Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

DR. YAM KAH KEAN

  • Senior Lecturer

  • Department of Chinese Studies
    Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
  •    +603-79675980
  •   yamkk@um.edu.my

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • COORDINATOR, Faculty, 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa, Faculty, 20/11/2017 to 19/11/2019
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa, Faculty, 14/04/2017 to 13/04/2019
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENGURUSAN RISIKO FAKULTI SASTERA DAN SAINS SOSIAL, Faculty, 22/03/2017 to 28/02/2019
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KUALITI FAKULTI, Faculty, 20/02/2017 to 28/02/2018
  • COORDINATOR, Faculty, 01/09/2016 to 31/08/2017
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kualiti Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, University Malaya, 01/04/2016 to 28/02/2017
  • Penyelaras Fail Kursus, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to 06/09/2017
  • Penyelaras Kursus Praktikum, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to 06/09/2017
  • Wakil Jabatan ke Jawatankuasa Laman Web Fakulti, Faculty, 02/01/2015 to 01/01/2017
  • Pengawas Jabatan, Faculty, 05/11/2016 to 13/11/2016
  • Pengawas Jabatan, Faculty, 27/10/2016 to 31/10/2016
  • Pengawas Jabatan, Faculty, 11/07/2016 to 12/07/2016
  • Pengawas Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 01/10/2015 to 04/10/2015
  • Chairman, Department's Quality Control Committee, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to present
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penasihat Persatuan Pelajar Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to present
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Forum Pascasiswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to present
  • Chairman, Jawatankuasa ljazah Dasar Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to present
  • Chairman, Department's Publication Committee, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to present
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to present
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa ljazah Tinggi Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 07/09/2015 to present
  • Pengawas Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 28/07/2015 to 31/07/2015
  • Pengawas Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa, Faculty, 27/05/2015 to 02/06/2015
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
  • PhD(London), CHINESE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, UK
  • MA(NUS), CHINESE STUDIES, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
  • BA(Hons)(London), ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, UK
MEMBERSHIPS
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Editorial Board of the Journal Zhexue Lunji, Editorial Board, 2018 to 2022 (International)
  • Taoist Association of Malaysia, Chairman, Since 2018 (National)
  • Editorial Board of Journal of Confucian, Editorial Board, 2018 to 2022 (International)
  • Taoist Association of Malaysia, President/ Chief, Since 2018 (National)
  • Chief Editor, Chief Editor/ Editor in Chief, 2017 to 2022 (University)
  • Member, Treasurer, 2020 to 2021 (University)
  • Editorial Board of the Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, Editorial Board, 2017 to 2021 (University)
SPECIALIZATION
(Area)
Area of Expertise
  • Chinese Traditional Culture
  • History of China
  • Chinese Religions
  • Chinese Philosophy
    • Research Interest
  • Chinese religions (Taoism, Chinese Folk Beliefs)
  • Classical Chinese philosophy (Laozhuang, Confucianism)
    • TEACHING
    (Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
    Teaching
  • AII2004 - CLASSICAL CHINESE POLITICS, INSTITUTION AND CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 1 )
  • AAEA3305 - HISTORY OF CHINA FROM 7TH TO 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - 1 )
  • AAEA3311 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 1 )
  • AII2004 - CLASSICAL CHINESE POLITICS, INSTITUTION AND CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - 1 )
  • AII3007 - HISTORY OF CHINA, 7TH - 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - 1 )
  • AII2017 - CHINESE RELIGION, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 2 )
  • AAEA3302 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 2 )
  • AAEA3305 - HISTORY OF CHINA, 7TH - 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • AII1005 - CHINESE CIVILISATION, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 1 )
  • AAEA2326 - CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 1 )
  • AAEA3302 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • AAEA2326 - CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2013/2014 - 1 )
  • AII3005 - HISTORY OF CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 1 )
  • AAEA2326 - CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 1 )
  • AAEA3305 - HISTORY OF CHINA, 7TH - 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2014/2015 - 2 )
  • AAEA3311 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 1 )
  • AAEA3302 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 2 )
  • AAEA3305 - HISTORY OF CHINA, 7TH - 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 2 )
  • AAEA3311 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 1 )
  • AAEA1311 - CHINESE CIVILIZATION, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 1 )
  • AAEA2307 - CHINESE RELIGION, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 1 )
  • AAEA3311 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2011/2012 - 1 )
  • AAEA3302 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2014/2015 - 2 )
  • AAEA3305 - HISTORY OF CHINA, 7TH - 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2011/2012 - 2 )
  • AAEA3302 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2011/2012 - 2 )
  • AAEA2326 - CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2011/2012 - 1 )
  • AAEA3305 - HISTORY OF CHINA, 7TH - 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 2 )
  • AAEA3311 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2013/2014 - 1 )
  • AAEA3302 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 2 )
  • AAEA3307 - ANALYSIS OF CHINESE TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 1 )
  • AII2004 - CLASSICAL CHINESE POLITICS, INSTITUTION AND CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 1 )
  • AAEA3305 - HISTORY OF CHINA, 7TH - 13TH CENTURY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 2 )
  • AAEA3302 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 2 )
  • AAEA2326 - CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 1 )
    • Teaching Activity
  • AII3010 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • AQB7004 - CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, Master, University Malaya (2021)
  • AII2017 - CHINESE RELIGION, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • AII1012 - CLASSICAL CHINESE POLITIC, INSTITUTION AND CULTURE, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • AII2004 - CLASSICAL CHINESE POLITICS, INSTITUTION AND CULTURE, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
    • PUBLICATIONS
    (Title of publication in APA style)
    Refereed Journals
    2021
    • Ho, Seng Keat., Yam, Kah Kean. A Discussion on Laozi Zhigui's View on Life. Journal of Sinological Studies (2021), 1-12.
    2018
    • Yam, K. K. (2018). A Brief Discussion on the Inheritance and Development of Laozi s Tao in later Taoism. Journal of Sinological Studies, Vol.9. 75-102. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2016
    • Tan Ai Boay, Yam Kah Kean. (2016). The Religious Education Meanings and Practices on Chinese Religious Vegetarian in Malaysia. Universitas-Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture, No.505 (May 2016) , 137-152. (WoS)
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2016). Lun Zhuangzi Yangshengzhu de Xingshen Guan (The Relationship between Body and Spirit in The Quintessence of Nourishing Life of the Zhuangzi). Hong Dao, 2016(3), 67-73. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2015
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2015. The Partition of Chinese Dialects and the Special Features of Hainanese Vocabulary. In Yam Kah Kean (ed). Journal of Sinological Studies, Vol 6. KL: Department of Chinese Studies, UM. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Th'ng Bee Fu & Yam Kah Kean. 2015. Pengaruh Didikan Wang Shuoren Dan Pembinaan Pemikiran Jingshi Gu Tinglin. In Ching Thing Ho, ed. Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, Vol.3 No.2 (2015). KL: Department of Chinese Studies, UM. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2014
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2014. Malaixiya De Daojiao Gaikuang (Taoism in Malaysia - A General Introduction). In Ding Changyun, ed. Pudong: Shanghai Daojiao: 71-75. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2013
    • Th'ng Bee Fu & Yam Kah Kean. 2013. Gu Tinglin's Criticism on the Trend of Literati during Jiajing Period and his Thought on Statecraft. Journal of Sinological Studies, Vol.4: 199-226. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2013. Book Review on A Case Study on Qingyun Ting: The Oldest Temple in Malaysia. Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, Vol 1: 185-187. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2013. A Discussion on the Taoist Notion of Emptiness with Reference to the Xuanzhu Lu. Universitas No.466 (Vol.40 no.3): 153-179. (WoS)
    2011
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2011. A Glance at Malaysian Scholars' Studies on Chinese Philosophy. Universitas No.450 (Vol.38 no.11). (WoS)
    Book
    2017
    • Yam Kah Kean (Ed.). (2017). Duoyuan Yiti De Huaren Zongjiao Yu Wenhua (Diversity in Unity: Studies of Chinese Religion and Culture). Selangor: The Malaya Press.
    2013
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2013). Daojiao De Shangdi Guan (The Taoist Concept of God). Kuala Lumpur: Mentor Publishing.
    2011
    • Yam Kah Kean (Ed.). (2011). Hanxue De Quyu (Areas of Sinology). Kuala Lumpur: Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
    Book Chapter
    2020
    • Yam, Kah Kean. (2020). Taoism in Malaysia. In Qing, Xitai & Zhan, Shichuang (ed.). A General History of Taoisme in China (pp. 439-450). Beijing: Renmin Chubanshe.
    2017
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2017). Nilai Integriti dalam Agama Taoisme. In Loganathan Veerasamy (Ed.), Nilai Integriti Pelbagai Persefahaman - Pengikat Persefahaman. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Integriti Malaysia.
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2017). Reason, Faith and the Heaven-Human Relationship. In Yam Kah Kean (Ed.), Duoyuan Yiti De Huaren Zongjiao Yu Wenhua (Diversity in Unity: Studies of Chinese Religion and Culture), pp254-277. Selangor: The Malaya Press.
    2015
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2015. A Discussion on the Religiosity of Confucianism from the Images of Confucius. In Chen Qi Sheng & Hou Zi Yi (Eds.), Overseas Confucianism, pp78-93. Petaling Jaya: The Association of Confucianism Malaysia.
    2014
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2014. Daojiao Tianzun Xinyang Zhong de Jingxin Yu Jingcheng (Faith and Devotion in Taoist Belirf of God). In Taoist Association of China (ed). Xingdao Lide Jishi Liren, pp367-371. Beijing: Religious Culture.
    2012
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2012. Guodian Chujian Wuxing Pian De Tiandao Guan (The Way of Heaven in the Guodian's Bamboo Slips Wuxing). In Lim Chooi Kwa (ed). Handian Xinyi, pp3-16. PJ: Centre for Chinese Studies Research, UTAR.
    2011
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2011. The Place of Chinese Philosophy in Sinology. Yam Kah Kean. (ed). 2011. Areas of Sinology. Kuala Lumpur: Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.pp39-52.
    2010
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2010. Filial Piety in Chinese Tradition. In Suzalie Mohamad (ed). Multi-cultural Understanding of Filial Piety, pp11-24. Kuala Lumpur: Penerbit IKIM.
    2009
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2009. On Honglou Meng's Solicitude for Salvation. In Teo Lay Teen, ed. Honglou Meng and Sinology. Kuala Lumpur: Chinese Studies Department, University of Malaya, pp284-294.
    • Yam Kah Kean, The Psychological Significance of the Wuxing, in Lim Chooi Kwa, ed., 2009, Colloquium of the 3rd Sinology Conference, KL: PEJATI,pp27-40.
    2008
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2008. The Proposition of "Tao Begets Ten Thousand Things" in Tang Taoism. In Soo Khin Wah, ed., Jiu Chuantong, Xin Quanshi (Old Tradition, New Interpretation), Kuala Lumpur: Pejati.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2008. From One to Twofold-Profundity: The Development of Taoist Doctrine from 2nd to 6th Century. In Teo Lay Teen, ed. Papers on Chinese Studies Vol 8. Kuala Lumpur: Department of Chinese Studies,University of Malaya.
    2005
    • Yam Kah Kean, 2005. The Moral Philosophy of the Modern Confucian Tang Junyi. In Tangxue Lunheng, Beijing: Zhongguo Wenshi Chubanshe.
    Article in Proceedings
    2017
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2017, Sept). Humanity and the Way of Heaven - The Religious Dimension of Confucianism. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Islam, Confucianism and the Moderate Path of Civilization, Sungai Long, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2017, Dec). Whither the Fate of Taoism in China Today? Paper presented at the International Conference on The Revival of Religiosity and its Impact on China Today, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2014
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2014. Searching for the Essence of Taoism from a Religious Evolution Point of View. Proceeding of the 1st International Conference on East Asian Religious Culture. pp198-208.
    2013
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2013. Reason and Faith - The Image of Confucius as a Sage. Sungkyunkwan University. Proceeding of the 4th International Congress on Confucian Rites Studies. pp.117-138.
    2011
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2011. A Critical Examination on Taoist Trinity. Proceeding of the International Conference in Commemoration of Rev. Luo Guang, 30 Apr 2011 to 01 May 2011. Department of Philosophy, Fu Jen University, Taipei, ROC.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2011. The Thought of Liu Xianxin's Song Lao Si Ji. Proceeding of the Eighth Malaysian Sinology International Conference.
    2010
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2009. The Role of Chinese Philosophy in Sinology. Proceeding of The 7th Malaysian Sinology International Conference, 20 Mar 2010 to 21 Mar 2010, Department of Chinese Studies, Universiti Malaya.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2010. The Significance of Knowledge in Taoist Philosophy. Procedding of The International Conference on Traditional Chinese Epistemology, 07 Sep 2010 to 09 Sep 2010. Department of Philosophy, National University of Taiwan.
    2009
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2009. The "Way of Heaven" in the Wuxing. Paper presented in the 6th Malaysian Sinology Conference at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, 21-22 August 2009.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 2009. Filial Piety in Chinese Tradition. Paper presented at the Multi-cultural Understanding of Filial Piety Seminar, 17 Feb 2009 to 18 Feb 2009, Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia.
    2006
    • Yam Kah Kean, 2006. The Psychological Significance of the Pre-Qin Confucian Text Wuxing. Paper presented at the 3rd Malaysian Sinology Conference.
    Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,TV,Popular Magazine)
    2018
    • Yam, Kah Kean. (in press). Statecraft in Taoism. Sinchew Daily. doi:2018.04.26
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Honesty and Sincerity in Taoist Faith. Sinchew Daily. 26-07-2018.
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Tao of the Daode Jing. Sinchew Daily. 25-10-2018.
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Taoist Zhongyuan Festival - Repent, Filial Piety and Mass Salvation. Sinchew Daily, 30-08-2018.
    • Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Taoism's View on Death Penalty. Sinchew Daily. 25-10-2018.
    2017
    • Yam Kah Kean. 30 March 2017 (Live 9pm-11pm). Qingming Festival. Malaysia: RTM AiFM.
    2016
    • Yam Kah Kean. 24 May 2016. Name and Reality of Taoism. Malaysia: Sinchew Jit Poh.
    2015
    • Yam Kah Kean. 19 Aug 2015. A Comment on the Movie Daoshi Xiashan. Malaysia: Sin Chew Jit Poh.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 28 Aug 2015. The Differences between Zhongyuan Festival, Ulambhana and Ghost Festival. Malaysia: Sin Chew Jit Poh.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 06 Sep 2015. Taoist Attire is not for Cosplay. Malaysia: Nanyang Siang Pau.
    2012
    • Wu Xiaobao. 2012. The Symbolism and Spirit of "Long". Shen Mingxin. Pumen. PJ: Fo Guang Publications, pp21- 23.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 28 October 2012. Lao Sze-Kwang and Chinese Philosophy. Malaysia: Nanyang Shang Pao, C7.
    2011
    • Yam Kah Kean. 10 August 2011. Chinese Zhongyuan Festival. Malaysia: China Press, ppD1-D3.
    • Yam Kah Kean. 06 October 2011 (Live 10pm-11pm). Malaysia: RTM AiFM.
    Monograph
    2004
    • Yam Kah Kean, 2004. The Taoist Thought of the Xuanzhulu (circa 700CE). London: SOAS.
    RESEARCH PROJECT
    (Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
    Unit Integrasi dan Pengukuhan Masyarakat Negeri Perak
  • Taoism and Chinese Folk Beliefs in Contemporary Malaysia, Co-Researcher, 2021 - 2023 (National)
    • Private Funding
  • Taoism and Contemporary Chinese Society in Malaysia, Principal Investigator(PI), 2021 - 2022, Persatuan Kebajikan Ji Shan Tang (National)
  • Taoism in Malaysia - Phase II, Principal Investigator(PI), 2015 - 2018 (National)
    • Laozi Academy
  • Taoism in Malaysia , Principal Investigator(PI), 2010 - 2013 (National)
    • Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
  • Hokkien Taoism in Penisular Malaysia , Principal Investigator(PI), 2008 - 2010 (National)
    • SUPERVISION
    Postgraduate Student
    (Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
    Ongoing
    • Taoist Thought during the Han Period, Ho Sen Keat, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Aspects of Psychology in Zhuangzi's Philosophy, Lim Jong Shin, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • AN ANALYSIS OF "REN" (BENEVOLENCE) FROM THE ANALECTS OF CONFUCIUS (PROPOSAL), HOW SIOK HONG, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAOZI AND ZHUANGZI'S PHILOSOPHY TO MODERN PSYCHOLOGY IN THE DISCUSSIONS OF FREEDOMS, FEAR, ANXIETY AND CONSCIOUSNESS, LIM JONG SHIN, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • A DISCUSSION ON DONG ZHONGSHU'S PERSPECTIVE OF CALAMITIES AND ANOMALIES, YEOW JUN HENG, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • Meeting of Music Has No distinctions between Happiness and Sorrow and Post-modern Music, Lirou Zhang, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    Completed
    • Manifestation of Confucian Practices in the Di Zi Gui (Disciple's Rule), Leow Min Hui, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • PEMIKIRAN JING SHI: KAJIAN MENGENAI TATAURUS NEGARA OLEH GU YANWU, 1613-1682, TH'NG BEE FU, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE IN MALAYSIAN CHINESE FAMILY BUSINESS, MA YUE, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • KARYA MOUZI DAN PENYELESAIAN KEKELIRUAN: INTERAKSI SERTA PENGARUH KEBUDAYAAN CHINA DAN BUDDHISME KETIKA PERINGKAT AWAL PENYEBARAN BUDDHISME KE CHINA, TOH TEONG CHUAN, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • EXISTENTIALISM IN MALAYSIAN CHINESE NOVELS: A STUDY OF SONG ZI HENG AND SHANG WAN YUN, WONG SIEW JYE, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • Mozi's Thought on Exalting Social Equality and Its Contemporary Value, YUWEI WANG, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • Chinese Family Business in Malaysia, Ma Yue, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • The Role of Mouzi Lihuo Lun in Chinese Buddhism, Toh Teong Chuan, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • MANIFESTATION OF CONFUSIAN IDEOLOGIES AND PRACTICES IN THE DI ZI GUI (DISCIPLE'S RULE), LEOW MIN HUI, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • THE RE-APPROPRIATION OF CLASSICAL CONFUCIAN ETHICS INTO THE MALAYSIAN CHINESE PRIMARY SCHOOL'S MORAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM, LIEW FOOT YUEN, University of Malaya (PhD)
    • A Study on Gu Yanwu's Thought on Statecraft, Th'ng Bee Fu, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    UG Student/Clinical Fellowship
    (Title of Thesis),(Academic Session)
    Completed
    • Isu dan Impak Tentang Kes Peralihan Hak Milik Akhbar Nanyang pada Tahun 2001, 28hb Mei, 2008/2009
    • Applikasi Konsep Yin-yang dalam Perubatan Tradisional Cina, 2010/2011
    • Kelebihan Pemikiran Karya Laozi, 2009/2010
    • The Development of Chinese Stage Drama in Malaysia, 2012/2013
    • Eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty, 2011/2012
    • Liezi - The Text and Its Philosophical Thought, 2012/2013
    • The Transformation of Public Examination from Tang to Song, 2013/2014
    • Comparative Thoughts of Cheng Hao and Lu Jiuyuan, 2013/2014
    • Rites in the Qing Dynasty Palace, 2013/2014
    • The Taoist Elements in the Writings of Zong Bing, 2016/2017
    PATENT/IPR
    (Product Name),(Type),(Level)
    • Article-Name and Reality of Taoism. Published in Sinchew Press 24-05-2016., Copyright (National)
    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
    (Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
    • Advise the Ministry of Unity about Chinese New Year SOP, 15/12/2021 to 15/12/2021 (National)
    • Advise the Ministry of Unity about SOP measurement., 12/01/2021 to 12/01/2021 (National)
    • Explaining what is Qingming Festival, 22/03/2018 to 22/03/2018
    • Radio talk on AiFm. 30-03-2017 (Live 9pm-11pm). Topic: The Qingming Festival., 30/03/2017 to 30/03/2017
    • Radio talk on DurianFM. 18-12-2015 9am-10am. Topic: The Role of Religion, 18/12/2015 to 18/12/2015
    • Interviewed by Oriental Daily News about Taoism published on 01-10-2015., 04/10/2015 to 04/10/2015
    • Invited guest for Forum Malam Silang Integrasi 2015, 14-03-2015., 14/03/2015 to 14/03/2015
    • Radio talk on DurianFM. 27-08-2013 9am-10am. Topic: Taoist Zhongyuan Festival, 27/08/2013 to 27/08/2013
    • Interviewed by the Star.18-08-2013, p27. Topic: Taoism., 18/08/2013 to 18/08/2013
    • Interviewed by the Sin Chew Jit Po.18-08-2013, Sunday Special pp1-7. Topic: Taoism. , 18/08/2013 to 18/08/2013
    • Radio talk on AiFm. 15-08-2013 (Live 9pm-11pm). Topic: Taoist Zhongyuan Festival, 15/08/2013 to 15/08/2013
    • Presenting a talk on "Taoism and Folk Beliefs", 03-08-2013 3pm-5pm at Zhi Hui Hai, Shaw Parade Building, Kuala Lumpur., 03/08/2013 to 03/08/2013
    • Presenting a talk on "The Meaning of Gong Xi Fa Cai" at The Star Building, 24/01/2013 to 24/01/2013
    • Interviewed by the China Press.24-08-2012, ppD1-D3. Topic: Taoism and Scholarship, 24/08/2012 to 24/08/2012
    • Radio talk on AiFm. 04-11-2011 (9am-10am). Topic: Chinese Eunuch., 05/11/2011 to 05/11/2011
    • Radio talk on AiFm. 06-10-2011 (Live 10pm-11pm). Topic: The Nine Emperor Festival., 06/10/2011 to 06/10/2011
    • Organiser of Taoist Zhongyuan Festival. 13-08-2011 at Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall., 13/08/2011 to 13/08/2011
    • Interviewed by the China Press.10-08-2011, ppD1-D3. Topic: Chinese Zhongyuan Festival., 10/08/2011 to 10/08/2011
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    Academic/Professional Services
    (Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
  • Moderator, Conference on "Effects of Covid on the Chinese Diaspora in the Asia-Pacific and Other Themes on Chinese Overseas", 04/12/2021 to 05/12/2021, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  • Curriculum Reviewer of Chinese Language Bachelor's Degree Programme, Malaysia Normal Institute, 01/01/2021 to 31/08/2021, National, (Reviewer)
  • Committee member of HARMONY, advise the Ministry of Unity about national religious harmony., 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2022, National, (Expert Advisor)
  • Advise and conduct courses regarding Taoist teachings, 01/08/2017 to 30/07/2022, National, (Mentor)
  • Advisor to the Taoist Youth Federation, advise and conduct courses on matters regarding Taoism., 01/08/2017 to 30/07/2022, National, (Mentor)
    • Evaluation Activity
    (Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • Editorial Board Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, 2015 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Article Reviewer, Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture , 2013 (Article in Journal)
  • Chief Editor, Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture , 2013 (Article in Journal)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "The Quest of Return in Doris Lessing s The Grass is Singing and Martha Quest", 2012 to 2012 (Thesis)
  • Editorial Committee Member, Journal of Sinological Studies, 2010 (Article in Journal)
  • Article Reviewer, Journal of Sinological Studies, 2010 (Article in Journal)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "Mozi: Satu Kajian Pemikiran Etika, Politik dan Ekonomi dari Perspektif Falsafahnya untuk Mencapai Masyarakat Harmoni" (A Study on Mozi's Philosophy) , 2010 to 2010 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for UM PhD Thesis entitled "Zhang Junmai: Confucian and Reformist", 2010 to 2010 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "Life Without Harmony: The Yin and Yang in Jean Rhys s Good Morning, Midnight and Wide Sargasso Sea", 2010 to 2010 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "Nilai Etika Konfusianisme: Satu Kajian Di Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Terpilih Sekitar Daerah Gombak, Selangor" (Confucian Values and Chinese High Schools), 2009 to 2009 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "Pemikiran Politik Shang Yang" (Shang Yang's Political Thought) , 2009 to 2009 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "Warisan dan Keintelektualan: Tinjauan ke atas Pemikiran Konfusianisme dalam Kesusasteraan Kanak-kanak Bing Xin" (Bing Xin's Literature and Confucianism), 2009 to 2009 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "Pembinaan Tamadun Kerohanian Cina Melalui Perkembangan Teori Sifat Manusia Pada Era Pra-Qin" (Human Nature during the Pre-Qin and Its Influence upon Chinese Spirituality) , 2008 to 2008 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "The Growth of Absolutism in Southern Song China (1127-1279A.D.): Imperial Power Versus Ministerial Power" , 2008 to 2008 (Thesis)
    • AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
    (Name of Award/Stewardship),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
    • Letter of Appreciation as Member of Panel, Malaysia Death Fest, 2018 (OTHERS)
    • Certificate of Appreciation as Guest Speaker, Department of Chinese Studies, 2018 (OTHERS)
    • Appreciation as Panel of Seminar, Malaysian Institute of Integrity, 2017 (OTHERS)
    • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 2017 (SERVICES)
    • Appreciation, TEDxSUC Southern University College, 2017 (OTHERS)
    • Service Contribution, Department of Chinese Studies, 2016 (SERVICES)
    CONSULTANCY PROJECT
    (Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
    • Inspire in Teaching and Learning, Universiti Malaya, 01/12/2018 to 01/12/2018 (National)
    • President Taoist Association of Malaysia, Taoist Association of Malaysia, 01/12/2018 to 01/12/2019 (National)
    • Journal of Sinological Studies, Department of Chinese Studies, 01/12/2015 to 01/12/2019 (International)
    • UM Internal Auditor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 01/12/2017 to 01/12/2019 (National)
    • Advisor to Pertubuhan Pemuda Tao, Pertubuhan Pemuda Tao, 01/12/2017 to 01/12/2022 (National)
    • Academic Advisor, The Association of Confucianism Malaysia, 01/10/2005 to 01/10/2015 (National)
    • Academic Advisor, Laozi Academy, 01/10/2007 to 01/10/2017 (National)
    • Panel Consultant, Institut Kajian dan Latihan Integrasi Nasional, 01/11/2010 to 01/11/2012 (National)
    PAPER PRESENTED
    (Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
    INVITED SPEAKER
  • Similarities between Buddhism and Taoism, Dhamma Dana Series - Similarities between Buddhism and Taoism , 28/12/2018 to 28/12/2018, Buddhist Maha Vihara (National)
  • Life and Death in Taoism, Malaysia Death Fest 1.0, 25/11/2018 to 25/11/2018, Xiao En Centre (National)
  • Tolerance in Taoism, Embracing Diversity of Cultures, Races and Religions in Malaysia and World at Large, 16/11/2018 to 16/11/2018, Yayasan Aloka (International)
  • Tianhou in the Taoist Scritpture, The Sixth Mazu Festival, 17/04/2017 to 17/04/2017, Tianhou Gong, Hainanese Association (National)
  • Perayaan Tahun Baru Cina, Bicara Melestarikan Integriti TN50 Berasaskan Nilai Pelbagai Perayaan Agama di Malaysia, 02/03/2017 to 02/03/2017, Institut Integriti Malaysia (National)
  • Confucian and Taoist Life Value, TEDxSUC Talk, 18/02/2017 to 18/02/2017, Southern University College (National)
  • The Relations between Heaven and Human in Confucianism, The Sixth Siyuan Academic Sharon, 12/03/2014 to 12/03/2014, Institute for Advanced Study of European Culture, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (University)
    • PRESENTER
  • Humanity and the Way of Heaven - The Religious Dimension of Confucianism, The International Seminar on Islam, Confucianism and the Moderate Path of Civilization, 28/09/2017 to 28/09/2017, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International)
  • A Discussion on the Religiosity of Confucianism from the Images of Confucius, Conference on Overseas Confucianism, 25/10/2015 to 25/10/2015, The Association of Confucianism Malaysia (International)
  • Discussion on Ku Hung-Ming's Translation of the Daxue, International Conference on Ku Hung-Ming, Lim Boon Keng and the Intellectual and Translation History in Malaysia and China, 08/08/2015 to 08/08/2015, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International)
  • A Philosophical Comparison between the Guodian and Receiving Versions of Laozi, The 11th Malaysian Sinology International Conference, 01/08/2015 to 02/08/2015, Malaysian Nanjing University Alumni Association (International)
  • Faith and Devotion in Taoist Belief of God, The Third International Taoist Forum, 25/11/2014 to 26/11/2014, The Taoist Association of China (International)
  • Searching for the Essence of Taoism from a Religious Evolution Point of View, The 1st International Conference on East Asian Religious Culture, 24/05/2014 to 25/05/2014, Department of Philosophy, East China Normal University (International)
  • Confucianism on Family Values, Inter-religious Conference: Religion for Nation Building, 26/11/2013 to 27/11/2013, International Center for the Alliance of Civilisations (National)
  • Reason and Faith - The Image of Confucius as a Sage, The 4th International Congress of Confucian Ritual Studies, 09/05/2013 to 12/05/2013, Sungkyunkwan University and International Association of Confucian Rites Studies (International)
  • The Thought of Liu Xianxin's Song Lao Si Ji, The Eighth Malaysian Sinology International Conference, 15/10/2011 to 16/10/2011, Department of Chinese Studies, Southern College (International)
  • A Critical Examination on Taoist Trinity, International Conference in Commemoration of Rev. Luo Guang, 30/04/2011 to 01/05/2011, Department of Philosophy, Fu Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan. (International)
  • The Significance of Knowledge in Taoist Philosophy, The International Conference on Traditional Chinese Epistemology, 07/09/2010 to 09/09/2010, Department of Philosophy, National University of Taiwan (International)
  • Taoism and Ecology in Malaysia, Religious Education Forum: Building Peace and Harmony, 03/08/2010, Cheng Ho Multi Culture Education Trust (International)
  • The Role of Chinese Philosophy in Sinology, The 7th Malaysian Sinology International Conference, 20/03/2010 to 21/03/2010, Department of Chinese Studies, Universiti Malaya (International)
  • The Way of Heaven in the Wuxing, The 6th Malaysian Sinology Conference, 01/08/2009 to 02/08/2009, Department of Chinese Studies, UTAR (National)
  • Filial Piety in Chinese Tradition, A Multi-cultural Understanding of Filial Piety, 17/02/2009 to 18/02/2009, Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (National)
    • OTHERS
  • Moderator for Session Four, The International Seminar on Islam, Confucianism and the Moderate Path of Civilization, 28/09/2017 to 28/09/2017, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International)
  • Observer, The High End Conference on the Contemporary Transformation of Pre-Qin Philosophical Schools, 12/04/2014 to 13/04/2014, Pre-Qin Philosophical Schools Research Centre, East China Normal University (International)
  • Moderator for Session Two, International Conference on Chinese Linguistic and Philology, 07/09/2013 to 07/09/2013, PEJATI and Department of Chinese Studies, UM. (International)
  • Moderator for Session Six, International Conference on Sinology and Malaysian Chinese Studies, Celebrating Professor Lim Chooi Kwa s 70th Birthday, 01/12/2012 to 02/12/2012, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International)
  • Moderator and Paper Reviewer, Conference on Malaysian Buddhism History, 02/10/2011 to 02/10/2011, Buddhist Research Society of Malaysia (International)