Curriculum Vitae

DR. SU WAI MON

Senior Lecturer
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BIOGRAPHY

 

Dr. Su Wai Mon is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya since September 2021. She obtained her LL.B. (Hons) from Dagon University, Yangon and completed her postgraduate studies, Master of Comparative Laws (MCL), and Ph.D. from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Her Ph.D. emphasises on Malaysian maritime security particularly on maritime law enforcement. Her areas of research interest include Maritime security, International Law of the Sea and Public International Law, Maritime Law and International Trade Law.

Prior to joining UM, she started her academic career as a lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Multimedia University in January 2017 where she taught Public International Law and International Trade and Shipping Law at undergraduate level and research methodology for law at postgraduate level. She also served as the Deputy Dean (Research & Industrial Collaborations) ( March 2021- August 2021) and Editor in Chief of the Asian Journal of Law and Policy (March 2020- August 2021) at the Faculty of Law Multimedia University. 

Dr. Su as project leader, has successfully secured the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Grants awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia for two consecutive years 2021 and 2022 for the projects entitled "Formulating a Legal and Regulatory Framework for Protection of Submarine Cables in Malaysia" and "Maritime Cybersecurity: Formulating a Legal and Risk Management Framework in Malaysia" respectively.

She has special research interest in Artificial Intelligence and maritime security, cybersecurity in the maritime domain and IUU fishing.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
  • MARITIME SECURITY AND LAW OF THE SEA

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Law)
    International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
  • MCL, (COMPARATIVE LAWS)
    International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
  • LLB, (Law)
    Dagon University

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Fellow
    01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 (University of Malaya Malaysian Centre of Regulatory Studies (Umcors), Faculty of Law)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCES (IOES), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (University)
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF MARITIME INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (MIMA), MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • EDITOR IN CHIEF OF THE UNIVERSITY MALAYA JOURNAL OF LAW AND POLICY (UMJLP), CHIEF EDITOR/ EDITOR IN CHIEF
    2022 to 2023 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Hanna Ambaras Khan, Andriea Bastiampillai, Su Wai Mon (2020) Mediation as a Suitable Dispute Resolution Method in Medical Negligence Cases: Special Reference to the Malaysian Position Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. & Hum. 28 (3): 2309 -2323.(SCOPUS)
  2. Abdul Ghafur Hamid @ Khin Maung Sein, Maizatun Mustafa and Su Wai Mon (2016) Entrusting Coast Guards with Maritime Law Enforcement Powers: Lessons for Malaysia , IIUM Law Journal, 24 (1). pp. 83-106.
Scopus
  1. Mon S.W. (2022). The Practical Implications of Unresolved Maritime Boundaries: Special Reference to the Malaysian Position, Journal of Territorial and Maritime Studies. 9(1), 74-96. doi:10.2307/JTMS.9.1.74
Other Publications
  1. Interview with Journal of Territorial and Maritime Studies (JTMS) on "Malaysia and the Practical Implications of Unresolved Maritime Boundaries" - Discussion
  2. Su Wai Mon & Mohd Hazmi Rusli, M'sia complied with rule of law in extraditing North Korean , - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Su Wai Mon, Hazmi Rusli (2021), Strong legislation needed to protect submarine cables in our waters - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Maritime Law (Maritime Law)
  • International Trade Law (International Trade Law)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Maritime Cybersecurity: Formulating A Legal And Risk Management Framework In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Maritime Cybersecurity: Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Navy Seapower Talk 1/2023, Royal Malaysian Navy Seapower Centre (National) (28 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023)
  2. Emerging Maritime Security Threats and Implications for Malaysia, Webinar on Maritime Security: Challenges of a Trading Nation, Maritime Institute of Malaysia and Port Klang Authority (National) (01 Aug 2023 - 01 Aug 2023)
  3. Sand Dredging and Damage to marine Environment: Legal and Law Enforcement Issues, International Conference on the Impact of Sand Dredging in the Waters of Matsu Island., National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan (International) (31 May 2023 - 31 May 2023)
  4. Publishing in ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Journals: The Malaysian Perspective, International Workshop on Publishing in ISI?SCOPUS Indexed Journals: Policy and Experiences, Hanoi Law University (International) (26 May 2023 - 26 May 2023)
  5. Blue Economy Through Sustainable Maritime Security in ASEAN, Langkawi Maritime Conference, Royal Malaysian Navy (International) (24 May 2023 - 24 May 2023)
  6. Maritime Cybersecurity: Legal and Policy Issues in Malaysia, The Cyber Security Forum, Alpine Integrated Solution co-hosted by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Transport (National) (24 May 2023 - 25 May 2023)
  7. Introduction to law of the Sea, 5th Law of Armed Conflict at Sea Workshop, Centre of Military and International Humanitarian Law and ICRC malaysia (National) (10 Jan 2023 - 10 Jan 2023)
  8. Maritime Security in the 21st Century: The Position of Myanmar, International Collaboration Conference on Law, Sharia and Society, State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga (International) (13 Oct 2022 - 13 Oct 2022)
  9. Introduction to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) & Maritime Law, UNCLOS & Maritime Law Seminar, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) (National) (28 Sep 2022 - 28 Sep 2022)
  10. Maritime Security and Law Enforcement: The Malaysian Perspective, International Law of the Sea: Problems, Challenges and Solutions, Awang Long School of Law Indonesia (International) (19 Mar 2022 - 19 Mar 2022)
  11. Maritime Security and Law Enforcement: The Malaysian Perspective, Webinar on Law of the Sea: Development and Future Challenges, Universitas Hasanuddin (International) (08 Mar 2022 - 08 Mar 2022)
  12. Introduction to International Law of the Sea, 4th LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT AT SEA, The Centre for Military and International Humanitarian Law (CoMIHL), National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (International) (12 Oct 2021 - 14 Nov 2021)
  13. Mutual Legal Assistance and Asset Recovery in Myanmar, International Conference on Mutual Legal Assistance and Asset Recovery: Comparative Study in the Legal Systems of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hungary, Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Indonesia (International) (02 Jun 2021 - 02 Jun 2021)
  14. Online Broadcasting: Challenges in the Coming Decades in Myanmar, Webinar on Online broadcasting: Challenges in the Coming Decades, Media and Communication Law Research Unit, AIKOL, IIUM (National) (14 Apr 2021 - 14 Apr 2021)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Ensuring Cybersecurity in the Maritime Industry: Legal and Regulatory Challenges with Reference to the Malaysian Position, The 9th Biennial Conference on the Asian Society of International law : Reconstructing Bandung Spirit for Asia to Lead in the New Era of International Law, University of Indonesia (International) (08 Aug 2023 - 09 Aug 2023)
  2. Protection of Submarine Cables as Critical Information Infrastructures: The Need for a Holistic Approach, International Workshop "Developing Robust and Sustainable Ocean Regime for Uncertain Futures", Faculty of Law, Singapore Management University (International) (28 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023)
  3. Maritime Security and the Impact of IUU Fishing in Malaysia: An Analysis, Asian Legal Order: Adoption of Universal Norms or Adaptation of Local Values Revitalising the Malaysian Chapter of the Asian Society of International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (National) (19 Dec 2022 - 19 Dec 2022)
  4. Maritime Security and Law Enforcement in the 21st Century: Reassessing the Right of Hot Pursuit, International Conference on Maritime Security in Southeast Asia, International Islamic University Malaysia and University Gadjah Mada Indonesia (International) (22 Sep 2022 - 23 Oct 2022)
  5. Artificial Intelligence in Suppressing Piracy in High Risk Areas, 1s International Conference on Law and Digitalisation (ICLD 2021), Multimedia University (International) (22 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2021)
  6. Privatizing Maritime Security: The Practice and Challenges in Malaysia, AsianSIL Biennial Conference , Asian Society of International Law (International) (22 Aug 2019 - 23 Aug 2019)
  7. The Issue of Unresolved Maritime Boundaries: A Threat to Sustainable Maritime Security in Malaysia, 16th Asian Law Institute annual conference, National University of Singapore (NUS) (International) (11 Jun 2019 - 12 Jun 2019)
  8. The Tri-Border Area of Southeast Asia: Security Threats and Enforcement Concerns, PSIL National Conference, Philippines Society of International Law (International) (06 Sep 2018 - 07 Sep 2018)
  9. Security Threats in the Eastern Coast of Sabah: Issues and Challenges, Junior Faculty Workshop 2018, Centre for International Law (CIL), NUS (International) (19 Jun 2018 - 19 Jun 2018)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. The Nexus Between Climate Change and Maritime Security: The Case for Southeast Asia, International Conference on Environmental Protection and Climate Change Policies and Law 2023, Law Schools of the University of Economics and Law, Hanoi Law University and Hue University Vietnam (International) (01 Dec 2023 - 01 Dec 2023)
  2. Maritime Security and Law Enforcement: Practices of ASEAN and Selected Member Countries, ASEAN CLASSROOM 2022 (ACL 2022): INTELLECTUAL DISCUSSION , International Law Unit,University Sains Islam Malaysia (International) (22 Sep 2022 - 22 Oct 2022)
  3. Maritime Security and Law Enforcement: The Practices of Malaysia and Myanmar, ACL DREAM Summer Course - Reimagining Borders, University Gadjah Mada Indonesia and University Sians Islam Malaysia (International) (20 Aug 2021 - 26 Sep 2021)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Reviewer of The Manuscript, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Review The Chapter in a Book Entitled "Exploration of The Maritime Industry Issues and Challenges: Malaysia Case Studies", National, (Reviewer)
  3. (2022) The Role of The Navy in Serving The Security, Prosperity and Order At Sea: An Overview of The Indo Pacific Construct, National, (Reviewer)
  4. (2022) Lantikan Sebagai Penilai Book Chapter-Perspective On Economic Growth and Decent Work, National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Reviewer of The Manuscript Submitted to The Jtms (Indexed in Scopus), International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Member of The Special Interest Group On Ocean Thermal Energy and Sustainability Driven Development and Technical Writer of The Position Paper, National, (Technical Advisor)
  2. (2024) Adjunct Professor (Member of The International Academic Advisory Board), International, (Adjunct/Visiting Professors)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Chair of The Panel On International Legislation Reaching Net Zero Emissions, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Panelist At The 8th International Conference On Ocean Law and Policy, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Chair of The Panel On "Maritime Cooperation", International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2023) Commentator/Panelist At The International Conference On Security Threats to Commercial Shipping in Southeast Asia, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2023) Moderator At The Seminar Titled "Malaysian Perspectives: The Indo-Pacific, Aukus and Malaysia's National Security", International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2022) Judge of The Ilsa Unisza International Law Moot Court Competition., National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2022) Chair of The Technical Session of International Conference On The Convergence of The International Law Into National Law in The Era of Globalization, International, (Panelist/Moderator)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. TAKLIMAT PEMBELAJARAN TERADUN GANTIAN, Microsoft Teams (14 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2023)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Teaching and Researching International Law in Asia (Malaysia Workshop), Zoom (03 Mar 2021 - 05 Mar 2021)
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Yeosu Academy of the Law of the Sea , Zoom (05 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2021)