Curriculum Vitae

DR. ONG SIEW KIAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Chinese Studies
    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • siewkian
  • 0379675688

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CHINESE TEXT ANALYSIS
  • CLASSICAL CHINESE FICTION
  • TRADITIONAL ARTS AND CULTURE
    Chinese Culture
  • CLASSICAL CHINESE LITERATURE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • B.A. (Chinese Studies) University of Malaya, (Bahasa & Kesusasteraan China)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Chinese Ancient Literature)
    Nankai University, Tianjin, China
  • MASTER DEGREE, (CLASSICAL CHINESE LITERATURE STUDIES)
    Capital Normal University, Beijing, China

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • AJK Kurikulum Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - present (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 (Faculty)
  • Project Leader
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 (International)
  • Deputy Head
    02 Jan 2020 - 02 Jan 2022 (Hong Lou Meng Research Centre (Dream of The Red Chamber), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Coordinator
    25 May 2021 - 01 Mar 2022 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Jawatankuasa / Penyelaras Buku Panduan Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyelidikkan dan Penerbitan Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial
    01 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ketua Editor Journal of Sinological Studies Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    17 Feb 2019 - 16 Feb 2020 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Wakil MCRC
    20 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa keselamatan dan persekitaran
    20 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Wakil Pejati
    20 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyelaras inbound and outbound jabatan
    20 Nov 2017 - 01 Jul 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK Kurikulum
    20 Nov 2017 - 01 Jul 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK Penerbitan Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    20 Nov 2017 - 01 Jul 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Acting Head of Department
    04 Feb 2019 - 04 Feb 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Programme Coordinator
    15 Jul 2018 - 04 Aug 2018 (International)
  • Acting Head of Department
    12 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    14 Feb 2018 - 19 Feb 2018 (University Malaya)
  • AJK Ijazah Tinggi Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - 14 Jan 2018 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK Ijazah Dasar,Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - 14 Jan 2018 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Panel Pembentangan Awal Lem Sze Mei
    14 Oct 2017 - 18 Oct 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK, Forum on Mobility and Local Experience
    13 Jul 2017 - 18 Oct 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyelaras Bilik Sumber Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - 07 Sep 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyelaras/penasihatProgram Inbound and Outbound
    07 Sep 2015 - 07 Sep 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli PanelPembentangan Awal Tan Xin Ning
    14 Aug 2017 - 14 Aug 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK, Intensive course on Dream of Red Chamber
    01 Jun 2017 - 30 Jul 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Manager Editor
    01 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Pengerusi Siri 3/2017 Pasca-candidature Defence dan Pembentangan Akhir
    21 Apr 2017 - 21 Apr 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyelaras buku Panduan Jabatan
    23 Mar 2015 - 23 Mar 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyelaras laman web jabatan
    15 Feb 2016 - 14 Feb 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Acting Head of Department
    26 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK Pengurusan Kualiti Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - 07 Sep 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK Persidangan Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - 07 Sep 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AJK Penyelidikan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - 07 Sep 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyeliaan Kursus AAEA3190 semester khas 2015/2016
    10 Aug 2016 - 11 Aug 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Acting Head of Department
    05 Oct 2016 - 05 Aug 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Acting Head of Department
    11 Feb 2016 - 12 Feb 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Acting Head of Department
    29 Jan 2016 - 29 Jan 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    21 Dec 2015 - 23 Dec 2015 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Chairman,Ad-Hoc,International Conference on Painting and Calligraphy,2015
    07 Nov 2015 - 07 Nov 2015 (International)
  • AJK Persidangan "From The Qing Dynasty to the Early Republican Period: Chinese Literature and Thought"
    03 Oct 2015 - 04 Oct 2015 (International)
  • Penyelia kursus AAEA3190 Latihan Industri
    20 Aug 2015 - 29 Aug 2015 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Secretary,One Asia seminar series
    02 Mar 2015 - 31 Jul 2015 (International)
  • Chairman,ad hoc International Conference on Asian Chinese Literature and Culture 2015
    27 Jun 2015 - 28 Jun 2015 (International)
  • Acting Head of Department
    17 Feb 2015 - 18 Feb 2015 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • BENDAHARI PUSAT PENYELIDIKAN HONG LOU MENG (DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER RESEARCH CENTRE) UM, TREASURER
    2020 to 2022 (University)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER OF PERSATUAN SISWAZAH JABATAN PENGAJIAN TIONGHOA UNIVERSITI MALAYA (PEJATI) , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN CHINESE RESEARCH CENTRE (MCRC), UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, ASSOCIATE MEMBER
    2020 to 2020 (University)
  • PERSATUAN SISWAZAH JABATAN PENGAJIAN TIONGHOA, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (PEJATI), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (University)
  • "DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER (HONG LOU MENG)" RESEARH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, SECRETARY
    2018 to 2020 (University)
  • DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA, CHAIRPERSON, PANEL OF EVALUATORS
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN CHINESE RESEARCH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, MEMBER
    2018 to 2019 (University)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER OF PERSATUAN SISWAZAH JABATAN PENGAJIAN TIONGHOA UNIVERSITI MALAYA (PEJATI), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2018 to present (University)
  • THE 17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DIGITALIZATION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CLASSICAL CHINESE FICTION & DRAMA, ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON
    2018 to 2018 (International)
  • JAWATANKUASA FORUM MALAYSIA-SINGAPURA KE-16, ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2018 to 2018 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN CHINESE RESEARCH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (MCRC), SECRETARY
    2017 to 2018 (University)
  • JOURNAL OF CHINESE LITERATURE AND CULTURE, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2016 to 2018 (International)
  • FAKULTI SASTERA DAN SAINS SOSIAL, ACADEMIC MEMBER
    2015 to 2018 (University)
  • JOURNAL OF SINOLOGICAL STUDIES, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2015 to 2018 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Appreciation on The Workshop on Modern and Contemporary of Sinology and Cultural Flow in Malaysia and Singapore
    Department of Chinese Literature, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, 2020 (International)
  • Presenter of The Workshop on Modern and Contemporary of Sinology and Cultural Flow in Malaysia and Singapore
    Department of Chinese Literature, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, 2020 (International)
  • The Most Productive Center of Research (Humanity and Social Sciences)
    University Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Sijil Staf Cemerlang FSSS Tahun 2018
    Dean Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Sijil Penyertaan Bengkel Penterjemahan MABBIM Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia 2019
    Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia, 2019 (National)
  • Pengerusi Bengkel Kerja Penyemakan Naskhah Sedia Kamera Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Bagi Pembekalan Mulai Tahun 2019 (Kegunaan Mulai Tahun 2020) (Kesusasteraan Cina)
    Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2019 (Government)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Penilaian Teknikal 4 bagi Program Penerbitan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Tingkatan 4 Bagi Pembekalan Mulai Tahun 2019 (Kegunaan Mulai Tahun 2020)
    Sektor Standard dan Pengurusan Kualiti, Bahagian Sumber dan Teknologi Pendidikan, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2019 (National)
  • Pengerusi mata pelajaran Bahasa Cina Tingkatan dalam Bengkel Kerja Penyemakan Naskhah Sedia Kamera Penerbitan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Tingkatan 4 Bagi Pembekalan Mulai Tahun 2019 (Kegunaan Mulai Tahun 2019)
    Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2019 (National)
  • Pengadil Untuk Pertandingan Syarahan Bahasan Cina SJKC Peringkat Negeri Selangor 2018
    Majlis Guru Besar SJKC Daerah Gombak, 2018 (Community)
  • Workshop - Documentation for Teaching and Learning
    ADeC, 2017 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • MOOC Development Workshop
    ADeC, 2017 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Host of Forum on Mobility and Local Experience
    Forum on Mobility and Local Experience, Department of Chinese Studies, 2017 (International)
  • Hakim - Pertandingan Mendeklamasi Sajak Bahasa Cina SJKC 2017
    MGBC Wilayah Persekutuan, 2017 (District)
  • Hakim - Pertandingan Mendeklamasi Sajak Bahasa Cina SJKC 2017
    MGBC Daerah Gombak, 2017 (District)
  • Hakim -Pertandingan Mendeklamasi Sajak Bahasa Cina MCG SJK(C) Daerah Hulu Selangor
    MCG SJK (C) Daerah HUlu Selangor, 2016 (District)
  • Hakim, Pertandingan mendeklamasi sajak Bahasa Cina Sekolah-sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina(SJKC) Peringkat Daerah Gombak 2016
    SJK(C) Chap Khuan, 2016 (District)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Liang, Jiachun; Hamidi, Mashitah; Abd Wahab, Haris; Ong, Siew Kian (2023). The Effects of Organizational Social Support on Left-behind Children's Resilience in China, JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SERVICE RESEARCH. 49(5), 635-652. doi:10.1080/01488376.2023.2259936
  2. Dong, Xiping; Ong, Siew Kian (2015). Demon . Human . God: The Ethical Themes Evolution in the Classic Chinese Fiction, UNIVERSITAS-MONTHLY REVIEW OF PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE. 42(4), 73-88
Scopus
  1. Liang J., Hamidi M., Wahab H.A., Ong S.K. (2023). The Effects of Organizational Social Support on Left-behind Children s Resilience in China, Journal of Social Service Research. . doi:10.1080/01488376.2023.2259936
  2. Azman M.D., Hamidi M., Ong S.K. (2018). Accessibility and utility of library resources in research methodology course: A case of non-science students at the University of Malaya, Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science. 23(3), 93-111. doi:10.22452/mjlis.vol23no3.6
Others
  1. Liu Fang, Ong Siew Kian & Simon Soon. A Survey on the Ecology of the Survival of Shadow Theatre Groups and Organizations in the City. China National Exhibition.
  2. Kong.KL,Ong S.K. (2021) Inviting Structure and Reader's Acceptance in the Poem Series of The Twelve Beauties Jinling through the Malay Translations of Hou Lou Meng -- The Responses, Journal of Sinological Studies , 12(1), 45-
  3. Ong, S.K.(2020)Malay Translation of Hongloumeng,Honglou Arirang,
  4. Ong,S.K.(2017). The Assemble Narrative in the Jinghuayuan. Journal of Sinological Studies. 8. (Accepted)
  5. Dong,X.P., Ong,S. K.(2015) Demon.Human.God. The Ethical Themes Evolution in the Classic Fiction. UNIVERSITAS-Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture 42(4) ,73-88
  6. Ong,S.K. (2015).Narrative transformation of the tales of marvels in Tang and Song Dynasties:From "Writing for entertainment" to "Writing for conveying truth". Journal of Sino- Western Communications.7(1) 136-146
  7. Ong,S.K (2012) .The Career of Tang People that Strongly Infected by The Imperial Examination System- A research According to the Novel Of Tang Dynasty. Journal of Shandong Youth, 12(3): 76-78
  8. Ong,Siew Kian (2012),The Ghosts in Zhong Kui Fiction,Nankai Journal(Philosophy, Literature and Social Science Edition),Supplement Dec 2012,32-34
Books
  1. Ngan C.P (Author), Ong S.K (Translator) (2022) Reading the Travel Painting of Cheng Haw Chien, Persatuan Siswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
  2. Ching, T. H., Ong. S. K., Ho, K. C., Khoo, K. U. Research of Community and Organization Chinkang in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The Federation of Chin Kang Associations of Malaysia, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre, UM, Department of Chinese Studies, UM.
  3. Department of Chinese Studies (2017) .Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, 5(1)
Chapter in Books
  1. LIm Han Cong & Ong Siew Kian. (2022). A First Look at the Chinese Funeral Beliefs and Folklore of the five major Dialect Groups in Bentong, Pahang . Leung Kwong Yee San Cemetery Centennial Commemorative Edition. Bentong: Leuong Kwong Yee San Cemetery. 134-165. (ISBN 978-629-96823-0-1)
  2. Ong Siew Kian. (2022). A Discussion on Chinese Cemeteries and Funeral Rites of the Malaysian Chinese . Leung Kwong Yee San Cemetery Centennial Commemorative Edition. Bentong: Leuong Kwong Yee San Cemetery. 166-171. (ISBN 978-629-96823-0-1)
  3. Lim Han Cong & Ong Siew Kian. (2021). From Inherited to Practice: Reflection on the Belief and Folklore of Malaysian Chinese Hokkien s Funeral Culture in Klang Valley Area . In Lew Bon Hoi (Ed.) Collected Essays on Malaysian Chinese Folk Culture (pp. 189-209).Strategic Information and Research Development Centre and New Era University College.
  4. Ong Siew Kian. (2021). Research on Malaysian Chinese Chamber Organizations: A Case Study of the Federation of Malaysia Hardware, Machinery & Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA) . In Lew Bon Hoi (Ed.) Collected Essays on Malaysian Chinese Folk Culture (pp. 315-333).Strategic Information and Research Development Centre and New Era University College.
  5. Ong Siew Kian (2020).Reading The Travel Painting of Cheng Haw Chien. (Ngan Chew Pei Master Thesis).KL Pejati .
  6. Ong Siew Kian. (2020). Research on Malaysian Chinese Chamber Organizations: A Case Study of the Federation of Malaysia Hardware, Machinery & Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA). Liew Boon Hui (Ed.), 2020 Malaysian Chinese Folklore Studies Proceeding Book. Kuala Lumpur: New Era College University.
  7. Lim Han Cong, Ong Siew Kian. (2019). Tradition and Modern: A Study of Change and Development of Hokkien Community s Funeral Belief and Culture in Kuala Lumpur. ( ) Liew Boon Hui (Ed.), 2020 Malaysian Chinese Folklore Studies Proceeding Book. Kuala Lumpur: New Era College University. (Accepted)
  8. Lim Han Cong, & Ong Siew Kian. (2018). The Spread of Chinese Culture in Southeast Asia in the New Era: On the Mission and Influence of belief in Dedjiaonism. Shi Yuande (Ed). Proceedings of the New Silk Road and Chinese Overseas in Southeast Asia: Investments, Transnational Connections and Cultural Identities, Mahidol University (pp. 379-387). Salaya, Thailand: Mahidol University. (ISBN 978-616-443-216-1)
  9. Lim Han Cong, Ong Siew Kian. (2018). "Theocracy and Human Customs: Discussion on Missionary Activities by Dedjiaonism Organizations", "The 2nd Dedjiaonism International Conference". (pg170-192). Kuala Lumpur: Persatuan Dedjiaonism Malaysia. (ISBN 978-967-15447-1-6)
  10. Ong S. K.(2018)The Organizations of Chinkang in Malaysia in Post-Independence Period . In Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (Eds) Research of Community and Organization Chinkang in Malaysia
  11. Ong S. K.(2018)The Organizations of Chinkang in Malaysia in Pre-Independence Period . In Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (Eds) Research of Community and Organization Chinkang in Malaysia
  12. Ong,S. K.(2013). Hushan Shiwen Ping , in Zhao Ji.(ed) Annotation and Editing on Sino-Korea Classical Academic Articles, volume 10, pp. 8735-8764, Beijing: Peoples Literature Publishing House.
  13. Ong,S.K.(2013) Yuliu Shanzhuang Shihua , in Zhao Ji.(ed) Annotation and Editing on Sino- Korea Classical Academic Articles, volume 12, pp. 10600-10858,Beijing: People s Literature Publishing House,
Article in Proceeding
  1. Lim Han Cong & Ong Siew Kian. (2022). The Positioning and Management of Funeral Ritual for The New Generation in Taiwan and Malaysia: A Study of the "Dong Gua" (Taipei) and "Yi Yuan" (Kuala Lumpur). Paper Presented on The 4th International Conference on Malaysian Chinese Folklore Culture: Comparative Perspectives of Taiwan and Malaysia, conducted online meeting on 2-3 July 2022.
  2. Liu Fang & Ong Siew Kian. (2022). The Ecology of the Survival of Shadow Theatre and Groups in the City. The Brochure of The 2nd International Master and PhD Academic Forum on Discipline of Chinese Language. SiChuan: College of Liberal Arts of SiChuan Normal University, 138.
  3. Lim Han Cong & Ong Siew Kian, (2021, December 4-5). The New Normal under the Pandemic: The Challenges and Adjustments of Chinese Funeral Culture in Klang Valley [Paper presentation]. 2021 International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO) Asia Pacific Regional Conference, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
  4. Lim Han Cong, Ong Siew Kian. (2019). Malaysian Chinese s Heaven God Belief: A Study on Penang Chew Jetty s Bai Tian Gong Celebration ( ). Proceedings of The 20th Anniversary of Taiwan Association for Religious Studies International Conference 2019. Taipei: Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica.
  5. Lim Han Cong, Ong Siew Kian. (2019). Tradition and Modern: A Study of Change and Development of Hokkien Community s Funeral Belief and Culture in Kuala Lumpur. ( ) Liew Boon Hui (Ed.), Proceedings of The 3rd International Conference on Malaysian Chinese Folk Culture. Kuala Lumpur: New Era College University.
  6. Lim Han Cong, Ong Siew Kian. (2019). Localization and Modernization: A Study of Malaysian Chinese Funeral Culture s Change and Current Situation. ( . Oliver Streiter (Ed.). Proceedings of The Conference of Documenting and Researching Gravesites in Pacific Asia: Migration, Religion and Ethnicity (DRGPA 2019), (pp.119-122), Taipei, Taiwan: French Center for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC), Academia Sinica.
  7. Ong Siew Kian. (2019). Research on Malaysian Chinese Chamber Organizations: A Case Study of the Federation Malaysia Hardware, Machinery & Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA). Paper presented at The 3nd International Conference of Malaysian Chinese Folklore Studies . Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  8. Lim Han Cong, Ong Siew Kian. (2018). "Ghost and Folk Belief: Research on Hungry Ghost Festival by Malaysian Chinese Community and it's Functions , Proceedings of The 3rd Conference of Young Scholars in Taiwan Folklore Studies. TaiChung: Procidence University.
  9. Ong Siew Kian. (2018). "The Chinese Fiction in Malay World The Translation of Xue RenGui's Story , Proceedings of The 17th International Conference on Digitalization and Bibliography of Chinese Fiction & Drama 2018. Kuala Lumpur (pp. 237-241). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: University of Malaya.
  10. Lim Han Cong, & Ong Siew Kian. (2017). Jiao Bu Li De, De Bu Li Shen- The Discussion of the Theory and Practical of Xindian. In Dejiaohui Miri (Ed.), Proceedings of The 1st International Conference of the Dedjaonism.(200-219) Miri,Kuching
  11. Ong,Siew Kian.(2015)The Philosophy of "Death" in the Modern Era - The Chinese Cemetery Philosophy Development in Malaysia. Proceeding of Death, Burial Rituals, and Cemeteries Among Chinese Communities of Insular Southeast Asia (1-14), Manila, Philippine
  12. Danny,Wong Tze Ken & Ong,Siew Kian. The Basel Hakka Church and Its Place in the History of Sabah. 2014 Proceeding of International Forum and Conference on The Culture Development of Hakka Association (35-52), Taipei: Taiwan
Other Publications
  1. Interview by The Rakyat Post, on 10 January 2020 on Chinese New Year: A Cultural Tradition, Not A Religious One. By Anne Dorall - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Kajian Sejarah Gabungan Persatuan Pedagang Logam, Jentera dan Bahan-bahan Pembinaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Gabungan Persatuan Pedagang Logam, Jentera dan Bahan-bahan Pembinaan Malaysia, 2019, - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Kajian Sejarah Gabungan Persatuan Pedagang Logam, Jentera dan Bahan-bahan Pembinaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Gabungan Persatuan Pedagang Logam, Jentera dan Bahan-bahan Pembinaan Malaysia, 2019, - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Ong Siew Kian (2018). On the dark night with full moon, welcoming the most mysterious Thaipusam Festival in Malaysia. Gushi@storystudio.tw. Advance online publication. - Gushi, Storystudio(E-Book)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2015 - 2016, International Funding
    Asian Comunity: Multicultural Interaction and Intergration ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2018 - 2020, International Funding
    The Research on Oversea Spreads of Qing Dynasty Printed Edition "Hong Lou Meng" ( Consultant)
  2. 2014 - 2017, China National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences
    Collection and Research of Chinese Newspapers and Novels in Southeast Asia (Singapore and Malaysia volume 1815-1919) ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Expert Witness Service - Gavin Jayapal Advocates & Solicitors, Gavin Jayapal Advocates & Solicitors, Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    22 Jan 2023 - 28 Feb 2023 (National)
  • Invited Speaker for Chinese Literature Lecture for Young Teacher and Student At Shanxi Normal University, SHANXI NORMAL UNIVERSITY
    01 Apr 2019 - 01 Apr 2019 (International)
  • 2019 International Conference Dream of The Red Chamber Malaysia (Ichlm2019), Department of Chinese Studies
    01 Mar 2019 - 01 Mar 2019 (International)
  • Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, Department fo Chinese Studies
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2017 (International)
  • Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia, Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia Cawangan Seberang Perai
    01 Oct 2016 - 01 Oct 2016 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. The Collection of "Dream of The Red Chamber (Hong Lou Meng)" in Library, University of Malaya., The 1st Conference of Dream of The Red Chamber (Hong Lou Meng) in Western China, Yunnan Association of A Dream of Red Mansions (YADRM) Yunnan University for Nationalities  (International) (07 Dec 2018 - 10 Dec 2018)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Round Table Discussion on "The Workshop on Modern and Contemporary of Sinology and Cultural Flow in Malaysia and Singapore", The Workshop on Modern and Contemporary of Sinology and Cultural Flow in Malaysia and Singapore, Department of Chinese Literature, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan (International) (18 Dec 2020 - 18 Dec 2020)
  2. The Contradictory Mentality of the Scholars of Wei and Jin Dynasties in The New Words of the World Fashion, Teaching and Absurdity, The 2nd International Conference of Shi Shuo Xin Yu , School of Liberal Atrs of Nanjing University (International) (22 Aug 2019 - 24 Aug 2019)
  3. "The Spread and Acceptance of Ancient Chinese Novels in the Malay world" ( ), Chinese Literature Lecture for young teacher and student at ShanXi Normal University, ShanXi Normal University, China (International) (01 Apr 2019 - 05 Apr 2019)
  4. The activities for Developing Friendship among Gods and Human, Temples, Trust and Trade Chinese Temple networks in Southeast Asia, Asia Research Institute, NUS (International) (21 Nov 2017 - 22 Dec 2017)
  5. Chinese Newspaper and the Development of Mahua Literature, Cultures of the Chinese Cold War in East and Southeast Asia, NUS, Department of Chinese Studies (International) (14 Apr 2017 - 14 Apr 2017)
  6. The Culture and History of Kg Hakka Mantin - Preserving or Sustaining, Kampung Hakka Mantin: A Disappearing Heritage Exhibition and Seminar, Universiti Malaya,UM Cares, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre (National) (13 Dec 2016 - 14 Dec 2016)
  7. The History of Chin Kang Associations in Malaysia, International Forum on Jinjiang Economy & Culture, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre, UM; Federation of Chin Kang Associations Malaysia (International) (19 Nov 2016 - 19 Nov 2016)
  8. Permainan Tradisi Cina, Seminar Permainan Tradisi Malaysia 2015, Sket, Universiti Malaya (University) (14 May 2015 - 14 May 2015)
  9. The Basel Hakka Church and Its Place in the History of Sabah, International Forum and Conference on The Culture Development of Hakka Association, National Taiwan University (International) (05 Oct 2014 - 05 Oct 2014)
  10. Mapping the Hakka Diaspora in Malaysia, Changing Hakka Culture and Society Workshop, Department of Anthropology, Sun Yat-sen University, The Hakka Research Department, Jiaying University (International) (07 May 2014 - 09 May 2014)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. The Chinese Fiction in Malay World The Translation of Xue RenGui's Story, 17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DIGITALIZATION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CLASSICAL CHINESE FICTION & DRAMA , Department of Chinese Studies,FASS, UM Capital Normal University, China (CNU) Library of University of Malaya "Dream of the Red Chamber (Hong Lou Meng)" Research Centre, University of Malaya Persatuan Siswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Universiti Malaya (PEJATI) (International) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  2. WORKSHOP ON WRITING, EDITING AND PUBLISHING, WORKSHOP ON WRITING, EDITING AND PUBLISHING, Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya;Ministry of Culture Republic of China (Taiwan); Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia (National) (30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016)
  3. International Conference on Painting and Calligraphy,2015 , International Conference on Painting and Calligraphy,2015 , Department of Chinese Studies, PEJATI (Alumni Department of Chinese STudies), NIRWANA (Nirvana Asia Sdn Bhd) (International) (07 Nov 2015 - 07 Nov 2015)
  4. International Conference on Asian Chinese Literature and Culture, International Conference on Asian Chinese Literature and Culture, Department of Chinese Studies, FASS,UM &One Asia Foundation (International) (27 Jun 2015 - 28 Jun 2015)
  5. One Asia seminar series, One Asia seminar series, Department of Chinese Studies, FASS,UM & One Asia Foundation (International) (02 Mar 2015 - 31 Jul 2015)
  6. International Conference on Chinese Linguistics and Philology, International Conference on Chinese Linguistics and Philology, Department of Chinese Studies, FASS,UM & PEJATI (Alumni of Department of Chinese Studies ) (International) (05 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The New Normal under the Pandemic: The Challenges and Adjustments of Chinese Funeral Culture in Klang Valley, 2021 ISSCO Asian Pacific Regional Conference, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya (International) (04 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021)
PRESENTER
  1. Current Situation of The Research on Ancient Literature in Malaysia, The Workshop on Modern and Contemporary of Sinology and Cultural Flow in Malaysia and Singapore (Workshop), Department of Chinese Literature, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan (International) (18 Dec 2020 - 18 Dec 2020)
  2. A Study on the Teaching and Spreading of Hong Lou Meng (Dream of The Red Chamber) in Malaysia , Conference on Intercultural Research Conference of Hong Lou Meng (Dream of The Red Chamber), Minzu University of China (International) (06 Dec 2020 - 06 Dec 2020)
  3. Malaysian Chinese s Heaven God Belief: A Study on Penang Chew Jetty s Bai Tian Gong Celebration, The 20th Anniversary of Taiwan Association for Religious Studies International Conference 2019, Taipei: Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica. (International) (29 Nov 2019 - 01 Dec 2019)
  4. The Study of Food Offering Culture during Hungry Ghost Festival in Malaysia, The 9th Asian Food Study Conference (AFSC2019), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya (International) (28 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019)
  5. Research on Malaysian Chinese Chamber Organizations: A Case Study of the Federation Malaysia Hardware, Machinery & Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA), The 3rd International Conference of Malaysian Chinese Folklore Studies . Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, New Era (International) (15 Sep 2019 - 16 Sep 2019)
  6. The History and Development of The Federation Of Malaysia Hardware, Machinery & Building Materials Dealers' Association (FMHMBA), The 3rd International Conference of Malaysian Chinese Folklore Studies, New Era University College (International) (14 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2019)
  7. Tradition and Modern: A Study of Change and Development of Hokkien Community s Funeral Belief and Culture in Kuala Lumpur, The 3rd International Conference on Malaysian Chinese Folk Culture, New Era College University (International) (14 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2019)
  8. Localization and Modernization: A Study of Malaysian Chinese Funeral Culture s Change and Current Situation, The Conference of Documenting and Researching Gravesites in Pacific Asia: Migration, Religion and Ethnicity (DRGPA 2019), Taipei, Taiwan: French Center for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC), Academia Sinica. (International) (17 May 2019 - 19 May 2019)
  9. The Spread of Chinese Culture in Southeast Asia in the New Era: On the Mission and Influence of belief in Dedjiaonism. , New Silk Road and Chinese Overseas in Southeast Asia: Investments, Transnational Connections and Cultural Identities, Center for Chinese Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand. (International) (20 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2018)
  10. From Ritual to Festival: The Evolution of The Hungry Ghost Festival as Heritage Practice among the Malaysian Chinese., Heritage As Process and War of Life, The 16th Malaysia-Singapore Forum., University of Malaya & National University of Singapore (International) (20 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2018)
  11. Ancient Chinese Novel's in Malay World, 2nd World Conference of Chinese Studies & 17th International Conference on the Premodern Chinese Novel & Drama, World Association for Chinese Studies e.V. (NGO/NPO) (International) (17 Aug 2018 - 23 Aug 2018)
  12. The Chinese Fiction in Malay World The Translation of Xue RenGui's Story, The 17th International Conference on Digitalization and Bibliography of Chinese Fiction & Drama 2018, Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya (International) (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  13. Ghost and Folk Belief: Research on Hungry Ghost Festival by Malaysian Chinese Community and it's Functions, The 3rd Conference of Young Scholars in Taiwan Folklore Studies, Procidence University, TaiChung, Taiwan. (International) (18 Jul 2018 - 19 Dec 2018)
  14. Modern Imagery on Indonesin Chinese Martial Arts Novels, 2018 International Symposium on Modern Imagery and Cultural Transformation, Malaysian Sinology Association (International) (29 Jun 2018 - 02 Jul 2018)
  15. Jiao Bu Li De, De Bu Li Shen- The Discussion of the Theory and Practical of Xindian, The 1st International Conference of the Dedjaonism, Dejiao Hui Miri (International) (13 Jul 2017 - 15 Jul 2017)
  16. CAPTURING A LIVING HERITAGE VILLAGE: SAFEGUARDING KAMPUNG HAKKA OF MANTIN, NEGERI SEMBILAN, Persidangan Akademia-Komuniti Universiti Malaya 2016, UM Cares; NBQS UCTC, Universiti Malaya (National) (15 Nov 2016 - 16 Nov 2016)
  17. The Malay Translation of Traditional Chinese Fiction in Indonesia, The 2016 CHINA-ASEAN International Conference on Cross-culture Dissemination of Chinese CUlture, Department of Chinese Studies, FSSS,UM; Kong Zi Institute, UM (International) (08 Oct 2016 - 09 Oct 2016)
  18. The past, present and the future The Chinese Cemeteries in Malaysia , MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE FORUM, FASS, NUS, Singapore (International) (07 Dec 2015 - 08 Dec 2015)
  19. The Philosophy of "Dead" in the Modern Era - The Chinese Cemetery Philosophy Development in Malatsia, Death, Burial Rituals, and Cemeteries among Chinese Communities of Insular Southeast Asia, Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran,Inc,Philipines (International) (04 Aug 2015 - 05 Aug 2015)
OTHERS
  1. Kampung Hakka Mantin: A Disapperaing Heritage Exhibition and Seminar, Kampung Hakka Mantin: A Disapperaing Heritage Exhibition and Seminar, University of Malaya; UMCares; Malaysian Chinese Research Centre; Rakan Mantin; NBQS;UCTC (National) (13 Dec 2016 - 14 Dec 2016)
  2. International Forum on Jinjiang, Economy & Culture, International Forum on Jinjiang, Economy & Culture, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre; Federaation of Chin Kang Associations Malaysia (International) (19 Nov 2016 - 19 Nov 2016)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2020) Pengerusi Jawatan Kuasa Penilaian Teknikal 4 untuk Bengkel Kerja Penyemakan Naskhah Sedia Kamera (NSK) bagi Program Penerbitan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Tingkatan 5 Bagi Pembekalan 2020 (Kegunaan Mulai 2021), (Reviewer)
  2. (2019) 2019 International Conference Dream of The Red Chamber Malaysia (ICHLM2019) , (Committee Member)
  3. (2019) Program Penerbitan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Tingkatan 4 bagi Pembekalan Mulai Tahun 2019 (Kegunaan Mulai Tahun 2020) , (Reviewer)
  4. (2019) 2019 International Conference Dream of The Red Chamber Malaysia (ICHLM2019), (Committee Member)
  5. (2019) Program Penerbitan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Tingkatan 4 bagi Pembekalan Mulai Tahun 2019 (Kegunaan Mulai Tahun 2020), (Reviewer)
  6. (2019) 2019 International Conference Dream of The Red Chamber Malaysia (ICHLM2019), (Committee Member)
  7. (2019) Program Penerbitan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Tingkatan 4 Bagi Pembekalan Mulai Tahun 2019 (Kegunaan Mulai Tahun 2020), (Reviewer)
  8. (2019) Pemeriksa Dalam bagi Pencalonan Ijazah Sarjana Kesenian (Seni Rupa) Calon Xie Yingying (RGB130021), (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2019) Pemeriksa Dalam bagi Pencalonan Ijazah Sarjana Kesenian (Seni Rupa) Calon Xie Jinfu (RGB130008) , (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2019) Chinese Literature for young teacher and student at ShanXi Normal University, (Speaker)
  11. (2019) PEMERIKSA DALAM BAGI PEMERIKSAAN DISERTASI CALON IJAZAH SARJANA - LI YULING (ROD160001), (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2018) 17th International Conference On The Digitalization and Bibliography of Classical Chinese Fiction & Drama , (Chairman)
  13. (2018) The Research on Oversea Spreads of Qing Dynasty Printed Edition (Program Code: 18BZW059). Funding by China National Social Sciences Foundation., (Collabrator)
  14. (2018) "The New Meaning of Traditional Wedding Dresses In Contemporary China" by Li YuLing (ROD16001) , (External Examiner)
  15. (2017) Perkembangan dan kesinambungan Perniagaan Keluarga Cina, (Ahli Panel Pembentangan Awal Lem Sze Mei)
  16. (2017) Postmodern Narrative Of Malaysian Chinese Novel : Focusing on Pan Yutong, Xiao Hei and Huang Jinshu, (Ahli Panel Pembentangan Awal Ng Kwai Wee)
  17. (2017) Asas Pembentukkan konsep Prosa Zhou FenLing : Pengaruh Zhou Zuoren dan Zhang Ailin, (Ahli Panel Pembentangan Awal Tan Xin Ning)
  18. (2014) Collection and Research of Chinese Newspapers and Novels in Southeast Asia (Singapore and Malaysia) 1815-1919 (Program code: 14CZW052), (Principal Investigator of sub-program)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2019) 2019 International Conference Dream of The Red Chamber Malaysia (ICHLM2019), Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya, International
  2. (2018) THE 17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DIGITALIZATION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CLASSICAL CHINESE FICTION & DRAMA, Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2018) Art Theory (Fine Arts), QIN WANXIN
Master
  1. (2020) -MA THESIS-, XinYan Zeng (University of Malaya)
  2. (2016) READING THE TRAVEL PAINTINGS OF CHENG HAW CHIEN, NGAN CHEW PEI

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Moderator of The 9th Asian Food Study Conference (Afsc2019), (28 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019)
  • Inviting NW Natural World Art Gallery Concept Director, Natural-Tea Master Class Instruter, Tea Trade Association of Malaysia Tea Culture Promotion Sub-Committee Ms.Kok Pui Leng to Share With Students About Tea Arts and Culture. (15/11/2019, University of Malaya), (15 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2019)
  • Sijil Penyertaan Bengkel Penterjamahan Mabbim Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia 2019, (04 Nov 2019 - 06 Nov 2019)
  • Pelantikan Jawatankuasa Penilaian Teknikal 4 Program Penerbitan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Tingkatan 4 dan Buku Teks Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas Tingkatan 4 Bagi Pembekalan 2019, (15 Jul 2019 - 20 Jul 2019)
  • Moderator of "Dream of The Red Champer (Hong Lou Meng)" Seminar by Professor Miao Huaiming, (15 Dec 2018 - 15 Dec 2018)
  • Chairman of Committee "17th International Conference On The Digitalization and Bibliography of Classical Chinese Fiction & Drama”, (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  • Moderator of Panel Conference "17th International Conference On The Digitalization and Bibliography of Classical Chinese Fiction & Drama", (10 Aug 2018 - 12 Aug 2018)
  • Pengadil Bagi Pertandingan Syarahan Bahasa Cina Sjkc Peringkat Negeri Selangor 2018, (24 May 2018 - 24 May 2018)
  • Chairperson, Forum On Mobility and Local Experience, (18 Oct 2017 - 18 Oct 2017)
  • Karnival Jom Masuk UM 2017, (10 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2017)
  • Hakim, Pertandingan Mendeklamasi Sajak Peringkat Daerah， Gombak, (22 May 2017 - 22 May 2017)
  • Kg Hakka Mantin Exhibition (Seremban), (03 Mar 2017 - 05 Mar 2017)
  • Coordinator "Kg Hakka Mantin: a Disappearing Heritage"Exhibition and Seminar, (13 Dec 2016 - 14 Dec 2016)
  • Discussion On The Topic of Indonesia Hakka With The Member of Association of Hakka, Jakarta, Indonesia, (25 Oct 2016 - 29 Oct 2016)
  • Chairperson of "Workshop On Writting,Editing and Publishing", (01 Oct 2016 - 30 Sep 2016)
  • Visited The Jinjiang Businessman Development Association, in China, Jinjiang, Hokkien, (19 Aug 2016 - 23 Aug 2016)
  • Hakim - Pertandingan Mendeklamasi Sajak Bahasa Cina Sekolah-Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (Sjkc) Peringkat Daerah Gombak Tahun 2016, (24 Jun 2016 - 24 Jun 2016)
  • Under Project "Capturing a Living Heritage Village: Safeguarding Kampung Hakka of Mantin, Negeri Sembilan(Ru004ad-2016)", We Have Visited The Kg Hakka Mantin, Interview, Organized a Series of Activities and Also An Exhibition, (01 Apr 2016 - 31 Dec 2016)
  • Participated University of Research Carnival (Umrc） 2015, (08 Oct 2015 - 10 Oct 2015)
  • Chairperson, "from The Qing Dynasty to The Early Republican Period: Chinese Literature and Thought", (03 Oct 2015 - 04 Oct 2015)
  • Department of Chinese Studies,Outbound Program to Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, (05 Jul 2015 - 21 Jul 2015)
  • Chairperson,International Conference On Asian Chinese Literature and Culture, (27 Jun 2015 - 28 Jun 2015)
  • Secretary, One Asia Foundation Seminar Series, (02 Mar 2015 - 31 Jul 2015)
  • Participated Workshop Idea of Confusianism and Literary Ethical Critism, (27 Jan 2014 - 27 Jan 2014)
  • Meeting With "Persatuan Pengurusan Tanah Perkuburan Cina Bersekutu Sibu (Sibu United Chinese Graveyard Association) ", (19 Jan 2014 - 19 Jan 2014)
  • Chairperson, International Conference On Chinese Linguistics and Philology, (05 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF MING-QING STUDIES, Ming-Qing Studies, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan. (27 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2019)
  2. PERSIDANGAN ANTARABANGSA PENYEBARAN NOVEL KLASIK CHINA DI LUAR NEGARA CHINA, Jinan University, Guangzhou (07 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2023)
  3. SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHINESE NOVEL AND DRAMA., National Chiayi Uniersity, Taiwan (16 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2023)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. BENGKEL PENTERJEMAHAN MABBIM, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur (04 Nov 2019 - 06 Nov 2019)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. TAKLIMAT PEMBELAJARAN TERADUN GANTIAN, Microsoft Teams (14 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2023)