Curriculum Vitae

DR. YAM KAH KEAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Chinese Studies
    Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • yamkk
  • 0379675980

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(London), (Chinese Studies)
    University of London, UK
  • MA(NUS), (Chinese Studies)
    National University of Singapore
  • BA(Hons)(London), (Arts)
    University of London, UK

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Chairman, Department's Publication Committee
    07 Sep 2015 - present (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - present (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penasihat Persatuan Pelajar Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - present (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Forum Pascasiswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - present (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa ljazah Tinggi Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    07 Sep 2015 - present (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Chairman, Department's Quality Control Committee
    07 Sep 2015 - present (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Keharmonian antara Penganut Agama (HARMONI) sesi 2023-2024
    03 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (National)
  • Supervisor
    03 Oct 2022 - 29 Jan 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    20 Nov 2017 - 19 Nov 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    14 Apr 2017 - 13 Apr 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENGURUSAN RISIKO FAKULTI SASTERA DAN SAINS SOSIAL
    22 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KUALITI FAKULTI
    20 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyelaras Fail Kursus
    07 Sep 2015 - 06 Sep 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Penyelaras Kursus Praktikum
    07 Sep 2015 - 06 Sep 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Coordinator
    01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kualiti Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial
    01 Apr 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Wakil Jabatan ke Jawatankuasa Laman Web Fakulti
    02 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2017 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Pengawas Jabatan
    05 Nov 2016 - 13 Nov 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Pengawas Jabatan
    27 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Pengawas Jabatan
    11 Jul 2016 - 12 Jul 2016 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Pengawas Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    01 Oct 2015 - 04 Oct 2015 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Pengawas Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    28 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2015 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
  • Pengawas Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa
    27 May 2015 - 02 Jun 2015 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • TAOIST ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA COMMITTEE MEMBER TERM 2021-2022, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD OF COLLECTED WORKS OF TAY LIAN SOO IN CLASSICAL CHINESE STUDIES, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD OF JOURNAL OF CONFUCIAN, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2018 to 2022 (International)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE JOURNAL ZHEXUE LUNJI, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2018 to 2022 (International)
  • CHIEF EDITOR, CHIEF EDITOR/ EDITOR IN CHIEF
    2017 to 2022 (University)
  • CHIEF EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL OF SINOLOGICAL STUDIES, CHIEF EDITOR/ EDITOR IN CHIEF
    2016 to 2022 (International)
  • MEMBER, TREASURER
    2020 to 2021 (University)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE JOURNAL OF CHINESE LITERATURE AND CULTURE, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2017 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Letter of Appreciation as Member of Panel
    2018, Malaysia Death Fest,  (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation as Guest Speaker
    2018, Department of Chinese Studies,  (University)
  • Appreciation as Panel of Seminar
    2017, Malaysian Institute of Integrity,  (Government)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2017, UNIVERSITI MALAYA,  (University)
  • Appreciation
    2017, TEDxSUC Southern University College,  (National)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2017, Universiti Malaya
  • Service Contribution
    2016, Department of Chinese Studies,  (Department)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Yam, K. K. (2013). A Discussion on the Taoist Notion of Emptiness with Reference to the Xuanzhu Lu, Universitas-Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture. 40(3), 153-179
Others
  1. Ho, Seng Keat., Yam, Kah Kean. A Discussion on Laozi Zhigui's View on Life. Journal of Sinological Studies (2021), 1-12.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Yam Kah Kean. 2014. Malaixiya De Daojiao Gaikuang (Taoism in Malaysia - A General Introduction). In Ding Changyun, ed. Pudong: Shanghai Daojiao: 71-75.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Yam Kah Kean. 2011. A Glance at Malaysian Scholars' Studies on Chinese Philosophy. Universitas No.450 (Vol.38 no.11).
Books
  1. 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.
  2. Yam Kah Kean. (2013). Daojiao De Shangdi Guan (The Taoist Concept of God). Kuala Lumpur: Mentor Publishing.
  3. Yam Kah Kean (Ed.). (2011). Hanxue De Quyu (Areas of Sinology). Kuala Lumpur: Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya.
Chapter in Books
  1. Yam, K. K. (2024). The Godhead, Power, and Function of the Taoist Tudi Gong: The Datuk Gong as Differing from the Taoist Tudi Gong. In Tan A. B. (Ed.) The Studies of Datuk Gong: Historical Materials and Fieldworks (pp. 181-195). Kajang: UTAR Press.
  2. 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.
  3. Yam Kah Kean. (2017). Nilai Integriti dalam Agama Taoisme. In Loganathan Veerasamy (Ed.), Nilai Integriti Pelbagai Persefahaman - Pengikat Persefahaman. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Integriti Malaysia.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Yam Kah Kean, 2005. The Moral Philosophy of the Modern Confucian Tang Junyi. In Tangxue Lunheng, Beijing: Zhongguo Wenshi Chubanshe.
Article in Proceeding
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Yam Kah Kean. 2011. The Thought of Liu Xianxin's Song Lao Si Ji. Proceeding of the Eighth Malaysian Sinology International Conference.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Yam Kah Kean, 2006. The Psychological Significance of the Pre-Qin Confucian Text Wuxing. Paper presented at the 3rd Malaysian Sinology Conference.
Other Publications
  1. Yam, K.K. (2023, September 19). Ming Dynasty's Emperors Were Muslim? Sinchew Daily. https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20230919/yl/4993683 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Yam, K.K. (2022). Thoughts on Sinology. Pulse UM FSSS. Vol.3 2022, 23. - Original Writing
  3. Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Honesty and Sincerity in Taoist Faith. Sinchew Daily. 26-07-2018. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  4. Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Tao of the Daode Jing. Sinchew Daily. 25-10-2018. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  5. Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Taoism's View on Death Penalty. Sinchew Daily. 25-10-2018. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  6. Yam Kah Kean. (2018). Taoist Zhongyuan Festival - Repent, Filial Piety and Mass Salvation. Sinchew Daily, 30-08-2018. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  7. Yam, Kah Kean. (in press). Statecraft in Taoism. Sinchew Daily. doi:2018.04.26 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  8. Yam Kah Kean. 30 March 2017 (Live 9pm-11pm). Qingming Festival. Malaysia: RTM AiFM. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  9. Yam Kah Kean. 24 May 2016. Name and Reality of Taoism. Malaysia: Sinchew Jit Poh. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  10. Yam Kah Kean. 06 Sep 2015. Taoist Attire is not for Cosplay. Malaysia: Nanyang Siang Pau. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  11. Yam Kah Kean. 19 Aug 2015. A Comment on the Movie Daoshi Xiashan. Malaysia: Sin Chew Jit Poh. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  12. Yam Kah Kean. 28 Aug 2015. The Differences between Zhongyuan Festival, Ulambhana and Ghost Festival. Malaysia: Sin Chew Jit Poh. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  13. Wu Xiaobao. 2012. The Symbolism and Spirit of "Long". Shen Mingxin. Pumen. PJ: Fo Guang Publications, pp21- 23. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  14. Yam Kah Kean. 28 October 2012. Lao Sze-Kwang and Chinese Philosophy. Malaysia: Nanyang Shang Pao, C7. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  15. Yam Kah Kean. 06 October 2011 (Live 10pm-11pm). Malaysia: RTM AiFM. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  16. Yam Kah Kean. 10 August 2011. Chinese Zhongyuan Festival. Malaysia: China Press, ppD1-D3. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  17. Yam Kah Kean, 2004. The Taoist Thought of the Xuanzhulu (circa 700CE). London: SOAS. - Monograph

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Chinese religions (Taoism, Chinese Folk Beliefs)
  • Classical Chinese philosophy (Laozhuang, Confucianism)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2015 - 2018, Private Funding
    Taoism in Malaysia - Phase II ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2010 - 2013, Laozi Academy
    Taoism in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2008 - 2010, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Hokkien Taoism in Penisular Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2021 - 2025, Private Funding
    Taoism And Chinese Popular Belief In Contemporary Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2021 - 2023, Unit Integrasi dan Pengukuhan Masyarakat Negeri Perak
    Taoism and Chinese Folk Beliefs in Contemporary Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2021 - 2022, Private Funding
    Taoism and Contemporary Chinese Society in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Advisor to Pertubuhan Pemuda Tao, Pertubuhan Pemuda Tao
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2022 (National)
  • Journal of Sinological Studies, Department of Chinese Studies
    01 Dec 2015 - 01 Dec 2019 (International)
  • President Taoist Association of Malaysia, Taoist Association of Malaysia
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • UM Internal Auditor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Inspire in Teaching and Learning, Universiti Malaya
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Academic Advisor, Laozi Academy
    01 Oct 2007 - 01 Oct 2017 (National)
  • Academic Advisor, The Association of Confucianism Malaysia
    01 Oct 2005 - 01 Oct 2015 (National)
  • Panel Consultant, Institut Kajian dan Latihan Integrasi Nasional
    01 Nov 2010 - 01 Nov 2012 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Where Will People Go after Death?, Nirvana Seminar Series, Nirvana Care Sdn Bhd (National) (15 Nov 2023 - 15 Nov 2023)
  2. Where Will People Go After Death?, Nirvana Seminar Series, Nirvana Care Sdn Bhd (National) (15 Nov 2023 - 15 Nov 2024)
  3. Do Taoist Priests Really Catch Ghosts?, Nirvana Seminar Series, Nirvana Care Sdn Bhd (National) (09 Aug 2023 - 09 Aug 2023)
  4. Myths about Taoism, Nirvana Life Director Seminar, Nirvana Asia Ltd (National) (07 Jun 2023 - 07 Jun 2023)
  5. Who is the Lord of Taiyi Salvation?, Nirvana Seminar Series, Nirvana Care Sdn Bhd (National) (09 Mar 2023 - 09 Mar 2023)
  6. Hainanese Colloquial Sayings, PhDs Speaking Chinese Dialects, Penang Fooi Chew Association (National) (04 Sep 2022 - 04 Sep 2022)
  7. Similarities between Buddhism and Taoism, Dhamma Dana Series - Similarities between Buddhism and Taoism , Buddhist Maha Vihara (National) (28 Dec 2018 - 28 Dec 2018)
  8. Life and Death in Taoism, Malaysia Death Fest 1.0, Xiao En Centre (National) (25 Nov 2018 - 25 Nov 2018)
  9. Tolerance in Taoism, Embracing Diversity of Cultures, Races and Religions in Malaysia and World at Large, Yayasan Aloka (International) (16 Nov 2018 - 16 Nov 2018)
  10. Tianhou in the Taoist Scritpture, The Sixth Mazu Festival, Tianhou Gong, Hainanese Association (National) (17 Apr 2017 - 17 Apr 2017)
  11. Perayaan Tahun Baru Cina, Bicara Melestarikan Integriti TN50 Berasaskan Nilai Pelbagai Perayaan Agama di Malaysia, Institut Integriti Malaysia (National) (02 Mar 2017 - 02 Mar 2017)
  12. Confucian and Taoist Life Value, TEDxSUC Talk, Southern University College (National) (18 Feb 2017 - 18 Feb 2017)
  13. The Relations between Heaven and Human in Confucianism, The Sixth Siyuan Academic Sharon, Institute for Advanced Study of European Culture, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (University) (12 Mar 2014 - 12 Mar 2014)
PRESENTER
  1. Humanity and the Way of Heaven - The Religious Dimension of Confucianism, The International Seminar on Islam, Confucianism and the Moderate Path of Civilization, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International) (28 Sep 2017 - 28 Sep 2017)
  2. A Discussion on the Religiosity of Confucianism from the Images of Confucius, Conference on Overseas Confucianism, The Association of Confucianism Malaysia (International) (25 Oct 2015 - 25 Oct 2015)
  3. 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, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International) (08 Aug 2015 - 08 Aug 2015)
  4. A Philosophical Comparison between the Guodian and Receiving Versions of Laozi, The 11th Malaysian Sinology International Conference, Malaysian Nanjing University Alumni Association (International) (01 Aug 2015 - 02 Aug 2015)
  5. Faith and Devotion in Taoist Belief of God, The Third International Taoist Forum, The Taoist Association of China (International) (25 Nov 2014 - 26 Nov 2014)
  6. Searching for the Essence of Taoism from a Religious Evolution Point of View, The 1st International Conference on East Asian Religious Culture, Department of Philosophy, East China Normal University (International) (24 May 2014 - 25 May 2014)
  7. Confucianism on Family Values, Inter-religious Conference: Religion for Nation Building, International Center for the Alliance of Civilisations (National) (26 Nov 2013 - 27 Nov 2013)
  8. Reason and Faith - The Image of Confucius as a Sage, The 4th International Congress of Confucian Ritual Studies, Sungkyunkwan University and International Association of Confucian Rites Studies (International) (09 May 2013 - 12 May 2013)
  9. The Thought of Liu Xianxin's Song Lao Si Ji, The Eighth Malaysian Sinology International Conference, Department of Chinese Studies, Southern College (International) (15 Oct 2011 - 16 Oct 2011)
  10. A Critical Examination on Taoist Trinity, International Conference in Commemoration of Rev. Luo Guang, Department of Philosophy, Fu Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan. (International) (30 Apr 2011 - 01 May 2011)
  11. The Significance of Knowledge in Taoist Philosophy, The International Conference on Traditional Chinese Epistemology, Department of Philosophy, National University of Taiwan (International) (07 Sep 2010 - 09 Sep 2010)
  12. Taoism and Ecology in Malaysia, Religious Education Forum: Building Peace and Harmony, Cheng Ho Multi Culture Education Trust (International) (03 Aug 2010)
  13. The Role of Chinese Philosophy in Sinology, The 7th Malaysian Sinology International Conference, Department of Chinese Studies, Universiti Malaya (International) (20 Mar 2010 - 21 Mar 2010)
  14. The Way of Heaven in the Wuxing, The 6th Malaysian Sinology Conference, Department of Chinese Studies, UTAR (National) (01 Aug 2009 - 02 Aug 2009)
  15. Filial Piety in Chinese Tradition, A Multi-cultural Understanding of Filial Piety, Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (National) (17 Feb 2009 - 18 Feb 2009)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Current Situation of Taoism and Chinese Folk Religion in Malaysia, Conference on Taoism and Chinese Folk Religion in Malaysia, Perak State Government and UTAR (International) (20 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2022)
OTHERS
  1. Moderator for Session Four, The International Seminar on Islam, Confucianism and the Moderate Path of Civilization, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International) (28 Sep 2017 - 28 Sep 2017)
  2. Observer, The High End Conference on the Contemporary Transformation of Pre-Qin Philosophical Schools, Pre-Qin Philosophical Schools Research Centre, East China Normal University (International) (12 Apr 2014 - 13 Apr 2014)
  3. Moderator for Session Two, International Conference on Chinese Linguistic and Philology, PEJATI and Department of Chinese Studies, UM. (International) (07 Sep 2013 - 07 Sep 2013)
  4. Moderator for Session Six, International Conference on Sinology and Malaysian Chinese Studies, Celebrating Professor Lim Chooi Kwa s 70th Birthday, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (International) (01 Dec 2012 - 02 Dec 2012)
  5. Moderator and Paper Reviewer, Conference on Malaysian Buddhism History, Buddhist Research Society of Malaysia (International) (02 Oct 2011 - 02 Oct 2011)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Internal Examiner for Thesis "a Metaphorical Study of Buddhist Lyrics Composed by The Buddhist Society of Universiti Malaya", University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2021) Curriculum Reviewer of Chinese Language Bachelor's Degree Programme, Malaysia Normal Institute, National, (Reviewer)
  3. (2015) Editorial Board Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, (Advisory Committee)
  4. (2013) Article Reviewer, Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture , (Reviewer)
  5. (2013) Chief Editor, Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture , (Chief Editor)
  6. (2012) Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "The Quest of Return in Doris Lessing s The Grass is Singing and Martha Quest", (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2010) Editorial Committee Member, Journal of Sinological Studies, (Advisory Committee)
  8. (2010) Article Reviewer, Journal of Sinological Studies, (Reviewer)
  9. (2010) 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) , (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2010) Internal Examiner for UM PhD Thesis entitled "Zhang Junmai: Confucian and Reformist", (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2010) 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", (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2009) 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), (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2009) Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "Pemikiran Politik Shang Yang" (Shang Yang's Political Thought) , (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2009) 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), (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2008) 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) , (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2008) Internal Examiner for UM MA Thesis entitled "The Growth of Absolutism in Southern Song China (1127-1279A.D.): Imperial Power Versus Ministerial Power" , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Nirvana Care Advisor, National, (Technical Advisor)
  2. (2022) Committee Member of Harmony, Advise The Ministry of Unity About National Religious Harmony., National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Moderator, Conference On "effects of Covid On The Chinese Diaspora in The Asia-pacific and Other Themes On Chinese Overseas", International, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2022) Advise and Conduct Courses Regarding Taoist Teachings, National, (Mentor)
  2. (2022) Advisor to The Taoist Youth Federation, Advise and Conduct Courses On Matters Regarding Taoism., National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) A STUDY ON THE ENLIGHTENMENT SIGNIFICANCE OF ZEN BUDDHISM TO PSYCHOTHERAPY IN CHINA, XU LIEN
  2. (2024) The Contributions of Laozi and Zhuangzi's Philosophy to Modern Psychology in the Discussions of Freedoms, Fear, Anxiety and Consciousness, LIM JONG SHIN
  3. (2023) AN ANALYSIS OF "REN" (BENEVOLENCE) FROM THE ANALECTS OF CONFUCIUS (PROPOSAL), HOW SIOK HONG
  4. (2021) INHERITANCE AND INNOVATION: THE STUDY OF THE TAOIST NOURISHING THEORY DURING THE HAN DYNASTY, HO SEN KEAT
  5. (2018) EXISTENTIALISM IN MALAYSIAN CHINESE NOVELS: A STUDY OF SONG ZI HENG AND SHANG WAN YUN, WONG SIEW JYE
  6. (2017) THE RE-APPROPRIATION OF CLASSICAL CONFUCIAN ETHICS INTO THE MALAYSIAN CHINESE PRIMARY SCHOOL'S MORAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM, LIEW FOOT YUEN
  7. (2012) Taoist Thought during the Han Period, Ho Sen Keat
  8. (2012) Aspects of Psychology in Zhuangzi's Philosophy, Lim Jong Shin
  9. (2010) A Study on Gu Yanwu's Thought on Statecraft, Th'ng Bee Fu
  10. (2008) The Role of Mouzi Lihuo Lun in Chinese Buddhism, Toh Teong Chuan
  11. (2008) Chinese Family Business in Malaysia, Ma Yue
Master
  1. (2024) Meeting of Music Has No distinctions between Happiness and Sorrow and Post-modern Music, LIROU ZHANG
  2. (2023) THE LIFE AND DEATH CONCEPTS IN HUAINANZI, LONGHUI WANG
  3. (2021) A DISCUSSION ON DONG ZHONGSHU'S PERSPECTIVE OF CALAMITIES AND ANOMALIES, YEOW JUN HENG
  4. (2017) MANIFESTATION OF CONFUSIAN IDEOLOGIES AND PRACTICES IN THE DI ZI GUI (DISCIPLE'S RULE), LEOW MIN HUI
  5. (2015) Manifestation of Confucian Practices in the Di Zi Gui (Disciple's Rule), Leow Min Hui
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Terokai Pandangan Sima Qian tentang Hidup dan Mati daripada "Shi Ji"
  2. (2023) Teori Yang Ming dan kebolehgunaan modennya dari perspektif penanaman personaliti
  3. (2023) Penerokaan pemikiran Yang Zhu dan Epicurus tentang hedonisme
  4. (2023) Interpretasi Moden Konsep "Shishen" Lelaki dan Wanita dalam Ilmu Penilikan Nasib "Ziping"
  5. (2023) IMEJ GUANYIN DAN TIANFEI DALAM NOVEL DEWA DAN SYAITAN DINASTI MING
  6. (2023) Hubungan dalaman antara "QiWuLun" dan "XiaoYaoYou"
  7. (2023) Dasar sempadan diamalkan pada awal Dinasti Ming
  8. (2023) Bercakap tentang konsep pemeliharaan kesihatan Cina purba dari“Perubatan Dalaman Klasik Kaisar Kuning”
  9. (2016) The Taoist Elements in the Writings of Zong Bing
  10. (2013) The Transformation of Public Examination from Tang to Song
  11. (2013) Rites in the Qing Dynasty Palace
  12. (2013) Comparative Thoughts of Cheng Hao and Lu Jiuyuan
  13. (2012) The Development of Chinese Stage Drama in Malaysia
  14. (2012) Liezi - The Text and Its Philosophical Thought
  15. (2011) Eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty
  16. (2010) Applikasi Konsep Yin-yang dalam Perubatan Tradisional Cina
  17. (2009) Kelebihan Pemikiran Karya Laozi
  18. (2008) Isu dan Impak Tentang Kes Peralihan Hak Milik Akhbar Nanyang pada Tahun 2001, 28hb Mei

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) AQB7004 - Chinese Philosophy
  2. (2023) AQB7004 - Chinese Philosophy
  3. (2022) AQB7004 - Chinese Philosophy
  4. (2022) AQB7013 - Special Topics in Chinese Studies
  5. (2021) AQB7004 - Chinese Philosophy
Bachelor
  1. (2024) AII2017 - Chinese Religion
  2. (2024) AII1012 - Classical Chinese Politics, Institution and Culture
  3. (2024) AII2019 - History of Chinese Philosophy
  4. (2023) AII3010 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  5. (2023) AII1012 - Classical Chinese Politics, Institution and Culture
  6. (2023) AII2019 - History of Chinese Philosophy
  7. (2023) AII2026 - Introduction to Chinese Religion
  8. (2022) AII3010 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  9. (2022) AII1012 - Classical Chinese Politic, Institution and Culture
  10. (2022) AII2019 - History of Chinese Philosophy
  11. (2022) AII3005 - History of Chinese Philosophy
  12. (2021) AII3010 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  13. (2021) AII2017 - Chinese Religion
  14. (2021) AII1012 - Classical Chinese Politic, Institution and Culture
  15. (2021) AII2004 - Classical Chinese Politics, Institution and Culture
  16. (2018) AII2004 - Classical Chinese Politics, Institution and Culture
  17. (2018) AII3005 - History of Chinese Philosophy
  18. (2017) AAEA3302 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  19. (2017) AAEA3305 - History of China from 7th to 13th Century
  20. (2017) AII2004 - Classical Chinese Politics, Institution and Culture
  21. (2017) AII2017 - Chinese Religion
  22. (2017) AII3007 - History of China, 7th - 13th Century
  23. (2016) AAEA3302 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  24. (2016) AAEA3305 - History of China, 7th - 13th Century
  25. (2016) AAEA3311 - Chinese Philosophy
  26. (2016) AII2004 - Classical Chinese Politics, Institution and Culture
  27. (2015) AAEA1311 - Chinese Civilization
  28. (2015) AAEA2307 - Chinese Religion
  29. (2015) AAEA3302 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  30. (2015) AAEA3305 - History of China, 7th - 13th Century
  31. (2015) AII1005 - Chinese Civilisation
  32. (2013) AAEA2326 - Chinese Popular Culture
  33. (2013) AAEA3302 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  34. (2013) AAEA3305 - History of China, 7th - 13th Century
  35. (2013) AAEA3311 - Chinese Philosophy
  36. (2012) AAEA2326 - Chinese Popular Culture
  37. (2012) AAEA3302 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  38. (2012) AAEA3305 - History of China, 7th - 13th Century
  39. (2012) AAEA3311 - Chinese Philosophy
  40. (2011) AAEA2326 - Chinese Popular Culture
  41. (2011) AAEA3302 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  42. (2011) AAEA3305 - History of China, 7th - 13th Century
  43. (2011) AAEA3311 - Chinese Philosophy
  44. (2010) AAEA2326 - Chinese Popular Culture
  45. (2010) AAEA3302 - Chinese Philosophical Texts
  46. (2010) AAEA3305 - History of China, 7th - 13th Century
  47. (2010) AAEA3311 - Chinese Philosophy
  48. (2009) AAEA2326 - Chinese Popular Culture
  49. (2009) AAEA3307 - Analysis of Chinese Texts

PATENT/ IPR

  • Article-Name and Reality of Taoism. Published in Sinchew Press 24-05-2016.
    Copyright (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Member of Taoist Association of Malaysia Since 2012, (01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) (National)
  • Advise The Ministry of Unity About Chinese New Year Sop, (15 Dec 2021 - 15 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Advise The Ministry of Unity About Sop Measurement., (12 Jan 2021 - 12 Jan 2021) (National)
  • Explaining What is Qingming Festival, (22 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2018)
  • Radio Talk On Aifm. 30-03-2017 (live 9pm-11pm). Topic: The Qingming Festival., (30 Mar 2017 - 30 Mar 2017)
  • Radio Talk On Durianfm. 18-12-2015 9am-10am. Topic: The Role of Religion, (18 Dec 2015 - 18 Dec 2015)
  • Interviewed by Oriental Daily News About Taoism Published On 01-10-2015., (04 Oct 2015 - 04 Oct 2015)
  • Invited Guest for Forum Malam Silang Integrasi 2015, 14-03-2015., (14 Mar 2015 - 14 Mar 2015)
  • Radio Talk On Durianfm. 27-08-2013 9am-10am. Topic: Taoist Zhongyuan Festival, (27 Aug 2013 - 27 Aug 2013)
  • Interviewed by The Star.18-08-2013, P27. Topic: Taoism., (18 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013)
  • Interviewed by The Sin Chew Jit PO.18-08-2013, Sunday Special Pp1-7. Topic: Taoism., (18 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013)
  • Radio Talk On Aifm. 15-08-2013 (live 9pm-11pm). Topic: Taoist Zhongyuan Festival, (15 Aug 2013 - 15 Aug 2013)
  • Presenting a Talk On "taoism and Folk Beliefs", 03-08-2013 3pm-5pm At Zhi Hui Hai, Shaw Parade Building, Kuala Lumpur., (03 Aug 2013 - 03 Aug 2013)
  • Presenting a Talk On "the Meaning of Gong Xi Fa Cai" At The Star Building, (24 Jan 2013 - 24 Jan 2013)
  • Interviewed by The China Press.24-08-2012, Ppd1-d3. Topic: Taoism and Scholarship, (24 Aug 2012 - 24 Aug 2012)
  • Radio Talk On Aifm. 04-11-2011 (9am-10am). Topic: Chinese Eunuch., (05 Nov 2011 - 05 Nov 2011)
  • Radio Talk On Aifm. 06-10-2011 (live 10pm-11pm). Topic: The Nine Emperor Festival., (06 Oct 2011 - 06 Oct 2011)
  • Organiser of Taoist Zhongyuan Festival. 13-08-2011 At Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall., (13 Aug 2011 - 13 Aug 2011)
  • Interviewed by The China Press.10-08-2011, Ppd1-d3. Topic: Chinese Zhongyuan Festival., (10 Aug 2011 - 10 Aug 2011)