Curriculum Vitae

MADAM SHAZLIN NIZA BINTI AB RAZAK

Language Lecturer
  • Office of The Executive Director
    Centre for Foundation Studies in Science
  • shazlinrazak
  • 0379673140

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • M.Ling, (Linguistics)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • BEd (Hons)(TESL), (Teaching English as a Second Language)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • JAWATANKUASA JADUAL WAKTU
    08 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Faculty)
  • JAWATANKUASA PENGURUSAN KUALITI
    08 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Faculty)
  • Course Coordinator
    03 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (Faculty)
  • Menjalankan tugas sebagai Pengajar bagi Subjek FAX1005 (Basic Foundation in English) dan FAG1002 (English 1) bagi pelajar China di Xi'an.
    30 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 (International)
  • Course Coordinator
    03 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • PENYELARAS BAHASA INGGERIS, PUSAT ASASI SAINS UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    28 Jun 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Guru pengiring pertandingan Debat antara Asasi (PeDAA) 2024 Pusingan Separuh Akhir dan Pusing Akhir di Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
    16 Feb 2024 - 19 Nov 2024 (National)
  • Course Coordinator
    27 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI JAWATANKUASA TASK FORCE TERJEMAHAN BUKU PANDUAN PUSAT ASASI SAINS, UNIVERSITI MALAYA BAGI KAMPUS PESISIR DI CHINA
    09 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Minggu Suai Kenal Pelajar 2024/25, Jawatan: Ex-Officio
    18 Jan 2024 - 15 Aug 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Sesi Libat Urus Naib Canselor Universiti Malaya bersama Pengurusan PASUM
    02 Jul 2024 - 02 Jul 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    01 Nov 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 (Department)
  • BENGKEL PENGURUSAN PASUM - MOVING FORWARD 2024 & MESYUARAT PENGURUSAN PASUM BIL.2/2024 DI WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL BANGSAR
    25 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Hari Sukaneka PASUM 2024, Biro Multimedia & Publisiti
    08 Jan 2024 - 04 Feb 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Jawatankuasa Jadual Waktu
    03 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Lawatan Penandaarasan Bahagian Matrikulasi, KPM @ Wed Jan 24, 2024 9am - 12pm
    24 Jan 2024 - 24 Jan 2024 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa, Program Asasi Sains, Semester 1, Sesi 2023/2024
    08 Jan 2024 - 08 Jan 2024 (Faculty)
  • Ketua Penasihat Biro Pendaftaran Jogathon PASUM 2022/23
    01 Jan 2023 - 29 Jul 2023 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Project Leader
    19 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Project Member
    15 May 2023 - 19 May 2023 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    17 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    17 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    06 Dec 2022 - 05 Mar 2023 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    08 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    15 Jun 2022 - 16 Jun 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    01 Feb 2022 - 05 Feb 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Auditor Dalaman
    06 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 2021 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Pengawas untuk Ujian Biomedical Admission Test (BMAT)
    20 Feb 2021 - 20 Feb 2021 (National)
  • Penasihat Akademik
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • KETUA PENASIHAT BIRO PENDAFTARAN
    29 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AUDITOR DALAMAN (AUDIT KENDIRI) BAGI PUSAT ASASI SAINS UM, 2019 BAHAGIAN INVENTORI INFRASTRUKTUR PENYELENGARAAN KESELAMATAN PELUPUSAN
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • PENASIHAT ENGLISH CLUB
    01 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • PENASIHAT SEMINAR KEBANGSAAN PENDIDIKAN PRA-UNIVERSITY 2020
    01 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA BUKU PANDUAN
    16 Dec 2019 - 16 Dec 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • KETUA PENASIHAT BIRO LOGISTIK, TEKNIKAL DAN MULTIMEDIA
    17 Jun 2019 - 04 Jul 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • PENASIHAT LOGISTIK DAN TUGAS-TUGAS KHAS SESO 2018/2019
    12 Feb 2019 - 31 May 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • PENASIHAT PENGIRING
    28 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • PENASIHAT BIRO LOGISTIK DAN TUGAS-TUGAS KHAS (MAE)
    01 Jan 2018 - 23 Mar 2019 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Perpustakaan
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    01 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Secretary of English Department
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Internal Auditor
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli JawatanKuasa
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    01 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Facilitator
    05 Oct 2018 - 05 Oct 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • MUET Invigilator for Speaking Test 800/2
    24 Sep 2018 - 02 Oct 2018 (University Malaya)
  • KETUA BIRO LOGISTIK, MULTIMEDIA & TEKNIKAL
    01 Jan 2018 - 27 Jun 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • KETUA INVENTORI INFRASTRUKTUR PENYELENGGARAAN KESELAMATAN PELUPUSAN
    05 Apr 2018 - 11 May 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    01 Jan 2018 - 07 Apr 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Interviewer
    27 Mar 2018 - 02 Apr 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Penyemak Dokumen
    28 Feb 2018 - 01 Mar 2018 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • JAWATANKUASA BUKU PANDUAN
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • JAWATANKUASA PERPUSTAKAAN
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Secretary of English Department
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
  • JAWATANKUASA BERSAMA PUSAT, PELAJAR & PENSYARAH (JBPPP), PROGRAM ASASI
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • MUET Examiner
    14 Nov 2017 - 28 Nov 2017 (National)
  • MUET Examiner
    15 Jul 2017 - 29 Jul 2017 (National)
  • JAWATANKUASA MINGGU SUAI KENAL SESI 2017/2018
    05 Jun 2017 - 07 Jun 2017 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • MUET examiner
    21 Mar 2017 - 06 Apr 2017 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PENGAWAS UJIAN BIOMEDICAL ADMISSION TEST (BMAT), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF MODERN LANGUAGES, COMMITTEE MEMBER, MEMBER
    2017 to 2018 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF MODERN LANGUAGES, MEMBER
    2017 to 2018 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Excellence Service Award
    2025, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2018, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2015, Universiti Malaya

PUBLICATIONS

Other Publications
  1. Razak, S. N. A. (2025, August 8). Perhaps AI and TikTok are the fixes to our English struggles. Bernama. https://www.bernama.com/en/thoughts/news.php?id=2453545 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025). TikTok and the classroom: Disruption or evolution in education? Scoop.my. https://www.scoop.my/opinion-analysis/260025/tiktok-and-the-classroom-disruption-or-evolution-in-education-shazlin-niza-ab-razak/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  3. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 10). A new beginning. um+. https://www.umresearchplus.com/a-new-beginning/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  4. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 10). Is TikTok a disruption or does it mark a new era of learning? Malay Mail. https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2025/06/10/is-tiktok-a-disruption-or-does-it-mark-a-new-era-of-learning-shazlin-niza-ab-razak/179820 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  5. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 12). Is TikTok a disruption or marks a new era of learning? Focus Malaysia. https://focusmalaysia.my/is-tiktok-a-disruption-or-marks-a-new-era-of-learning/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  6. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 14). A contemplation. ApaKhabarTV. https://apakhabartv.com/2025/06/14/a-contemplation/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  7. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 17). Manglish to mastery: How AI and TikTok are reshaping English learning in Malaysia. Focus Malaysia. https://focusmalaysia.my/manglish-to-mastery-how-ai-and-tiktok-are-reshaping-english-learning-in-malaysia/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  8. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 17). Perhaps AI and TikTok are the fixes to our English struggles. Business Today. https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2025/06/17/perhaps-ai-and-tiktok-are-the-fixes-to-our-english-struggles/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  9. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 17). Perhaps AI and TikTok are the fixes to our English struggles. Malaysia Gazette. https://malaysiagazette.com/2025/06/17/perhaps-ai-and-tiktok-are-the-fixes-to-our-english-struggles/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  10. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 18). AI and TikTok offer fixes to our English struggles. New Straits Times. https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2025/06/1232536/ai-and-tiktok-offer-fixes-our-english-struggles - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  11. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 18). Perhaps AI and TikTok are the fixes to our English struggles. Akses Malaysia. https://www.aksesmalaysia.my/perhaps-ai-and-tiktok-are-the-fixes-to-our-english-struggles/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  12. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 18). Perhaps AI and TikTok are the fixes to our English struggles. Akses Malaysia. https://www.aksesmalaysia.my/perhaps-ai-and-tiktok-are-the-fixes-to-our-english-struggles/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  13. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 19). Perhaps AI and TikTok are the fixes to our English struggles. Life News Agency. https://lifenewsagency.com/perhaps-ai-and-tiktok-are-the-fixes-to-our-english-struggles/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  14. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 19). TikTok marks new era of learning. The Sun Daily. https://www.thesundaily.my - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  15. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 21). Together, evolving. ApaKhabarTV. https://apakhabartv.com/2025/06/21/together-evolving/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  16. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 23). The grammar of courage. Malay Mail. https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2025/06/23/the-grammar-of-courage-shazlin-niza-ab-razak/181416 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  17. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 27). The grammar of courage. ApaKhabarTV. https://apakhabartv.com/2025/06/27/the-grammar-of-courage/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  18. Shazlin Niza Ab Razak. (2025, June 29). What teaching in China taught me about Malaysians’ fear of English. Malaysia Gazette. https://malaysiagazette.com/2025/06/29/what-teaching-in-china-taught-me-about-malaysians-fear-of-english/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Appointed as a Muet Examiner for The Writing Paper 800/4, Session 2, 2025, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2025) Appointed as An Invigilator and External Examiner to China Campus, Session 2024/25, International, (External Assessor)
  3. (2025) Appointed by The Malaysian Examinations Council (mpm) as An External Examiner for The Malaysian University English Test (muet) Writing Paper 800/4 for Session 1/2025. Responsibilities Include Attending Official Coordination Meetings Chaired by Group Leaders, Analysing National-level Marking Schemes, and Evaluating Examination Scripts in Accordance With The Assessment Standards Set by Mpm. This Role Demands Strict Adherence to Confidentiality Protocols, Accuracy in Assessment, and Alignment With The National English Language Testing Objectives. The Appointment Reflects Recognition of Professional Expertise and Trust in The Examiner’s Ability to Uphold National Examination Integrity., National, (External Examiner)
  4. (2024) Appointment as a Muet Examiner for The Writing Paper 800/4, Session 2, 2024, National, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2024) Appointment as a Muet Examiner for The Writing Paper 800/4, Session 1, 2024, National, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Guru Pengiring Pertandingan Debat Antara Asasi (pedaa) 2024 Untuk Pusingan Separuh Akhir dan Pusingan Akhir Di Unviersiti Malaysia Terengganu (umt), National, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2022) Perlantikan Sebagai Pemeriksa Kertas Writing 800/4 Muet Sesi 3, Tahun 2022, National, (Academic Appointment )
  3. (2022) Perlantikan Sebagai Pemeriksan Kertas 800/4 Muet Sesi 2, 2022, National, (Academic Appointment )
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) English Course Coordinator for Bengkel Penyelarasan Program Asasi Sains Sosial, Pusat Asasi Sains, University, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2022) Participating in The Questionnaire Development and Validating Workshop, University, (Participant)
  3. (2022) Ahli Jawatankuasa Utama Unit Aktiviti Pelajar Pasum Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2021) Dilantik Sebagai Auditor Kendiri Pasum, University, (Participant)
  5. (2021) Action Research for Pre University Workshop, National, (Participant)
  6. (2021) Bengkel E-proctoring Pasum, University, (Participant)
  7. (2021) Participant of Bengkel Kemahiran Menolong & Isu-isu Kesihatan Mental, University, (Participant)
  8. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa Kecil Program Minggu Suai Kenal Pelajar Pusat Asasi Sains UM Sesi 2021/2022 (timbalan Ketua Biro Logistik), University, (Event Organiser)
  9. (2021) Bengkel Interaktif Pengajaran, University, (Participant)
  10. (2021) Merupakan Pengawas Di Bilik Ujian Bmat, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Perlantikan Sebagai Penasihat Akademik 2022/23, University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2022) Penasihat Aktiviti Pelajar Pasum Sesi 2021/2022 - English Club : Monologue Performance, Riddle Treasure Hunt & Video Creation, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2022) Penasihat Akademik (pa), University, (Mentor)

TEACHING

Others
  1. (2021) FAX1005 - English for Foundation Studies

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Appointed as a Muet Paper 800/4 (writing) Examiner for Session 1 2025 On The Following Dates: 29 April 2025, 30 April 2025, and 13 May 2025. (penjawat Peperiksaan), (29 Apr 2025 - 13 May 2025) (National)
  • Dilantik Oleh Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia Sebagai Pemeriksa Muet Bagi Kertas Listening 800/1 dan Writing 800/4 Sesi 3 Tahun 2019 Bertarikh 12 November 2019 Hingga 26 November 2019, (12 Nov 2019 - 26 Nov 2019)
  • Dilantik Oleh Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia Sebagai Pemeriksa Muet Bagi Kertas Listening 800/1 dan Writing 800/4 Sesi 1 Tahun 2019 Bertarikh 26 Mac 2019 Hingga 9 April 2019, (26 Mar 2019 - 09 Apr 2019)
  • Dilantik Oleh Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia Sebagai Pemeriksa Muet Bagi Kertas Listening 800/1 dan Writing 800/4 Sesi 3 Tahun 2018 Bertarikh 9 Oktober 2018 Hingga 23 Oktober 2018, (09 Oct 2018 - 23 Oct 2018)
  • Dilantik Oleh Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia Sebagai Pemeriksa Muet Bagi Kertas Listening 800/1 dan Writing 800/4 Sesi 2 Tahun 2018 Bertarikh 31 Julai 2018 Hingga 14 Ogos 2018, (31 Jul 2018 - 14 Aug 2018)
  • Dilantik Oleh Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia Sebagai Pemeriksa Muet Bagi Kertas Listening 800/1 dan Writing 800/4 Sesi 1 Tahun 2018 Bertarikh 20 Mac 2018 Hingga 3 April 2018, (20 Mar 2018 - 03 Apr 2018)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. BENGKEL PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING DAN FLIPPED LEARNING, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (11 Jul 2023 - 13 Jul 2023)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Bengkel Interaktif Pengajaran, Microsoft Teams (29 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2021)
  2. Bengkel Kemahiran Menolong & Isu-Isu Kesihatan Mental, Google Meet (19 Jul 2021 - 19 Jul 2021)
  3. Action Research for Pre University Workshop, Online (28 Sep 2021 - 28 Sep 2021)
  4. BENGKEL E-PROCTORING PASUM , Ms Teams (03 Sep 2021 - 03 Sep 2021)
  5. Questionnaire Development and Validation Workshop , Online (15 Jun 2022 - 16 Jun 2022)