Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. SHEENA KAUR A/P JASWANT SINGH

Associate Professor
  • Department of English Language
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
  • sheena
  • +603-79673021

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Sheena Kaur graduated with a doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics from Lancaster University, U.K. An alumnus of Universiti Malaya (U.M.), Malaysia's leading university, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (English Literature), Diploma in Education (TESL) and Master of English as a Second Language (M.ESL). 

She is an Associate Professor at the Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, U.M. She was formerly Head of Strategic Global Alliances Division at the International Relations Centre (IRC), Universiti Malaya from 15 March 2023 to 15 March 2024. She has also held several other administrative positions in her career at the university, most recently as the Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Studies (1 Sept 2020 - 1st Sept 2022) at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, U.M., the Deputy Director of the International Relations Office, U.M. (1st August 2017-31st July 2019), the Head of the Language Unit (17 th Nov 2014-31st July 2016), Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, where she was involved in curriculum planning and design of various English courses for local and international undergraduates. From 2010-2012, she was the Head of the Multimedia Planning Unit at the faculty and was a member of the university's e-learning committee. She is also currently involved in several task force committees under the university's Transformation Plan.

Sheena has taught several courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests include applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, and digital humanities. She is a reviewer for several journals including Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice and Policy; Pertanika (UPM); Journal of Modern Languages (UM), Gema Online Journal of Language Studies (UKM) and SEARCH (Taylor's College). 

She is actively involved in community work, and was the coordinator for the faculty's Community Engagement course as well as being a member of the university's advisory board for the course. She led the faculty's first community project for the Community Engagement course with the Semai community at Pos Pantos, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, involving first year undergraduates. 

Sheena has recently been awarded the US-ASEAN Fulbright Award for 2024/2025 and will be hosted by Indiana University Bloomington for her research project on Women Leadership in Higher Education. 

 

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • LANGUAGE IN CULTURE AND SOCIETY(SOSIOLINGUISTICS)
  • APPLIED LINGUISTICS
  • CORPUS LINGUISTICS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Lancaster,UK)(2010), (Corpus Linguistics)
    Lancaster University, United Kingdom
  • MESL (UM)(1997), (MASTER OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Dip.Edu (UM)(1990), (Education)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BA(Hons)(Eng)(UM)(1989), (ENGLISH LITERATURE)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head
    15 Mar 2023 - 14 Mar 2024 (International Relations Centre, Associate Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement))
  • Webmaster Laman Web
    01 Apr 2011 - present (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • UMFLLRG Evaluation Committee
    21 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2024 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Director
    10 Jul 2023 - 11 Jul 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    09 May 2023 - 15 May 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    19 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Deputy Dean of Higher Degree
    01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee Members
    01 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    30 Sep 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (National)
  • Committee Members
    31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    15 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 (National)
  • Committee Members
    05 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Exercising The Function of Dean
    29 Apr 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Exercising The Function of Dean
    03 Jan 2022 - 03 Jan 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Exercising The Function of Dean
    03 Jan 2022 - 03 Jan 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Exercising The Function of Dean
    17 Sep 2021 - 20 Sep 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Exercising The Function of Dean
    24 Dec 2020 - 28 Dec 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Deputy Director
    01 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 (International Relations Office (Iro), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International))
  • Acting Director
    10 Jul 2019 - 11 Jul 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    22 Jun 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    30 May 2019 - 31 May 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    12 Apr 2019 - 15 Apr 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    13 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    07 Feb 2019 - 08 Feb 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Director
    07 Jan 2019 - 10 Jan 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Local Organising Committee (Publication) IAU2018 Conference
    13 Nov 2018 - 15 Nov 2018 (International)
  • Committee Member for University Malaya Women's Association
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Head
    17 Nov 2014 - 31 Jul 2017 (Languages Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Advisor for GXEX1417 Jalinan Masyarakat Course for SKET
    05 Sep 2016 - 01 Sep 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Language Unit, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya
    17 Nov 2014 - 31 Jul 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member Universiti Malaya Women's Association (UWA)
    02 Aug 2013 - 02 Aug 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator for Dean's list display
    30 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Faculty)
  • Administrator for Alumni Database
    01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Committee member for English Language Curriculum for the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics Programme
    19 Oct 2013 - 31 Dec 2014 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator for Jalinan Masyarakat Course (GXEX1417)
    13 Sep 2013 - 12 Sep 2014 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Head of Department
    25 Mar 2014 - 25 Mar 2014 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator for TTEA3112 Course (Komunikasi Antara Budaya)Sem 1 2013/2014
    13 Sep 2013 - 31 Jan 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kecil Program Doktor Falsafah, Fakulti Bahasa dan Linguistik
    17 Jan 2012 - 16 Jan 2014 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Anggota Jawatankuasa Nadi
    12 Jul 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Head of Department
    05 Aug 2013 - 07 Aug 2013 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Floor Manager Jawatankuasa Persidangan Antarabangsa "Daya hidup bahasa dan budaya'. Persatuan Bahasa Moden Malaysia
    05 Jun 2013 - 06 Jun 2013 (National)
  • Head of Multimedia Planning Unit
    15 Feb 2010 - 15 Oct 2012 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Deputy Dean of Research
    17 Jul 2012 - 20 Jul 2012 (Dean Office, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Deputy Dean
    03 Apr 2012 - 04 Apr 2012 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Deputy Dean (Undergraduate Studies and Development)
    03 Apr 2012 - 03 Apr 2012 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Sokongan Penyelidikan Pascasiswazah
    15 Jan 2010 - 14 Jan 2012 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • E-learning co-ordinator
    15 Jan 2010 - 14 Jan 2012 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Acting Deputy Dean (Undergraduate Studies and Development)
    22 Dec 2011 - 23 Dec 2011 (Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)
  • Coordinator for the English Language Programme
    01 May 2003 - 30 Jun 2005 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Assistant Coordinator for the English Language Programme
    10 Oct 1994 - 14 Oct 1996 (Department of Syariah dan Law, Academy of Islamic Studies)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ASSOCIATE EDITOR, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (University)
  • HONORARY GENERAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY , MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (University)
  • AJK KERJA PENGANTARABANGSAAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 2021-2022 (UNIVERSITI MALAYA INTERNATIONALISATION WORKING COMMITTEE), MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • ACTION LAB MEMBER OF UNIVERSITI MALAYA TRANSFORMATION PLAN (FACILITATOR ROLE), MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • FACILITATOR UNIVERSITI MALAYA TRANSFORMATION PLAN, MEMBER
    2020 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Erasmus+ staff mobility for training between PROGRAMME and PARTNER COUNTRIES
    Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, 2021 (International)
  • Asian Universities Alliance (AUA Scholars Award)
    AUA, 2020 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation by the Central Welfare Council Peninsular Malaysia (as a Life Member)
    Central Welfare Council Peninsular Malaysia, 2019 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • Sijil Khidmat Cemerlang
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Staff Sports (Pesta Sukan Futsal Staf FBL)
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, 2014 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Organising Committee (Majlis Graduasi Hi Tea)
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, 2014 (University)
  • Sijil Penghargaan Majlis Pusat Kebajikan SeMalaysia Cawangan Wilayah Persekutuan
    Majlis Pusat Kebajikan SeMalaysia, 2014 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation by the Majlis Pusat Kebajikan Semenanjung Malaysia
    Majlis Pusat Kebajikan SeMalaysia, 2013 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for being a member of the organizing committee at the 3rd International Conference on Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice (ALAPP 2013), 12-14 December 2013
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for 20 years of service
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang (Award for Excellent Service)
    University Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation by Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad
    Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, 2011 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)
  • Award for Excellent Service
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)
  • PhD Study Leave Scholarship(HLCB), University of Malaya
    Universiti Malaya, 2005 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)
  • Certificate for Excellent Service
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Jalalian Daghigh, Ali; Jan, Jariah Mohd; Kaur, Sheena (2022). Exercising agency: A Bourdieusian account of Iranian feminist translators, ASIAN JOURNAL OF WOMENS STUDIES. 28(1), 44-64. doi:10.1080/12259276.2021.2017581
  2. Hamid, H., Noor, R. M., Omar, S. N., Ahmedy, I., Anjum, S. S., Shah, S. A. A., . . . Tamil, E. M. (2021). IoT-based botnet attacks systematic mapping study of literature. Scientometrics, 126(4), 2759-2800. doi: 10.1007/s11192-020-03819-5
  3. Zayet, T. M. A., Ismail, M. A., Varathan, K. D., Noor, R. M. D., Chua, H. N., Lee, A., . . . Singh, S. K. J. (2021). Investigating transportation research based on social media analysis: a systematic mapping review. Scientometrics, 126(8), 6383-6421. doi: 10.1007/s11192-021-04046-2
Scopus
  1. Hamid, H., Noor, R. M., Omar, S. N., Ahmedy, I., Anjum, S. S., Shah, S. A. A., . . . Tamil, E. M. (2021). IoT-based botnet attacks systematic mapping study of literature. Scientometrics, 126(4), 2759-2800. doi: 10.1007/s11192-020-03819-5
  2. Subramaniam R., Kaur S. (2021). A Corpus-driven Study on the Use of Passive Verb Bundles in Academic Writing: A Comparison between L1 and L2 English Speakers, GEMA Online Journal of Language Studies. 21(4), 64-87. doi:10.17576/gema-2021-2104-04
  3. Karuthan, A., Kaur, S., Krishnan, K., & Abdullah, K. L. (2020). Communication accommodation: Do nurses and patients speak the same language? ASM Science Journal, 13(Specialissue5), 175-182.
Others
  1. Hauwa Salihu & Sheena Kaur (2023) Identity development and practices in the Kano Kantin Kwari business community in Nigeria, Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, DOI: 10.2989/16073614.2023.2184705
  2. Radika Subramaniam, and Sheena Kaur, (2021) A corpus-driven study on the use of passive verb bundles in academic writing : a comparison between L1 and L2 English speakers. GEMA ; Online Journal of Language Studies, 21 (4). pp. 64-87. ISSN 1675-8021
  3. Lau SU KIA: Lau, S. K., Kaur, S., Jariah Mohd Jan & Suad Awab. (2022). Makna perkataan berkaitan dengan pendidikan yang berciri tempatan dalam akhbar bahasa Cina di Malaysia (Local meanings of education-related words in Malaysian Chinese newspapers). Jurnal Linguistik, 26(1), 1-15.
  4. Jariah Mohd. Jan, Siti Zaidah Zainuddin, Azlin Zaiti Zainal, Sheena Kaur, Roshidah Hassan. 2020. New Academia Learning Innovations in Universiti Malaya, Akademika: Journal of Southeast Asia Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 90, No. 2, pp. 117-127. eISSN:0126-8694
  5. Kaur, S. (2020). The coronavirus pandemic in Malaysia, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. 12(5), 482-484.
  6. Selvajothi, R. & Kaur, S. (2017). Institutional Support Factor and Language Use Pattern among Tamils in Kuching Malaysia : A Case Study, Journal of Tamil Studies. 96(2), 88-98.
  7. Ramalingam, S. & Kaur, S. (2017). The Attitude of Tamils in Sarawak State towards Tamil Language in Multilingual Context, Journal of Indian Studies. 10,1-10.
  8. Nimehchisalem, V., Yoong, D., Kaur, S., Zainuddin, S.Z., Norouzi, S., & Khalid, S. (2014). A self- assessment checklist for undergraduate students' argumentative writing, Advances in Language and Literary Studies. 5(1), 65-80.
  9. Salahuddin Mohd. Shamsuddin, Zuraidah Mohd Don , Mat Taib Pa & Sheena Kaur. (2014). Belief of Monotheism in ancient and medieval religions of the nations (An analytical study of Abu al-Kalam Azad's Writings), International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 19(10), 92-108.
  10. Abbas Zare-ee & Sheena Kaur. (2012). Do male undergraduates write argumentatively?, Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 46, 5787-5791. (SCOPUS-INDEXED)
  11. David, M.K. Naji, I.M. H. , Kaur, S. (2003). Language Maintenance or Language Shift among the Punjabi Sikh Community in Malaysia. International Journal of the Sociology of Language, 161, 1-24.
  12. Kaur, S. (2000). An overview of selected errors in the written English of Tamil undergraduates, Journal of Indian Studies, 7.
Books
  1. Jalalian Daghigh, A., Mohd Jan, J., & Kaur, S. (Eds). Neoliberalization of English language policy in the Global South. The Netherlands: Springer. ISBN 1571-5361
  2. Yamaguchi, T., Mohd Jan, J., & Kaur, S. (Eds).(2021). Voices in texts and contexts. Subang Jaya: Sunway University Press.
  3. Yaakob, H. (2003). Aku Hanya Mahu Ke Seberang. Trans. V. Pogadaev, S. Kaur, A. Doshi, A.K. Ghazali, M. Mohammed. Kuala Lumpur: University Malaya Press.
Chapter in Books
  1. Jalalian Daghigh, A., Mohd Jan, J., & Kaur, S. (forthcoming). Consumerism in Malaysian Locally Developed ELT Textbooks. In A. Jalalian Daghigh, J. Mohd Jan & S. Kaur (Eds.), Neoliberalization of English Language Policy in the Global South. Netherlands: Springer.
  2. Jalalian Daghigh, A., Mohd Jan, J., & Kaur, S. 2022. The Global South: A Platform for Adoption of Neoliberalized English. In A. Jalalian Daghigh, J. Mohd Jan & S. Kaur (Eds.), Neoliberalization of English Language Policy in the Global South. Netherlands: Springer. ISBN 1571-5361
  3. Kaur, S., Prasana, F. R. & Jalalian, D.A, (2021). International students and learning experiences in higher education. In A. Pandian, S. Kaur & H. F. Cheong (Eds.), COVID-19, Education, and Literacy in Malaysia: Social Contexts of Teaching and Learning. New York, NY: Routledge.
  4. Kaur, S., & David, M.K. (2019). Language shift but religious maintenance: A Study of the Punjabi Sikh Community in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. In Pandharipande, R.V., Ebsworth, M. E. & David, M.K. (Eds.) Language maintenance, revival and shift in the sociology of religion (pp.98-113).Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
  5. Lau, S.K., Ang, L.H., Kaur, S., Abdul Halim, H. & Chin, S.M. (2015). Analisis kesilapan urutan kata nama Bahasa Cina serta kaedah pengajarannya. In Che Radiah Mezah, Nor Shahila Mansor & Zaid Mohd Zin (Eds.). Spektrum pembelajaran bahasa asing (pp. 16-38). Serdang: UPM Press.
  6. Kaur, S. (2004). Information and communications technology in English Language teaching in Malaysia. In Maya Khemlani David (ed.) Teaching of English in second and foreign language settings: Focus on Malaysia.(59-77). Frankfurt: Peter Lang.
  7. Mohd Zaid, A. R., & Kaur, S. (2004). Learning of Maths and Science in English: Focus on Orang Asli . Jayakaran Mukundan, Dzeelfa Zainal Abidin and Anealka Aziz Hussin (Eds.) ELT Matters 1. Issues in English Language Learning and Teaching. (pp. ). Serdang: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Kaur, S., Zubairi, Y. Z. (2017). The Role of Malaysia in Promoting Excellence through Diversity among the Silk Road Countries. In Proceedings of the International Association for Silk-Road Universities IASS. The Annual International Academic Conference of IASS 2017, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh. Toward the Exchange of Civilisations along the Silk Roads beyond the Clash of Civilizations.
  2. Ang Lay Hoon, LAU SU KIA, Sheena Kaur, Tay Yang Lian, Hazlina Abdul Halim & Roslina Mamat. (2013). Analisis kesilapan tersalah letak kata nama bahasa Cina. In Proceeding of 4th MICFL Malaysia International Conference on Foreign Languages 2013 (pp. 1-12). Serdang: Universiti Putra Malaysia. [CD: e-ISBN 978-967-960-343-9]
  3. Sheena Kaur and Muhammad Nadzri Abdul Aziz. 2004. Perceived Difficulties in the English Language Skills of Higher National Diploma Students. Issues. Practices and Challenges in Establishing a Language Learning Culture. Proceedings of the 1st International Language Learning Conference, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.16-18 Dec 2004: 651-663.
Other Publications
  1. Yamaguchi, T., Mohd. Jan, J. & Kaur, S. (Eds.)(2021). Voices in texts and contexts. Subang Jaya: Sunway University Press. - Monograph
  2. Kaur, S., Jalalian, Daghigh, A., Fernandez, R. (2021, April 25). We'll do everything we can. The Star. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2021/04/25/well-do-everything-we-can - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Kaur, S. (2020, September 19). How Malaysia Is Tackling COVID-19. An interview with Dr. Sheena Kaur on resilience during the pandemic. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-resilience/202009/how-malaysia-is-tackling-covid-19 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Kaur, S. (2018, August 24). Edunation: While we hesitate, English has taken the world by storm. The Edge Markets. https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/edunation-while-we-hesitate-english-has-taken-world-storm?fbclid=IwAR3o9vy_59g8-8iU9eB8nxa8bHBZ97Vg5p28twcR4CqoFrfUCQ5reLdgcCI - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Kaur, S. (2017, April 5). Campuskini workshop 'engaging, refreshing and dramatic'. Malaysiakini. https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/378068 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Kaur, S. (2014, October 14). Festival helps to improve students language proficiency and job prospects. The Star. https://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/10/14/Brushing-up-on-their-English-Festival-helps-to-improve-students-language-proficiency-and-job-prospe/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. A Corpus-Driven Contrastive Study of Girls' and Boys' Use of Vocabulary in their Writing in Malaysia and the United Kingdom. PhD Thesis. Lancaster University. - Unpublished Writting Works

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Covid-19 related research (Covid-19, international students, Malaysia)
  • Language shift and maintenance (Punjabi, Tamil, code-switching, code-mixing)
  • E-learning (Innovative teaching and learning)
  • Language Learning (English, contrastive analysis )
  • Corpus linguistics (learner corpora, covid-19, media)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-SAH
    Documenting The Kerinchi Language And Culture ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran
    Neoliberalism In Global South English Language Textbooks: An Analysis Of Locally Developed And Imported Textbooks Used In Asia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2018 - 2021, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Eculture Project: Weaving Culture Of The Mah Meri Community ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Practises Of Unparliamentary Language In The Malaysian Parliament ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2020 - 2021, Covid-19 Special Research Grant
    The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on International Students? Experiences ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2019 - 2020, UMRG Program (Book) - SAH
    Understanding Children Through Their Writing: A Malaysian Perspective ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2014 - 2019, Grand Challenge - HTM (Wellness)
    Social Participation In Older Persons With Osteoarthritis ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2016 - 2019, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    English Language Challenges of Nurses in Medical Tourism in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2016 - 2018, Government Agency
    Pelan Strategik Pembangunan Bahasa Inggeris Di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (ipta) 2016 ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2017 - 2018, RU Geran - ADEC
    Developing Academic Writing Skills Through The Use Of Flipped Classroom And Reflections ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2016 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Course & Disertation
    NEEDS ANALYSIS OF DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT STUDENTS ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2013 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    The Discursive And Visual Representations Of Health Tourism In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2014 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    Intergenerational Discourse of Concern amongst Elderly Women ( Co-Researcher)
  14. 2013 - 2014, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF A GENRE-SPECIFIC SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PERSUASIVE WRITING ( Co-Researcher)
  15. 2020 - 2021, Universiti Malaya Covid-19 Related Special Research Grant
    The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on International Students' Experiences ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  16. 2018 - 2019, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    E-Culture Project: Weaving Culture of the Mah Meri Community of Carey Island ( Consultant)
  17. 2012 - 2013, Malaysian Commission for Multimedia and Communication (MCMC)
    Risk communication research for electromagnetic field (EMF) from Radio Frequency (RF) Project ( Consultant)
  18. 2007 - 2008, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Perception of the Other: Views of Malaysian Pre-Schoolers Towards Other EThnic Groups ( Consultant)
  19. 2007 - 2007, NONE
    The Teaching of Spoken English for Professionals in the Global Era ( Consultant)
  20. 2004 - 2004, NONE
    Learning of Maths and Science in an Orang Asli School ( Consultant)
Private
  1. 2020 - 2023, Private Funding
    A Corpus-based Study Of Depiction Of 'kerinchi' In Malay Newspapers In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2012 - 2014, Malaysian Commission for Multimedia and Communication (MCMC)
    Risk Communication Research for Electromagnetic Field (EMF) from Radio Frequency (RF) Researching the discourse representation of media texts: communicating scientific evidence regarding health effects of RF and EMF exposure and risk information to the public ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2020 - 2021, International Funding
    Internationalisation of Higher Education ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Provision of Data Annotation Services for Mimos Berhad, MIMOS Berhad, Consultant
    26 Aug 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 (National)
  • Phd Proposal Defence, Title, The Effectiveness of Modular Approach in Teaching Speaking Towards Lower Secondary Students, Open University Malaysia
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Oum Examiner for September 2018 for Hmef5123 Models and Strategies of Teaching, Open University Malaysia
    01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2018 (National)
  • Oum Facilitator for September 2018 for Hmef5123 Models and Strategies of Teaching, Open University Malaysia
    01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2018 (National)
  • Oum E-Tutor for September 2018 for Hmef5123 Models and Strategies of Teaching, OUM
    01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2018 (National)
  • Reviewer for Akademika Journal of Southeast Asia Social Sciences and Humanities, University Kebangsaan Malaysia
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Pakar Perujuk Kursus Untuk Kursus Pentadbiran Kewangan Sekolah, Fakulti Pendidikan dan Bahasa, Open University Malaysia
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Facilitator Untuk Kursus Masters Comparative Education, Open University Malaysia
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Bengkel Permurnian Borang 1-8 Bagi English Language Proficiency Programme, University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • External Moderator for English Language Examination Papers, Meritus University
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Best Cultural Booth and Poster Presentation for The International Day, 7-8 December 2015, Universiti Malaya
    01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2015 (National)
  • Reviewer for Journal Article for Search (Journal of The South East Asia Research Centre for Communication and Humanities), Taylor's College
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Phd Seminar, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Proposal for Communication At The Workplace for Puncak Semangat, Puncak Semangat Technology Sdn. Bhd
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Panel for Research Proposal in The Field of Corpus Linguistics, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Reviewer for Conference Paper, Centre for Research and Development, Taylor's University, Malaysia
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Panelist for Postgraduate Conference 28 and 29 Nov 2014, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Translator for Questionnaire Validation in Oral Health Status Among Down Syndrome Patients Research, Dental Faculty, University of Malaya
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Lancaster Child Language Survey Project, Lancaster University
    01 Feb 2007 - 01 Feb 2007 (International)
  • The Lancawe Project (Lancaster Corpus of Written Academic English), Lancaster University
    01 Feb 2005 - 01 Feb 2007 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCE
  1. A Corpus Analysis on Bahasa Jepun Menengah Rendah Japanese Language Textbook, 8th Postgraduate Research Conference 2020 (FLLPGRC8), Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (National) (19 Dec 2020 - 19 Dec 2020)
  2. Communication Accommodation: Convergence Strategies used by Malaysian Nurses while Communicating in English, 8th Postgraduate Research Conference 2020 (FLLPGRC8), Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, UM (National) (19 Dec 2020 - 19 Dec 2020)
  3. A JOURNEY OF THE KERINCHI COMMUNITY FROM JAMBI TO TANAH MELAYU: A PLIGHT OVER TIME AND SPACE , ICONSEA2019 & 1st SYMPOSIUM ON MIGRATION & DIASPORA, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (International) (02 Dec 2019 - 03 Dec 2019)
PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on International Students Studying in Malaysia: Current Challenges and Prospects , International Webinar Series on Dissemination of Academic Research and Implementation during Covid 19 Pandemic (December 2020), Institute of Research and Community Services (LPPM) Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang - Indonesia (International) (14 Dec 2020 - 15 Dec 2020)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Hybrid Teaching and Learning: Pathway to Success and Opportunity in Higher Education, , 17/12/2021 to 17/12/2021, MoHE, USM and AIMS (International), The 1st Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) International Conference (AIC 2021), AIMS (International) (17 Dec 2021 - 17 Dec 2021)
  2. Sustaining and Strengthening Partnerships among Universities in the Covid-19 Era , Universities of Tomorrow: Global, Interdisciplinary, Digitized, Sustainable (UNITO) 2021 International Conference, 4 November 2021 , 04/11/2021 to 05/11/2021, (International), HTWG Konstanz (International) (04 Nov 2021 - 05 Nov 2021)
  3. Exploring Learner Corpus Research: Insights from Two Studies, University Malaya Corpus Linguistics International Conference (UMCLIC2020), Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (International) (16 Jan 2020 - 16 Jan 2020)
  4. Workshop on Customer Service and Communication Skills, English at the Workplace, Nursing Synergy Subang Jaya (National) (14 Jan 2017 - 15 Jan 2017)
  5. Workshop on Handling Difficult Customers, English at the Workplace, Nursing Synergy Subang Jaya (National) (03 Dec 2016 - 04 Dec 2016)
  6. How to Deliver Value Care to Customers, English at the Workplace, Nursing Synergy Subang Jaya, Selangor (National) (26 Nov 2016 - 27 Nov 2016)
  7. Speaking and Writing English with Confidence, Staff In-Service Course for P & P Kumpulan Pelaksana Gred 27 ke atas, STAND (Staff Training and Development Division) (University) (26 Apr 2016 - 27 Apr 2016)
  8. Oh My English, English for Support Staff, STAND (Staff Training and Development Division), University Malaya (University) (20 Jan 2016 - 21 Jan 2016)
  9. Public Speaking, English Team Building Camp, UM Cares and SK Kelana Jaya 1 (National) (03 Oct 2015 - 03 Oct 2015)
  10. A Corpus-Driven Analysis of Malaysian School Children's Writing, Malaysia Corpus Research Colloquium, Associate Prof Hajar Abdul Rahim, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia (National) (05 Apr 2012 - 05 Apr 2012)
  11. Linguistic Sexism and Gender Role stereotyping in Qatari English Language Learning School Resources, SoLLs.lNTEC.ll Conference (International) (11 May 2011 - 12 May 2011)
  12. WMatrix Workshop, Qatar Foundation Research Project on English Textbooks, National University of Malaysia (National) (21 Oct 2010 - 21 Oct 2010)
  13. Using a Semantic Tagger (WMatrix) for the Analysis of Children's Writing, Workshop on Corpus Development in Malaysia; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.  (National) (12 May 2010 - 13 May 2010)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Corpus Linguistics, UMDS 2017, University Malaya (International) (29 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2017)
  2. Health Tourism, Health Tourism Forum (University) (12 Nov 2014 - 12 Nov 2014)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. ACORPUS-BASEDCRITICALDISCOURSEANALYSISOFTHE REPRESENTATIONSOFCHINA SSPACEPROGRAMMES IN AMERICANMAINSTREAMNEWSOUTLETS, AUA-UM International Conference on Corpus Linguistics (Virtual), Asian Universities Network and Universiti Malaya (International) (24 Nov 2023 - 25 Nov 2023)
  2. BRIDGING LANGUAGE AND SUSTAINABILITY: CORPUS LINGUISTICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGLISH TEACHING, AUA - UM International Academic Conference on Corpus Linguistics 2023 (Virtual Conference) "New Trends in Language and Linguistics Studies" 24-25 November 2023, Universiti Malaya (International) (24 Nov 2023 - 25 Nov 2023)
  3. BRIDGINGLANGUAGEANDSUSTAINABILITY: CORPUSLINGUISTICSINENVIRONMENTALENGLISHTEACHING, AUA-UM-International Conference on Corpus Linguistics - Virtual, AUA-UM (International) (24 Nov 2023 - 25 Nov 2023)
  4. Cross-linguistic Influence in the Syntactic Features of Malay-English Bilinguals Learning Mandarin as a Third Language, MAALIC2023, Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference (MAALIC) (International) (05 Sep 2023 - 06 Sep 2023)
  5. Cross-linguistic Influence in the Syntactic Features of Malay-English Bilinguals Learning Mandarin as a Third Language, Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference (MAALIC) 2023, Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) (International) (05 Sep 2023 - 06 Sep 2023)
  6. A Corpus-Based Study of Depiction Of Kerinchi In Malay Newspapers, 12th Malaysia International Conference on Languages, Literatures and Cultures Overcoming Challenges, Exploring Possibilities: New Practices in Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (International) (01 Aug 2023 - 03 Aug 2024)
  7. Kinship terms in the Kerinchi community, IIRG Kerinchi Research Workshop with Stakeholders, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (University) (22 May 2022 - 23 May 2022)
  8. Kinship terms of the Kerinchi community in Malaysia, Bengkel Penulisan Penyelidikan Siri 1, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (University) (27 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2022)
  9. The Impact of Covid-19 on International Students' Experiences in Malaysia, Research and Publication Seminar, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (University) (15 Oct 2021 - 15 Oct 2021)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Students' Perception on Global Skills Acquired from International Internship Experience, Going Global 2018, British Council (International) (02 May 2018 - 04 May 2018)
PRESENTER
  1. Lexico-grammatical Features of High Frequency Content Words in Malaysian Polytechnic Engineering Learner Corpus, 7th FLL Postgraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya (International) (30 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019)
  2. English Language Challenges Faced and Convergent Strategies Used by Malaysian Nurses, 7th FLL Postgraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (International) (30 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019)
  3. Trends and Directions in Student Mobility in South East Asia, Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE 2019) Conference and Exhibition , APAIE2019 (International) (25 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2019)
  4. Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education in Malaysia, Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE 2019) Conference and Exhibition , APAIE2019 (International) (25 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2019)
  5. Workshop for UM-Liter Application on Developing Academic Writing Skills through the Use of Flipped Classroom and Reflections, UM-Liter Workshop, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (University) (30 May 2018 - 30 May 2018)
  6. Has Industrial Training Prepared Undergraduates Well for Employability?, APAIE 2018 Conference and Exhibition, APAIE and National University of Singapore (International) (25 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018)
  7. The Role of Malaysia in Promoting Excellence through Diversity in Unity among the Silk Road Countries, The 3rd General Assembly of the Silk Road Universities Network, Silk-road Universities Network (International) (08 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2017)
  8. The Experiences of Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language Among International Postgraduate Students, International Tertiary Education Language and Innovation Conference, University Putra Malaysia (International) (02 Aug 2016 - 03 Aug 2016)
  9. Basic English Language Communication for Support Staff, Staff Development Workshop, STAND (University) (19 Jan 2016 - 20 Aug 2015)
  10. PENGARUH FAKTOR ETNOLINGUISTIK DALAM PERALIHAN DAN PENGEKALAN BAHASA DALAM KALANGAN ETNIK TAMIL DI KUCHING, 5th FLL Postgraduate Research Conference (FLL-PGRC5), Fakulti Bahasa dan Linguistik (National) (28 Nov 2015 - 29 Nov 2015)
  11. Institutional Support Factor and Language Use Pattern among Tamils in Kuching, Malaysia: A Case Study, All India Dravidian Linguistics Conference All India Dravidian Linguistics Conference Annamalai University India 18th to 20th June 2015  (International) (18 Jun 2015 - 20 Jun 2016)
  12. Pengaruh Faktor Etnolinguistik dalam Peralihan dan Pengekalan Bahasa dalam Kalangan Etnik Tamil di Kuching (The Influence of Ethnolinguistics Factors in Language Shift and Maintenance among the Tamil ethnic group in Kuching), 5th FLL Postgraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya (University) (28 Nov 2014 - 29 Nov 2014)
  13. Malaysian Health Tourism Resiliency Project, Research Seminar Equitable Society Research Cluster (ESCR), Equitable Society Research Cluster, University Malaya (University) (24 Jun 2014 - 25 Jun 2014)
  14. The discursive and visual representations of Medical Tourism in Malaysia , Researchers' and stakeholders' seminar on current issues in medical tourism, UMRG Project (International) (31 Oct 2013 - 31 Jan 2014)
  15. Linguistic Aspects of Medical Tourism, Tourism Focus Group Seminar , UMRG funded project (International) (05 Oct 2013 - 05 Oct 2013)
  16. Bagaimana dengan golongan OKU? : Satu Kajian Linguistik Menggunakan Pengkalan Data Korpus Bahasa Melayu DBP ("How about the OKU group?" : A Linguistics Analysis using the DBP Malay language corpus - presentation in Malay), SEMINAR SAINS KEMANUSIAAN OKU (SKOKU 2013) , Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (National) (18 May 2013 - 18 May 2013)
  17. Using Spectrum for Language Courses, Teaching and Learning with Spectrum Sharing of Best Practices, ADEC (University) (12 Jul 2012 - 12 Jul 2012)
  18. A Corpus-driven Analysis of the Content of Men's and Women's Online Magazines (Miki Yap Khai Ling and Sheena Kaur), University of Malaya conference on Discourse and Society 2012 Transforming scholarship:Setting a new agenda for research and teaching in language studies , University of Malaya (International) (27 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012)
  19. Speech Patterns and Styles of Young Malaysian Metrosexuals (Mohd Khushairi Tohiar & Sheena Kaur), University of Malaya conference on Discourse and Society 2012 Transforming scholarship:Setting a new agenda for research and teaching in language studies, University of Malaya (International) (27 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012)
  20. Towards enhancing teachers understanding of children s use of English vocabulary in written corpora of Malaysian and British school children., Inter-Varietal Applied Corpus Studies (IVACS) 2010.Edinburgh, UK. (International) (18 Jun 2010 - 19 Jun 2010)
  21. What are little girls little boys made of? On using corpora to bridege the gap between gender constructions and ELT., International Seminar on Corpus Linguistics in Honour of John Sinclair, Granada, Spain.  (International) (22 Sep 2008 - 24 Sep 2008)
  22. Corpus-Based Study of Gender Representation: A Case of Malaysian School Children's Writing , The Third Lancaster University Postgraduate Conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching, Lancaster University , Lancaster University (International) (03 Jul 2008)
  23. The Free Writing of British and Malaysian Schoolchildren: A Corpus-based Study, Corpus Linguistics Research Group, Lancaster University  (University) (11 Jun 2007)
OTHERS
  1. An analysis of collocations using different tools in a corpus of songs, Asia Universities Alliance Postgraduate Academic Forum, Asia Universities Alliance (International) (29 Oct 2018 - 29 Oct 2018)
  2. Statistical aspect of collocations using different tools in a corpus of English songs, International Conference on Language, Culture and Society 2018 (ICLCS 2018), International Islamic University Malaysia (International) (25 Oct 2018 - 25 Oct 2018)
  3. English Language Curriculum, Curriculum Review Workshop for the Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics Programme, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya (University) (14 Nov 2014 - 16 Nov 2014)
  4. Presentation Sub-programme 4, Malaysian Health Tourism Resiliency Project, University of Malaya (University) (16 Oct 2014 - 16 Oct 2014)
  5. Medical Travel Management (MTM) presentations, Medical Travel Management Sydney Showcase, MTM Sydney (International) (14 Oct 2014 - 14 Oct 2014)
  6. Coaching and Mentoring Workshop 1, Participant Coaching and Mentoring Workshop 1, ADEC (University) (10 Sep 2014 - 09 Sep 2013)
  7. The multifaceted medical tourism industry, 2nd MIHTE 2013 Malaysia International Healthcare Travel Expo, MIHTE (International) (20 Oct 2013 - 22 Oct 2013)
  8. Discourse, Power, Context and Knowledge, Workshop on Discourse, Power, Context and Knowledge by Prof Tuen A. Van Dijk, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (Others) (09 Nov 2012)
  9. Special Guest Advisor, 3rd Faculty of Languages and Linguistics Postgraduate Conference 2011, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics (Others) (08 Dec 2011 - 08 Dec 2011)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) My Grant Frgs External Evaluator, National, (External Evaluator)
  2. (2024) External Examiner Bachelor of Education (Hons) for Segi University, National, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) Language Use and Attitudes Towards Cantonese Among Chinese Malaysians in Kuala Lumpur, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Epistemic Modality in Scientific Research Articles On Coronavirus, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2023) An English for Medical Purposes Course for Foundation Year Students At a Saudi Arabian University, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Global Citizenship Education Concept in Malaysian Japanese Language Education Focussing On Textbooks and Teachers's Perceptions, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) Genre and Translation Style in Chinese Translation of Hollywood Blockbuster Movie Titles in Mainland China and Hong Kong Activity Log Library, University, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) Asm Shameen_comparing The Eco-Systems of English Language Education in Bangladeshi Madrasah and General School, University, (Internal Assessor)
  9. (2023) From Segi University - Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Among Efl Learners in a Provincial University in China, National, (External Examiner)
  10. (2023) Feng Poo Ching_business Linguistics: a Thematic and Variationist Sociolinguistic Analysis of Public Listed Companies Sustainability Reports in Malaysia, University, (Internal Assessor)
  11. (2022) Candidate Defence, University, (Reviewer)
  12. (2022) Elanttamil a/L Maruthai_development of a Corpus and a Parser for Written Malaysian Tamil, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2021) Examiner for Master of Education_faculty of Education and Social Sciences, University, (External Examiner)
  14. (2021) Proposal Defence by Phd Candidate - Nur Azwin Binti Zulkarnain (S2005366/1), University, (Reviewer)
  15. (2021) Examiner for Edd Dissertation. Lim Ju Vian. Title of Thesis: The Effectiveness of Communicative Approach in Teaching Speaking Towards Lower Secondary Students, National, (External Examiner)
  16. (2021) Candidature Defence for Abdul Qadeer (17006810/1 | Tva170002), National, (Reviewer)
  17. (2021) Chen Tien Mie (17057420/2), University, (Reviewer)
  18. (2021) Chee Wei Han (Toa170003) / (17051229/2), University, (Reviewer)
  19. (2013) Candidature defence for MA Research Proposal of Manokaran A/L Rengasamy (TGA11002)titled Bahasa Kiasan dalam Novel Elachia Payanam: Satu Kajian Semantik on 3 May 2013 , (Reviewer)
  20. (2013) Pemeriksa thesis A CORPUS-BASED STUDY OF TIME METAPHORS IN THE TEXT SIMPLIFICATION OF AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2013) Pembentangan Rancangan Penyelidikan Ijazah Sarjana Manokaran A/L Rengasamy (TGA110002) , (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2013) Pembentangan rancangan penyelidikan PhD oleh Lau Su Kia , (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2013) Candidature Defence Sarjana Corpus-Based Study of Metaphors in Original and Simplified Version of Around The World in 80 Days oleh NOOR BAIZURA ADNAN @ ANANG , (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2012) Retorik dan pemaparan imej lelaki dalam bahasa iklan majalah Men's Health.(Rhetoric and image construction of men in the language of advertisements in Men's Health), (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2012) Anis Ashrafzadeh (THA110010), (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2012) Candidature defence for PhD candidate on 9 July 2012 at Bilik Mersawa, FBL. Title of research: A Study of Lexical Collocaiton Errors Among Chinese Learners of English - YE HONG (THA50019), (Internal Examiner)
  27. (2012) Panel member for PhD Candidature Defence for Mohammad Hamad Khalef Al Kreshah-THA100004); 31 Oktober 2012 (Rabu)at 10.00 am at Bilik GR8, FBL. Title of research : A Study of Word Order Use By Jordanian EFL Learners , (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2012) Internal examiner TXGX6304 English for Specific Purposes Masters Programme in Sem 2, 2011/2012 session, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Asia Pacific Women in Leadership (Apwil) Mentoring Program, International, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2023) Aua Scholars Award Programme, International, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)
  3. (2022) Developing Materials for Dissertation (Mal), University, (Resource Person)
  4. (2022) Developing Odl Materials for Approaches to Discourse Analysis (Mal Programme), University, (Resource Person)
  5. (2022) Developing Materials for Fundamentals of Linguistics, University, (Resource Person)
  6. (2021) External Examiner Bachelor of Education (Hons), University, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Conference Chair, International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2022) Rapporteur, National, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2021) Moderator for Session On Cultural Taboo, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2021) Organiser and Participant, University, (Event Organiser)
  5. (2021) Speaker, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) Speaker, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) (The Star Online) Visit by Pm of Japan's Wife to UM On 5th Nov 2023. Article Name 'Students Are Valuable Human Resources for Japan and Malaysia', International, (Host)
  2. (2023) (The Sun Online) Visit by Pm of Japan's Wife to UM On 5th Nov 2023. Article Name: UM Ambang Asuhan Jepun Students Valuable Human Resources for Japan Malaysia Kishida, International, (Host)
  3. (2023) (Bernama.Com) Visit by Pm of Japan's Wife to UM On 5th Nov 2023. Article Name 'Pelajar Ambang Asuhan Jepun UM Sumber Manusia Berharga Dua Negara', International, (Host)
  4. (2023) (Utusan Borneo Online) Visit by Pm of Japan's Wife to UM On 5th Nov 2023. Article Name 'Pelajar Ambang Asuhan Jepun UM Sumber Manusia Berharga Dua Negara', International, (Host)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) CORPUS LINGUISTICS OF CLASSICAL MINANGKABAU MANUSCRIPTS, HANDOKO
  2. (2024) Viewing the Double Object Structure of Modern Chinese from the Perspective of Construction Grammar—A Corpus-based Research, GAO LIANG
  3. (2024) A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Image of Chinese Women Constructed by Mainstream Western Media, LINGFEI MA
  4. (2024) Fostering the Teaching Efficiency of Key Constructions in Sentence Order in Chinese as a Second Language for Beginners, ZHAO WANZHEN
  5. (2024) A Corpus-Based Study of the Narrative Progression and Narrative Framing in English Translations of A Dream of Red Mansions by the Yangs and the Hawks, JIEWEI CHEN
  6. (2024) Metaphor in the Construction of Chinese Women Image in Western Media Discourse: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Metaphors Used to Describe Chinese Women in Newspapers, HUIPING ZHANG
  7. (2024) A Corpus-based Study on the Image of Confucius in Victorian-Edwardian Translations, XUGUI GUI
  8. (2024) Persuasive Appealing and Rhetorical Identification in COVID-19 Pandemic Speeches, XIPING WANG
  9. (2024) The Effects of Teachers’ Corrective Feedback on Chinese University Students’ Vocabulary Development in EFL Writing: A Comparative Study from Sociocultural Perspective and Cognitive/Interactionist Perspective, LUJIE ZHENG
  10. (2024) A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS ON FEMALE POLITICAL LEADERS’ SPEECH STYLES A Comparison Study Between Malaysian Female Political Leaders and Global Female Political Leaders and the Impact of Socio-Cultural Background in the Use of Language in Enacting Power and Leadership, Jacqueline Anthonysamy
  11. (2024) Misinfodemic: A longitudinal study of Covid-19 word association in Twitter posts, NAZRI BIN MOHD NOOR
  12. (2024) Communication Accommodation between Malaysian Nurses and English-speaking Foreign Patients, ADITYA KARUTHAN
  13. (2024) A Study of Lexical Bundles and Rhetorical Moves in Research Articles in Soft and Hard Disciplines, KARIMA IBRAHIM EL TWATI
  14. (2024) A CORPUS-BASED ANALYSIS OF METAPHORS IN THE MALAYSIAN TOURISM DISCOURSE, NOOR BAIZURA BINTI ADNAN @ ANANG
  15. (2024) A Corpus-Assisted critical Multimodal Analysis of Sentiments in Malaysian COVID-19 Tweets and Their Effects on Policies, MOHD NAZRIQ BIN NOOR AHMAD
  16. (2023) Ideological and Political Theories Teaching in College English in Fight against COVID-19, YA ZHANG
  17. (2022) A CORPUS-DRIVEN COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VERB PHRASE-BASED BUNDLES IN L2 MALAYSIAN POLYTECHNIC LEARNERS’ WRITING, RADIKA A/P SUBRAMANIAM
  18. (2021) AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY ON DEVELOPING AND COMMUNICATING IDENTITY IN THE KANO KANTIN KWARI BUSINESS COMMUNITY, NIGERIA, HAUWA SALIHU
  19. (2021) NEWS ANALYSIS OF LAHAD DATU CONFLICT IN 2013 BASED ON SYSTEMIC-FUNCTIONAL THEORY, NORHAFIZAH BINTI MOHAMED HUSIN
  20. (2020) A critical genre analysis of Malaysian Federal Court Criminal appeal case laws, Zuraidah Abu Bakar
  21. (2019) Language Shift and Maintenance among Tamils in Kuching, Selvajothi @ Pillai A/L Ramalingam
  22. (2019) Kajian Korpus Lexis Bahasa Cina Berkaitan Dengan Pendidikan di Malaysia dan Cina, Lau Su Kia
  23. (2014) A Corpus Analysis of English Language Textbooks, Sanda Kumari A/P Chandran
Master
  1. (2024) english, JASWEEN KAUR A/P RAM SINGH
  2. (2023) #PercumaLaporPolisi Trend on Twitter: A Look into Indonesian Police Representation, HADIYATURROHMANIYAH
  3. (2014) Varieties of English, Chin Jing Yi
  4. (2014) ESP in Gym Instructors, Kevin Raj A/L Murugasan
  5. (2014) Analysis of Language of Facebook, Sarveswaran A/L Amalu @ Amalanathan
  6. (2014) A Corpus Analysis of Weblogs, Huang Wen Jie
  7. (2014) A Corpus Analysis of Prepositions in ICE Nigeria, Rimi Salleh Bagudu
  8. (2012) Not finalised, Abigail Subatra A/P Anbalakan
  9. (2010) Speech Patterns and Styles of Young Malaysian Metrosexuals, Mohd Khushairi b.Tohiar
  10. (2010) Pembelajaran Bahasa Jepun, Norazmi bin Hassan
  11. (2010) A Study of Apology Strategies among Postgraduate Libyan Students, Siham Sagheyer
  12. (2010) An Investigation of Semantic Domains in a Malaysian Corpus of ESL Undergraduate Writing, Ilyana Haikal
  13. (2004) Needs Analysis of Malaysian Higher National Diploma Students, Muhammad Nadzri b. Abdul Aziz
  14. (2004) A Study of Grammatical Errors of Tamil ESL Students, Subbulatchimie a/p J.C. Ramalu
  15. (2004) An Error Analysis of Verbs In the English Compositions of Upper Secondary Students, Uthia Malar a/p Thirugnanam
  16. (2003) Tense Errors in the Written Work of Malay ESL Students, Beatrice Fernandez a/p A.M. Fernandez
  17. (2001) Lexical Errors in English Compositions of Upper Secondary Malay Students, Zahira binti Abdullah
  18. (2000) A Study of Subject-Verb Agreement Errors in the Interlanguage of ESL Learners, Koh Kok Tin
  19. (2000) An Analysis of Verb Form Errors of Chinese ESL Students, Kam Yong Meng
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Industrial Training, Hani Marina Binti Mohd Hasni

TEACHING

Doctor Of Philosophy
  1. (2022) TVX8001 - Research Methodology
  2. (2021) TVX8001 - Research Methodology
Master
  1. (2022) MQG7003 - Concepts and Fundamentals of Medical Parasitology and Entomology
  2. (2022) TOX7007 - Discourse Analysis
  3. (2022) TQA7006 - Language in English Literature
  4. (2021) TOX7007 - Discourse Analysis
  5. (2021) TQA7006 - Language in English Literature
  6. (2021) TQA7006 - Language in English Literature
Bachelor
  1. (2022) TIE3008 - Language and Social Media
  2. (2019) TIJ1001 - Techniques and Methods of Translation
  3. (2018) GIT1008 - Communication for Employment
  4. (2017) TIX1003 - Writing The Academic Paper
  5. (2016) PXET2201 - English Proficiency for Teachers I V.I
  6. (2016) TXEA1101 - Practice Paper Writing

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Ebright Annual Showcase 2023: Wonders of The World Which Was Held On 21st and 22nd October 2023., (21 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2023) (National)
  • Advisor for E-Bright Public Speaking Company, (03 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023) (National)
  • Moderator for Session Universiti Malaya International Week 2021 (Umiweek2021), (06 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 2021) (International)
  • Judge for Best Paper Award for Search Conference - The Journal of South Easts Asia Research, (28 May 2015 - 29 May 2015)
  • Review for Search Journal, (28 May 2015 - 29 May 2015)
  • Speaker for Workshop in Kolej Matrikulasi Selangor, (04 Apr 2015 - 04 Apr 2015)
  • Peserta Bengkel Kajian Status dan Pencapaian Bumiputera Dalam Pendidikan Negara: Kluster Ipt dan Dasar, (13 Jan 2015 - 13 Jan 2015)
  • Secretary for Uwa-Geriatric Unit Fund Raising Charity Gala Dinner On 2nd Nov 2014 At Pullman Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, (02 Nov 2014 - 02 Nov 2014)
  • Head Jury English Public Speaking Competition Inter-School Selangor Organised by UM Cares, (06 Sep 2014 - 06 Sep 2014)
  • Donation Drive for Myanmar Refugee Children from United Learning Centre Kuala Lumpur, (31 Mar 2014 - 01 Apr 2014)
  • Judge English Public Speaking Competition Among Cluster Schools Organised by Chitra, (22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013)
  • Hakim Pertandingan Pidato Bahasa Inggeris Antara Sekolah Kluster Peringkat Kebangsaan, (22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013)
  • Sukarelawan Tahun Melawat Malaysia Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia, (16 Jan 2013 - 31 Jan 2014)
  • Majlis Pusat Kebajikan Semalaysia Cawangan Wilayah Persekutuan, (01 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2012)
  • Judge for National Level Finals - Beyond Borders Interschool Project Competition and Golden Pen Award- Essay Writing Competition, (22 Nov 2012)
  • Judge for Preliminary Level - Beyond Borders Interschool Project Competition : 1. Enhancing Reading Habits 2.Planet Green Interschool Project Competition, and 3.`Act it Up' Drama Competition, (26 Sep 2012 - 03 Oct 2012)
  • Letter of Appreciation for The Beyond Borders Programme 2012 Organised by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd., (02 Apr 2012 - 28 Nov 2013)
  • Judge Beyond Borders (I) Project Interschool Competition (Ii)Planet Green Interschool Competition (III)Golden Pen Award: Essay Writing Competition, (22 Nov 2011 - 23 Nov 2011)
  • English for Specific Purposes Programme for Kandahar University Staff, (02 Aug 2011 - 26 Aug 2011)
  • English Writing Workshop Beyond Borders 2011 Bagi Program Tanggungjawab Sosial Korporat Anjuran Malaysia Airports (for The Corporate Social Responsibility Programme Organised by Malaysia Airports), (01 Jun 2011 - 30 Aug 2011)
  • English Language Proficiency Programame for Canon Staff, (08 Jan 2011 - 26 Mar 2011)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. FRGS PROPOSAL ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP, Dewan Persidangan (22 Jan 2022 - 22 Jan 2022)
RESEARCH
  1. STAFF MOBILITI FOR TRAINING PROGRAMMED UNDER THE ERASMUS+ INTERNATIONAL CREDIT MOBILITY, (14 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2022)
External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Workshop on International Credit Mobility - opportunities and challenges (Erasmus staff mobility for training), Transilvania University, Romania (23 Jun 2021 - 25 Jun 2021)