
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DETAILS
DR. WELYNE JEFFREY JEHOM
Senior Lecturer
- Department of Anthropology & Sociology
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences - +603-79675472
- welynejj@um.edu.my
BIOGRAPHY
I am an anthropologist by training and I am involved in research on community development and engagement. All of my work with the communities have been supporting and creating a structure for them to participate in circular economy by empowering them with skills and knowledge that are relevant for them to establish community-based enterprise or to enhance their knowledge on being an Indigenous entrepreneurs at the rural regions. For this purpose, I adopt participatory community-based action research and ethnographic study, particularly when I conduct social impact assessment before conducting the research and after the implementations of the projects.
as tools for the community livelihood development in the circular economy on community-based cultural and knowledge conservation by engaging the makers, artisans and women to actively participate in the projects. The most successful research and sustainable community engagement has been the development of the Indigenous knowledge of the traditional textile, the Iban pua kumbu that has led to a series of educational polysensory exhibition, the “Textile Tales of the Pua Kumbu since 2015. I am also an art curator, curating cultural exhibitions and based on the HIR (2013-2016), I created a community-based enterprise that promotes the traditional Iban Pua Kumbu internationally.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
- Website and ICT Committe , Faculty, 02/01/2020 to 02/01/2022
- Head, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 04/01/2021 to 30/06/2021
- Head, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2020
- Penyelaras Kursus AIX3001, Faculty, 03/09/2018 to 03/09/2020
- Penyelaras Latihan Ilmiah di jabatan, Faculty, 20/12/2017 to 30/09/2020
- Head, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018
- Representative/Member of Undergraduate Committee at faculty level, Faculty, 08/11/2016 to 08/11/2017
- Commitee member curicullum review, Faculty, 28/11/2013 to 01/06/2016
- Postgraduate Committee , Faculty, 01/05/2013 to 30/04/2015
- Member of JAKPUM (Work Safety and Health), Faculty, 04/02/2010 to 02/04/2012
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
- Dr.phil(South East Asian Studies), Bonn, ANTROPOLOGI PEMBANGUNAN(Development Induced Resettlement & Displacement, Gender & Development ), Center for Development Research, University of Bonn
- M.A. (ANU, Australia), ANTHROPOLOGY / SOCIOLOGY(HUBUNGAN ETNIK), AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
- B. A. (HONS) WITH 2ND CLASS UPPER, UKM, ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)
MEMBERSHIPS
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
- National Steering Committee, Committee Member, 2019 to 2022 (National)
- Center for Research-Creation in Digital Media, Sunway University, Member, 2019 to 2022 (National)
- Dialogue, Empathy, Ecology and Peace (DEEP), President/ Chief, Since 2019 (National)
- Asian Associations of Women Studies, Member, Since 2010 (International)
SPECIALIZATION
(Area)
(Area)
Area of Expertise
Research Interest
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
Teaching
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
(Title of publication in APA style)
Refereed Journals
2021
2020
- Wang, Zhaoyuan; Tze Ken, Danny Wong; Jehom, Welyne Jeffrey 2020 The alien communal patron deity A comparative study of the Datuk Gong worship among Chinese communities in Malaysia. Indonesia and the Malay World (WoS)
- Qandeel, A. & Jehom, W.J. (2020) Patterns of Living Environment Among Itinerant Elderly Community in Malaysia. Glob Social Welfare. Vol.7 Pp383-393 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609-020-00187-z (WoS)
- Qandeel, Aqsa, Jehom W.J. (2020) Destitute Geriatrics and Re-Socialization beyond Institution, A Re-analysis of Goffman s Theory of Total Institution, International Review of Social Sciences Vol.8 (1): 14-27. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
2016
2015
2013
Book Chapter
2021
- Qandeel, Aqsa & Jehom W.J. (2021) Ethical issues, challenges and solutions during fieldwork with homeless elderly people of Malaysia and Pakistan . In M.R. Islam et. al, Field Guide for Research in Community Settings: Tools, Methods, Challenges and Strategies. Pp.138-153. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781800376328.00018
2020
- Jehom, W.J. (2020) Iban pua kumbu: A canvas of Animistic Documentation, and Social and Cultural Identity . In Animism in the Art of Southeast Asia, Victoria Scott (Ed.) SEAMEO SPAFA Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts, Thailand (https://publications.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafapub/catalog/book/34)
2017
2014
2013
2010
2008
Article in Proceedings
2014
2000
- Jehom, W.J. 2000 Critical review on inter-group relations: Pre-Brooke to Brooke rule. Proceedings of the Sixth Biennial Borneo Research Conference. IEAS, UNIMAS: Borneo R. Council (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,TV,Popular Magazine)
2019
Other Media(Tape,Video,Internet)
2019
2018
2017
- Borneo Art Collective & Jehom, W. (2017) Textile Weavers of Borneo. April 2, 2017
- storyfrontier & Jehom, W.J. (2017) Creating fashion in the jungles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeLfHRbM5go
- Faces of Malaysia : Welyne Jeffrey Jehom, Anthropologist and founder of Rumah Gareh Borneo Natural (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9K4lQFldgA
- Borneo Art Collective & Jehom, W.J. (2017) Textiles Weavers of Borneo with Dr. Welyne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUTub18KnJo
2016
2015
Monograph
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
Private Funding
BIOTECH FLAGSHIP
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
DAAD/BMZ Germany
Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness)
Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
Completed
- TINGKAHLAKU WANITA TERHADAP PELESTARIAN PERSEKITARAN DI BANDAR JAMBI, SUMATERA, RIZKI TAKRIYANTI, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- STATE, MARKET AND SOCIETY: THE DEVELOPMENT OF IKAT TEXTILE VALUE CHAINS IN SARAWAK, MALAYSIA, WONG PUI YI, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- TINGKAHLAKU WANITA TERHADAP PERSEKITARAN DI BANDAR JAMBI, SUMATERA, INDONESIA, RIZKI TAKRIYANTI, University of Malaya (PhD)
- THE DATUK GONG WORSHIP AMONG MALAYSIAN CHINESE: TRANSETHNIC RELIGIOUS CONTINUATION AND CHANGE, WANG ZHAOYUAN, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- WANITA MELAYU BERPENDIDIKAN TINGGI: ALASAN MENINGGALKAN KERJAYA, HARYANA ROZANA BINTI ABDUL RAHIM, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- WANITA MELAYU BERPENDIDIKAN TINGGI: ALASAN MENINGGALKAN KERJAYA, HARYANA ROZANA BINTI ABDUL RAHIM, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- THE DATUK GONG WORSHIP AMONG MALAYSIAN CHINESE: TRANSETHNIC RELIGIOUS CONTINUATION AND CHANGE, WANG ZHAOYUAN, University of Malaya (PhD)
Other
- , ELIF MALMQVIST, University of Malaya (PhD)
- STATE, MARKET AND SOCIETY: THE DEVELOPMENT OF IKAT TEXTILE VALUE CHAINS IN SARAWAK, MALAYSIA, WONG PUI YI, University of Malaya (PhD)
- DUSUN TATANAS'S RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE IN KUALA PENYU, SABAH: A STUDY OF INDEGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ON LAND AND THE ECOLOGY (PROPOSAL), SUZANE M.SAMY, University of Malaya (PhD)
- , ULSHA ANAK NICHOLL GANUH, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- IN THE SHADOW OF ETHNIC VIOLENCE IN SRI LANKA: AFFECTED MUSLIM COMMUNITIES' TALES, QUERIES AND PERCEPTIONS OF IDENTITY (PROPOSAL), FATHIMA AFRAH MOHAMED NIWAS, University of Malaya (MASTER)
Ongoing
- , RABIU BARAU BAL, University of Malaya (PhD)
- , ASTUTI RAHAYU, University of Malaya (PhD)
- ORANG ASLI CHILDREN AND BULLYING EXPERIENCES, MARCUS PHILLIP PAUL, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- , SOBRI, University of Malaya (PhD)
- Internal Structure and Socio-Cultural Change—A Case Study of Hokkien Community in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Pingping Chen, University of Malaya (PhD)
- The Beauty of Ketjung-The Life of Tandhak Seronggih Madura, Astuti Rahayu, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- IN THE SHADOW OF ETHNIC VIOLENCE IN SRI LANKA: AFFECTED MUSLIM COMMUNITIES' TALES, QUERIES AND PERCEPTIONS OF IDENTITY, FATHIMA AFRAH MOHAMED NIWAS, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- TRANS-TOTAL INSTITUTION: SURVIVAL RESOCIALIZATION OF DESTITUTE GERIATRICS, A COMPARATIVE STUDY, AQSA QANDEEL, University of Malaya (PhD)
- , JANET RATA ANAK NOEL, University of Malaya (PhD)
- AGRARY CONFLICT OF ORIGINAL PEOPLE IN THE PROVINCE OF RIAU INDONESIA, Sobri, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Impact of Community Based Agriculture and Rural Development Projects on Poverty Reduction in Bauchi state, Nigeria, Rabiu Barau Bal, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Coping mechanisms of indigenous students with their social environment, Marcus Phillip Paul, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- TRANS-TOTAL INSTITUTION: SURVIVAL RESOCIALIZATION OF DESTITUTE GERIATRICS, A COMPARATIVE STUDY, AQSA QANDEEL, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Conserving the Pua Kumbu: Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge in Textile Production., Janet Rata ak Noel, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
UG Student/Clinical Fellowship
(Title of Thesis),(Academic Session)
(Title of Thesis),(Academic Session)
Completed
- Exploring how the presence or absence of the Islamic headdress represents Malaysian women in their daily lives and workplace, 2016
- Sosialisasi dan persekitaran sosial Orang Asli profesional, 2021
- Aktivis dalam kalangan Orang Asli, 2020
Ongoing
- Problematic understanding of Western imperialist on the experience of gender-transgressive identities in contemporary indonesia, 2021
- Malay perspective towards Orang Asli: Using the Myth of Lazy Native narrative, 2021
- The critical discourse of the Myth of the Lazy Native: An analysis of the transformation of indolence to Malay Supremacy in the Malaysian context, 2021
- Stigmatization, antagonism and hope: Chinese feminism in social media, 2021
- Rights and political communication: Activism amongst Orang Asli in Kuala Langat, 2021
PATENT/IPR
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
- Pua Kumbu Textile, Trademark (International)
- Textile Pua Kumbu, Trademark (International)
COMMERCIALIZATION
(Product Name),(Industry Type),(Commercial Type),(Role)
(Product Name),(Industry Type),(Commercial Type),(Role)
- RhGareh, Textile and Apparel, Outright Sale (Researcher)
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
- Moderating Webinar - The way forward: Higher education in Malaysia, 12/11/2021 to 12/11/2021 (National)
- Investigating water quality at Kuala Koh for the Bateq community, sent for analysis to UM lab and paid the fees. , 17/06/2021 to 17/06/2019
- Talk at Siri Webinar Gerakan Anak Muda, Demokrat, UKM, 27/02/2021 to 27/02/2021
- Coordinating Mural project - empowering Orang Asli art activism , 01/12/2020 to 31/12/2020
- Engaging expertise as Academic adviser for the Borneo Cultures Museum Permanent Exhibition , 17/11/2020 to 01/04/2021
- Organising Cultural Appreciation: Perspective - Malaysia x New Zealand with Education New Zealand and Tuyang Initiative, 24 October 2020 , 24/10/2020 to 24/10/2020
- Conversation about women empowerment at Tea with Tehmina- Episode 32 - Malaysia Day Special: Sarawak, Land of the Hornbills. Bernama TV, 16/09/2020 to 16/09/2020
- Sharing experience as an indigenous person: 6th August 2020: CMIS - Cultural Impact Webinar ( French consultancy firm based in Kuala Lumpur to organize a conversation on East Malaysian cultural diversity) - Cultural identities are complex in Malaysia: being Malaysian often needs to be qualified by the ethnic origin? Speakers: Dr. Welyne JJ (CMIS), Alexis Wan Ulok (Sarawak Chambers of Commerce), Dr. Valerie Mashman (UNIMAS Research Fellow) , 06/08/2020 to 06/08/2020
- Erasmus+ project Interception – Working with Indigenous People Youth - main project board members, planning for project outcomes in Ptuj, Slovenia 17-22 February 2020 , 17/02/2020 to 22/02/2020
- Speaking about indigenous community copping climate change at Malaysian Youth Conference 23-24 Nov 2019 , 23/11/2019 to 24/11/2019
- Mentor to Unschool Fellowship Program in Kuching, 7-23 November 2019 , 07/11/2019 to 23/11/2019
- 13th October 2019, Organising A panel discussion on Indigenous Art & Craft: Injustice and Exploitations at CMIS, UM, 13/10/2019 to 13/10/2019
- Advising indigenous communities culture and practices to Travel Channel 7-14 October 2019 , 07/10/2019 to 14/10/2019
- Talk to public community on cultural heritage for Air Asia Foundation during Malaysia Day Festival 15 September 2019 , 15/09/2019 to 15/09/2019
- 2nd August 2019, Celebrating Malaysian Indigenous People, Organised conjunction with World Indigenous Day, in collaboration with Dept. of Anthropology & Sociology, KDCA Klang, Sunway University and supported by Education New Zealand and New Zealand High Commission, officiated by Prof. Dr. Juli Edo, Director General of JAKOA., 02/08/2019 to 02/08/2019
- Exhibiting educational aspect on pua kumbu at Borneo Jazz Festival, Miri, Sarawak 19-21 July 2019 , 19/07/2019 to 21/07/2019
- President and Chairperson for an NGO (DEEP Malaysia) since 2019 till 2021 , 30/06/2019 to 31/07/2021
- Talk at NOCERAL community at Universiti Malaya on indigenous heritage and community engagement, 23 June 2019 , 23/06/2019 to 23/06/2019
- Organising Gawai Celebration for public participation at Center for Malaysian Indigenous Studies Hub. Invited participations of Kedazan-Dusun Association in Klang Valley, Sarawak traditional dance groups from Nusantara, Kuala Lumpur, Master Weaver Bangie ak Embol from Kapit, Sarawak , 22/06/2019 to 22/06/2019
- Organising "The Meaning of Gawai and Keamatan", collaboration with Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, with speakers: Dr. Patricia Riget (Faculty of Language) & Rita Lasimbang (KDCA Sabah) on Indigenous Languages, Kendi Mitot (PhD, UiTM) on “Bidayuh Rituals”. 20 June 2019, , 20/06/2019 to 20/06/2019
- 24th April 2019, “Indigenous Women, Past and Present” by Dr. Welyne Jeffrey (CMIS), collaboration with National Museum Volunteers, Muzium Negara and french Embassy for French Community in Malaysia , 24/04/2019 to 24/04/2019
- Talk on preserving intangible knowledge on The Furture is Female on Astro Awani, 17/04/2019 to 17/04/2019
- Organising bamboo workshop for public (limited slots) at CMIS, UM, 12/04/2019 to 14/04/2019
- Coordinating and organising talks for Orang Asal Women by inviting Orang Asli women at Center for Malaysian Indigenous Studies, 30 March 2019, officiated by EU Delegation Ambassador to Malaysia, HE Maria Costillo , 30/03/2019 to 30/03/2019
- Request for Proposal (RFP), Assessment in Sarawak by SHELL, 13-28 February 2019 , 13/02/2019 to 28/02/2019
- Created art activist space for Orang Asli artists and painters at Center for Malaysian Indigenous Studies, UM , 14/12/2018 to 31/12/2020
- Promoting the pua kumbu for behalf of the Iban women in Sarawak at Paris exhibition in August, 9-16 August 2018 , 09/08/2018 to 16/08/2018
- Marketing indigenous craft at events by participating in Super Stylish Shopping at APW, Bangsar 9-10 June 2018 , 09/06/2018 to 10/06/2018
- Creating market platform under RhGareh Shop at Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya for Bario salt and Bario organic rice , 01/06/2018 to 30/06/2020
- Marketing indigenous craft at events by participating in Super Stylish Shopping at G Hotel, Penang, 12 May 2018 , 12/05/2018 to 13/05/2018
- Coorrdinator of Pua Kumbu Weaving Center at Rumah Gare, Nanga Sempang, Kapit, Sarawak under SHELL Sustainable Development Grant , 01/02/2018 to 31/12/2019
- Partnering with Mah Meri Orang Asli from Pulau Carey to establish Community Craft Hub at Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya, 31/12/2017 to 30/06/2020
- Partnering with Kelabit community in promoting Bario salt and organic rice at RhGareh community shop, Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya , 31/12/2017 to 30/06/2020
- Community Bazaar (Super Stylish Shopping) to raise capital for 2018 weaving project: 24-26 November 2017, Great Eastern Mall. , 24/11/2017 to 26/11/2017
- Executions of traditional textile, Iban Pua Kumbu exhibitions as part of conservation work and educational purposes :George town festival (26th July - 27th August 2017) , 26/07/2017 to 27/08/2017
- Executions of traditional textile, Iban Pua Kumbu exhibitions as part of conservation work and educational purposes : Kuching Fringe Festival (6-16 July 2017) , 06/07/2017 to 16/07/2017
- Volunteer for Bario Conservation Community for reforestation and salt project in Bario Highland, Sarawak , 01/07/2017 to 31/07/2017
- Establishing weaving training center in Kapit, Sarawak with SHELL Sustainable Grant and KTP, University of Malaya., 01/02/2017 to 01/08/2017
- Community-based enterprise RhGareh Pua Project in Sarawak with setup of online shop at www.rhgareh.org , 01/01/2017 to 01/12/2020
- Talk about pua kumbu weaving at Kamek Anak Sarawak, Berita RTM1, 28/01/2016 to 28/01/2016
- Execution of Textile Tales of Pua Kumbu at UM Art Gallery 2015 for public educational purposes., 13/06/2015 to 17/07/2015 (University)
- Enterprising promoting the pua kumbu for Rumah Gare weavers, Kapit, Sarawak, 17/08/2013 to 31/12/2016
- Interview on bfm on Gawai Dayak: Origins, Traditions and Delicacies , 02/06/2011 to 02/06/2011
- Opinions and comments on Bakun Dam, Sarawak in online news, 19/05/2010 to 19/05/2010
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Academic/Professional Services
(Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
(Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
Evaluation Activity
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
Expert Linkages
(Linkages Description),(Organisation),(Duration of Involvement),(Level)
(Linkages Description),(Organisation),(Duration of Involvement),(Level)
Academic/Technical Contribution
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD, University of Malaya, 2021 (CERTIFICATE)
- Mentorship for Unschool Disruptive Design 2019, Unschool Desruptive Design, New York, 2019 (OTHERS)
- U.S Government's premier exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program, Embassy of the USA, Kuala Lumpur, 2018 (OTHERS)
- Merdeka Award Thumbs-Up Challenge, Merdeka Award Trust Malaysia, 2016 (RESEARCH)
- Recognition of SuSy: Sustainable and Solidarity Economy, RHSF Ressources Humanes Sans Frontieres, FRANCE, 2015 (RESEARCH)
- Represent UM for Research University Series of media event at UKM theme "Economic Transformations" - 4 December 2014, IPPP, University Malaya, 2014 (RESEARCH)
- Represent UM for Research University Series of media event at UPM theme Community Engagement - 6 May 2014, IPPP, University Malaya, 2014 (RESEARCH)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
- Animation for Microsoft Video Games, Avalanche Studio, 17/05/2022 to 17/05/2022, Consultant (International)
- Conservation of Cultural Heritage, NOMADIC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, 01/01/2019 to 01/01/2019 (International)
- International Visitor Leadership program, US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur, 01/12/2018 to 01/12/2018 (International)
- Rh.Gareh Pua Kumbu Community Project , SHELL, 01/12/2017 to 01/12/2018 (National)
- The Project: JSPSB is commissioning the creation of the art project entitled The Tales of Pua Kumbu as part of George Town Festival 2017 (28 July 25 August 2017). , Joe Sidek Productions Sdn Bhd (Company No. 897447-P), 01/12/2017 to 01/12/2017 (National)
- JSPSB is commissioning the creation of the art project entitled The Tales of Pua Kumbu as part of the Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017 ( 7 -16 July 2017 ). , Joe Sidek Productions Sdn Bhd (Company No. 897447-P), 01/12/2017 to 01/12/2017 (National)
- Internship Program for ENSAV, l'Ecole nationale superieure des arts visuels de La Cambre (ENSAV), 01/11/2016 to 01/11/2016 (International)
- Volunteering International Professional (VIP), Scopegroup under NBOS, Ministry of Finance, 01/11/2016 to 01/11/2016 (National)
- Internal Auditor, FSSS, University Malaya, 01/04/2010 to 01/04/2012 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
PLEANARY SPEAKER
INVITED SPEAKER
PRESENTER
OTHERS