indigenous Peoples
  2. (2018) LQA7005 - Indigenous Peoples in International Law
  3. (2012) LXGA6304 - Indigenous Peoples in International Law
  4. (2012) LXGA6310 - Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
  5. (2011) LXGA6138 - Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
  6. (2011) LXGA6304 - Indigenous Peoples in International Law
  7. (2010) LXGA6138 - Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous Peoples(S)
  8. (2010) MOGB6306 - Undang-Undang dan Kesihatan
  9. (2008) Research Methodology
  10. (2007) LXGA6138 - Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
  11. (2007) PH L - Public Health Laws (Masters in Medical Science in Public Health )
  12. (2007) PHL - Public Health Laws (Masters in Medical Science in Public Health)
  13. (2006) LXGA6138 - Issues Relating to Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
Bachelor
  1. (2019) LIA2001 - Equity and Trust I
  2. (2017) LIA2001 - Equity and Trust 1
  3. (2017) LXEB3110 - Equity and Trust 1
  4. (2017) LXEB3110 - Equity & Trust I
  5. (2012) LXEB2104 - Equity and Trust
  6. (2010) LXEB2104 - Equity and Trust (Including Administration of Estates)
  7. (2009) LXEB2104 - Equity and Trust
  8. (2009) LXEB2104 - Equity and Trust
  9. (2009) LXEB3101 - Jurisprudence
  10. (2008) LXEB2104 - Equity and Trusts (Including Administration of Estates)
  11. (2006) LXEB2104 - Equity and Trust (Including Administration of Estates)
  12. (2006) LXEB3101 - Jurisprudence and Legal Theory

PATENT/IPR

  • An Introduction To The Malaysian Legal System
    Copyright (International)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Member of International Board of Trustees for Worldwide Fund for Nature (Wwf), (01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027) (International)
  • Appointed Member of Board of Trustees, Malaysian Worldwide Fund for Nature,, (01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025) (National)
  • Member of Malaysian Timber Council Dispute Resolution Committee, (24 Mar 2019 - 23 Mar 2021)
  • Advisory Board of Yayasan Kajian Pembangunan Masyarakat, (01 Jan 2017 - 28 Dec 2024)
  • World Wildlife Fund Malaysia Advisory Council, (01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2021)
  • Senior Vice-President, Kelabit National Association (Rurum Kelabit Sarawak), (03 Jun 2013 - 03 Jun 2021)
  • Secretary, Kelabit Land Council, Sarawak, (02 Jul 2012 - 01 Jul 2016)
  • Secretary, Board of Trustees, The Dr Bolton Orang Asli Trust Fund, (01 Jul 2011 - 31 Mar 2022)
  • Member of Standard Review Committee (Social Chamber), Malaysian Timber Certification System, (30 Jun 2011 - 30 Jun 2011)
  • Senior Vice President, Kelabit Association Sarawak, (03 Jun 2010 - 03 Jun 2013)
  • Member, Malaysian Bar Committee On Orang Asli Rights, (01 May 2010 - 30 Apr 2013)
  • Legal Adviser to Persatuan Keturunan Kelabit Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor, (24 Dec 2007)
  • Founder and Head of Oasis, Single Mothers' Counselling and Support Group, Fga Sdn Bhd., (01 Feb 2000 - 28 Aug 2001)
  • Board of Trustees, Persatuan Kaum Kelabit Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor, (01 Jan 1999)
  • National Council,Kelabit National Association,(Rurum), (01 Jan 1997 - 31 Dec 1999)