ISER - Intl. Conf. on “The Malaysian Connection: A Cultural Exploration"

International Conference on “The Malaysian Connection: A Cultural Exploration” co-organised by New Era University College; Department of Chinese Studies, Universiti Malaya; Tun Tan Cheng Lock Institute of Social Studies, UTAR; Institute of Social Economic Research, TAR UMT and Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies at New Era University College, Kajang on 15-16 March 2025.

At the conference's opening ceremony, Dato' Sri Dr. Hou Kok Chung delivered a keynote speech (bottom right) and officially launched his books. The event was graced by distinguished guests (from left to right): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fan Pik Wah, Head of the Department of Chinese Studies at UM; Prof. Dr. Loke Chui Fung, Vice President of TAR UMT; Prof. Dr. Mok Soon Chong, Vice-Chancellor of New Era UC; Tan Sri Dato' Koo Yuen Kim; Dato' Sri Hou; Lim Joo, Acting Chairman of Dong Jiao Zong Higher Learning Centre Bhd; Mr. Yau Teck Kong, Chairman of the Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chin Yee Mun, Chairperson of the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Institute of Social Studies at UTAR.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yap Hon Lun, Head of ISER, unveiled key findings from his research.

Mr. H'ng Gaik Hong, Senior Lecturer at ISER, shared his insights.

Panelists Prof. Ho Khai Leong (Visiting Professor at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan), Dr. Yap Hon Lun, and Mr. H'ng Gaik Hong engaged in a dynamic discussion during the Q&A session, responding to thought-provoking questions posed by Prof. Samuel C.Y. Ku (top left) from Taiwan. The lively exchange sparked active participation from both the speakers and the audience. To conclude, the three panelists joined moderator Assoc. Prof. Tey Shi Bin (Deputy Vice Chancellor of New Era UC) for a commemorative group photo.