PROFESSIONAL FIELD |
RESEARCH INTERESTS |
- The Chinese of British Malaya and Singapore
- Social Cultural of Singapore and Malaysia Chinese
- The Historical and Cultural of Chinese in Southeast Asia
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE |
- Guest Lecturer, Introduction of Malaysian Chinese Folklore, Student Exchange Program: Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya, 15th July 2016.
- Part-Time lecturer, Universiti Teknologi MARA (Seremban), January 2015 – December 2016.
- Tutor, CH2298 Chinese Personalities in Southeast Asia, Chinese Studies Department NUS, January 2017 – May 2017.
- Tutor, GEK1053GEH1006 Chinese Music, Language and Literature, Chinese Studies Department NUS, January 2018 – May 2018.
- Tutor, GES1005/SSA1208 Everyday Life of Chinese Singaporeans: Past & Present, Chinese Studies Department NUS, January 2019 – May 2019.
- Guest Lecturer, Introduction of Malaysian Chinese Folklore, Student Exchange Program: Department of Chinese Studies, University of Malaya, 12th August 2019.
- Mentor, 17th Singapore SAP Schools Mentorship Programme, February – August 2021.
- Lecturer, Research Methodology, March 2022 – on going.
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MEMBERSHIP OF INSTITUTIONS OR SOCIETIES |
- European Association for Southeast Asian Studies, 2019-2020
- South Seas Society of Singapore, 2021 - current
- Center of Malaysian Chinese Studies, 2024 - current
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RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS |
AWARDS |
- The University Book Prize, University of Malaya, 2008.
- China-AUN Scholarship 2008/2009, ASEAN University Network (AUN), China Government, 2008-2011.
- NUS Research Scholarship, January 2017 – 2021.
- 11th Chaosan History and Culture Ph.D. & Master Thesis Funding Program, 2018.
- NUS Conference Funding GSCC, 2019.
- NUS Graduate Research Scholar Grant, 2019.
- Yeo Khee Lim Teochew Cultural Research Centre Scholarship, 2020-2021.
- Yeo Khee Lim Teochew Cultural Research Centre Scholarship, 2021-2022.
- NUS University-level Award: Lee Foundation Medal and Prize in Chinese Studies 2022.
- Best PhD Thesis Award of Malaysian Chinese Studies, 2023 (Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies)
- Best Teaching Award 2023 (New Era University College)
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ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS |
Dissertation
- PhD Thesis, 2021
Lew Siew Boon. “Gambier Trade, Chinese Community and the Making of the Modern Johor, 1784-1917.” National University of Singapore, 2021. (Nominated for Wang Gungwu Medal and Prize of best thesis in Social Sciences, awarded Best Thesis of Malaysian Chinese Research in 2023)
- Master Thesis, 2011
Lew Siew Boon. “Chinese Village in Malaysia - A Case Study on Festival GuanYin in Pulai, Kelantan.” Minzu University of China, 2011.
Book
- Lew Siew Boon. Gambier Kingdom: Trade, Chinese Community and the Making of the Modern Johor, 1784-1917. NUS Department of Chinese Studies, Global Publishing, (forthcoming 2025 fall).
- Lew Siew Boon. Discovering the Goddess of Mercy in Swee Nyet Temple of Pulai, Kelantan. New Era University College, Society of conservation of cultural heritage, 2020.
- Wong Sin Kiong, Lew Siew Boon, Deng Yu, et al., China and Southeast Asia: Cross-Regional Field Work and Essays. NUS Department of Chinese Studies, Char Yong Association, Global Publishing, 2018.
Book Edited
- Tey Shi Bin, Lew Siew Boon (eds.), Collected Essays on Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures. Kajang: New Era University College, (forthcoming 2025 fall).
- Lew Siew Boon, ed. Annals of Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum (vol 1): Chinese Folklore and Cultural. Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum, 2022.
- Wong Sin Kiong eds, (Lew Siew Boon, editorial Assistant), Locality Association, Community and Networks: Collected Essays on Hakka Culture. NUS Department of Chinese Studies, Char Yong Association, Global Publishing, 2018.
Chapter in Book
- Lew Siew Boon. “Field Study on Procession of Deities in Pulai Village, Kelantan Malaysia.” In Folk Culture Research and Conservation (second series): Festive Ceremony Volume, edited by Xing Li. Beijing World Publishing Corporation, 2012.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Dapu Guang Lu Di and Penang Blue House: The Case Study of the Former Residence of Thio Tiauw Siat.” In China and Southeast Asia: Cross-Regional Field Work and Essays, edited by Wong Sin Kiong, et al. NUS Department of Chinese Studies, Char Yong Association, Global Publishing, 2018.
- Lew Siew Boon. “The Spiritual World of the Village of Pulai in Kelantan: from the Perspective of Oral History.” In China and Southeast Asia: Cross-Regional Field Work and Essays, edited by Wong Sin Kiong, et al. NUS Department of Chinese Studies, Char Yong Association, Global Publishing, 2018.
- Lew Siew Boon. “A Report on Inter-regional Hakka Fieldtrip in Central and Northern Malaysia.” In China and Southeast Asia: Cross-Regional Field Work and Essays, edited by Wong Sin Kiong, et al. NUS Department of Chinese Studies, Char Yong Association, Global Publishing, 2018.
- Lew Siew Boon. “The Social Function and Its Role of Shuanglin Monastery: A Case Study of Nanyang Siang Pau (1923-1942).” In the 120th Anniversary of Lianshan Shuanglin Monastery, 1898-2018. Singapore Lianshan Shuanglin Monastery, 2019.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Rethinking the Teochew Community Leader: Major Tan Hiok Nee.” In Collected Essays of Young Scholars: New Perspective on Johor Bahru. Edited by Onn Huann Jan. Southern University College, 2020.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Political and Business Network: An overview of the Chinese role played in the Gambier and Pepper industries of Singapore and Johore in the 19th century,” in The Pulauscape: Essays on Southeast Asian Literature, Culture, and History (Taiwan: Diaspora Modernity; Center for the Humanities), 2022.
- Lew Siew Boon, Loo Say Chong. “A study of Nanyang's Chinese festivals, market ships, and Teochew residences during the mid-19th century.” In Winter Solstices. Yeo Khee Lim Teochew Cultural Research Centre, 2022.
- Lew Siew Boon. “The Cohesive Force in the Chinese Community: Roles and Functions of Pre-War Kluang Chinese Associations.” In Community Building and Development Role of Kluang Old Street, edited by Lew Bon Hoi. New Era University College, 2024.
- Lew Siew Boon. “The Monkey’s Heart is Forgotten at Home: A Comparative Study of Chinese and Malaysian Folktales.” In Collected Essays on Malaysian Chinese Folk Culture, 2024, edited by Chen Tsung-Yuan and Lew Bon Hoi. History Department of Tamkang University, New Era University College, 2024.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Female Devotees of the Chempaka Buddhist Lodge: History and Current Situation.” In Guiding Thousands of Households: The History, Development, and Dissemination of the Cempaka Buddhist Lodge in Malaysia, edited by Tey Shi Bin and Wong Wai Shee. New Era University College, 2024.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Buddhist Charity: The Social Value and Role of Welfare and Public Service by Chempaka Buddhist Lodge.” In Guiding Thousands of Households: The History, Development, and Dissemination of the Cempaka Buddhist Lodge in Malaysia, edited by Tey Shi Bin and Wong Wai Shee. New Era University College, 2024.
Academic Journal
- Lew Siew Boon. “A Report on Inter-regional Hakka Fieldtrip in Central and Northern Malaysia.” Journal Xue Wen, vol. 2 (2017): 76-82.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Regional Network and Power Dynamics: Chinese in the Making of Johor, 1844-1917.” Annals of Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum (2019): 3-14.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Rethinking the Teochew Community Leader: Major Tan Hiok Nee.” Journal of the South Seas Society, vol. 73 (2019): 207-235.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Dapu Guang Lu Di and Penang Blue House – the Case Study of the Former Residence of Thio Tiauw Siat.” Meizhou Overseas Chinese History, vol. 11, (2019).
- Lew Siew Boon. “Johore and the Late Qing Dynasty: State Diplomacy Expansion during 1878-1895.” Journal of the South Seas Society, vol. 74 (2020): 191-222.
- Lew Siew Boon. “The Monkey’s Heart is Forgotten at Home: A Comparative Study of Chinese and Malaysian Folktales.” Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, vol 10, No. 2 (2022).
- Loo Say Chong, Lew Siew Boon. “The Song and Yuan Dynasty Nanhai Textiles Trade: A case study on Java.” Journal of the South Seas Society, vol. 76 (2022): 53-74.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Chinese and Indigenous Beliefs, Superstitions, and Fear of Tiger in the Malay Peninsula during Pre-war period.” Journal of the South Seas Society, vol. 77 (2023): 111-136.
- Li, W., Soh, E. N., Lew, S. B., Sun, P., & Guan, X. Integrating Tradition with Modern Science: The Role of Lingnan Medicinal Cuisine in Global Health Management, Journal of Scientific Reports, vol. 7, no. 1 (2024): 15-27. (Scopus)
- Lew Siew Boon. “The Emergence of Gambier and Pepper Plantations and the Development of Chinese Society of Muar in 19th-Century.” Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, vol 13, no. 2 (2024): 1-19.
- Lew Siew Boon. “The Participation and the Role of Female Lay Buddhists in Malaysia-A Case Study.” Malaysian Journal of Chinese Studies, vol 13, no. 2 (2024): 27-47.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Adulteration of Gambier in 19th-Century Singapore and Johore: The Role of the Gambier and Pepper Society (Kongkek).” Journal of the South Seas Society, vol. 78 (2024): 61-82.
- Lew Siew Boon. “A Discussion on the Gambier Trading in Riau Island during 19th century.” Chaozhou-Shantou Culture Research, Social Sciences Academic Press (China) (CNI), vol. 29 (2025): 3-22.
- Lew Siew Boon. “Exploring the Influence of Political System Changes on Economic Structure in Johor during the Early 20th Century.” Journal of World Confederation of Institutes and Libraries for Chinese Overseas Studies (CNI), vol. 12 (2025): 62-79.
- Lew Siew Boon. “An Analysis of the Founding of Johor Bahru and the Implementation of the Kangchu System of Johore in 19th-Century.” Taiwan Journal of East Asian Studies (Scopus), accepted (dec 2025).
- Lew Siew Boon. “The 19th-Century Gutta Percha Trade in Johore and Singapore: Roles of Indigenous Peoples, Malay Elites, Chinese Merchants and Western Traders.” Translocal (Scopus), accepted (dec 2025).
Article in Press
- Lew Siew Boon. “Hakka Traditional Belief in Pulai Village,” in Sin Chew Daily, 14th June 2022.
Creative article
- Lew Siew Boon. “Carl A. Trocki Private Papers,” Singapore NUS Libraries, 13th September 2022.
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AREAS OF RESEARCH |
- Research Assistant, The Chinese in Sabah, 1945-1963: A community in The Formative Years of a New Colonial State, 1st September 2011 – 31st May 2012, History Department, University of Malaya.
- Research Assistant, The Tussles Between Mandarin and Hakka: Sustaining Language Identity, 1st July 2012 – 30th December 2012, Chinese Studies Department, University of Malaya.
- Researcher, TRP Heritage Sdn. Bhd, Melaka, 1st September 2012 – 31st December 2016.
- Research Assistant, Hakka Culture Fieldwork and Research, 1st April 2017 – 31st July 2017, Chinese Studies Department, NUS.
- Research Assistant, Social Network of Southeast Chinese in China, 1st November 2017 – 31st September 2018, Chinese Studies Department, NUS.
- Research Assistant, GE module “Prominent Chinese in Colonial Singapore”, 20th March 2019 – 10th May 2019.
- Participated in research, in New Era University College “Collecting and Researching Documents of Chempaka Buddhist Lodge”, 2021-2022.
- Participated in research, in New Era University College “Research Project on the role of Kluang in community construction and development”, 2023-2023.
- Convener, Southeast Asia Chinese and Modern China Research Group of Department of Chinese Studies, NUS, 2018-2020.
- Convener, Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures, New Era University College, 2021-current.
- Member, International Chinese Language Education of the Center for International Language Exchange and Cooperation, Ministry of Education of China, 2022-2024.
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CONFERENCES |
- Presenter, “A Case Study of Mercy Goddess Ritual in Pulai”, Presented in the National Conference “The First Postgraduate Conference on Chinese Studies”, held in University of Malaya, 21st August 2010.
- Committee member, International Conference on “Asian Chinese Culture and Literature”, University of Malaya, 5th – 6th November 2011.
- Presenter, “The Spiritual World of Kampung Pulai in Malaysia”, Presented in the International Conference “The Inaugural Biennial Conference on Malaysian Chinese Studies”, held in Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou, China), 8th – 10th June 2018.
- Participant, “Sinophone Workshop in Penang”, held in Georgetown Penang, Malaysia, 7th – 13th July 2019.
- Presenter, “Rethinking on the Role of Johore and Singapore Chinese Leader – Major Tan Hiok Nee”, presented a paper in the International Conference “10th EUROseas Conference 2019” at The Humboldt-Universität (Berlin, Germany), 10th –13th September 2019.
- Presenter, “Temple Worship and Historical Reasons: A Case Study of the Goddess of Mercy Ritual in a Malaysia Chinese Village”, presented a paper in the International Conference “EUROseas Conference 2019” at The Humboldt-Universität (Berlin, Germany), 10th –13th September 2019.
- Presenter, “Chinese Business Networks in The Malay Peninsula Southern Triangle During The 19th Century”, presented in the “International Workshop: History, Politics and Identity in East and Southeast Asia” conference, organized by National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland and University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 24th April 2022.
- Presenter, “Sarongs: A description of the textile civilization in the Malay Peninsula”, presented in the “Ethnicity and Region: Locality and Diversity in Southeast Asia” international conference, organized by Taiwan Association Southeast Asia Studies and National Central University (Taiwan), 20-21 May 2022.
- Presenter, “Drawing From the Heart of the Monkey: A Comparative Study of China and Malay Folktales”, presented in the “The 4th Conference on Malaysian Chinese Folk Culture”, organized by New Era University College and Tamkang University (Taiwan), 2-3 July 2022.
- Presenter, “Gambier Empire and the Making of Modern Johor, 1784-1917”, presented at “The 24th biennial conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia” at Monash University, 5-8 July 2022.
- Presenter, “The Roles and Functions of Pre-War Kluang Chinese Associations”, presented at the periodic achievement report on the project “Old Streets of Kluang’s role in Community Construction and Development”, organized by office ADUN Mengibol Kluang, Southeast Asian Studies Department NEUC and Malaysian History Research centre NEUC, 8 May 2023.
- Presenter, “Evolusi Setempat dan Kepelbagaian Perkembangan Pakaian di Semenanjung Tanah Melayu”, presented at “Interaction Between Islamic, Malay, and Chinese Civilizations in Southeast Asia (ITIMT)”, held at New Era University College, 16-17 September 2023.
- Presenter, “Superstitions and Cultural Perceptions: Chinese and Indigenous Perspectives on Tiger Perils”, presented at International Conference “The Inaugural Biennial Conference on Malaysian Chinese Studies”, held in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia), 14-15 October 2023.
- Presenter, “The Evolution of Chinese Temples and Educational Endeavors in Chinese Society: A Case Study of the Paloh Khoo Miu Temple”, presented at “The 1st Kuala Lumpur World Chinese Education Forum”, at New Era University College, 17-18 November 2023.
- Presenter, “A Discussion on the Gambier Trading in Riau Island during 19th century”, presented at the 12th ISSCO International Conference, held at Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep, Thailand, 9-10 December 2023.
- Presenter, “Worshiping the Deities as Though Present: A Study of Inscriptions Portraits of Straits Chinese Ancestors”, presented at The Chinese Documents of Ancient Port Cities in Southeast Asia: A workshop on the Study of Malacca Inscriptions, held at the Southeast Asian Studies of New Era University College (Melaka), 2-3 November 2024.
- Presenter, “The Origins and Historical Ties of Goddess Worship in the Chinese Communities on the East Coast of the Malay Peninsula”, presented at the 10th South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR) Conference 2024, held at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 2-4 December 2024.
- Discussant, Session 3: Expanding Horizons, Journeys through Time in China and Southeast Asia: A Symposium Celebrating A/Prof Huang Jianli, at National University of Singapore, 4 December 2024.
- Discussant, the 19th Book Sharing Seminar of IIE NEUC, Guiding Thousands of Households: The History, Development, and Dissemination of the Cempaka Buddhist Lodge in Malaysia, held at New Era University College (online), 12 June 2025.
- Presenter, “The Preservation and Transmission of Chinese-language Education in Malaysia: A Historical and Contemporary Overview”, presented at the 2025 China-Malaysia Forum on Vocational Education Cooperation, held at Huainan Union University, China, 3 June 2025.
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RESEARCH SEMINARS |
- Speaker, “A Sharing on Folklore Beliefs Fieldwork in a Kelantan Village”, Southeast Asia Chinese and Modern China Research Group of Department of Chinese Studies, NUS, 14 September 2018.
- Speaker, “An Experience: Using Digital Gems”, NUS Central Library, 15 October 2019.
- Speaker, “Discussion of the Role of Johore and Singapore Chinese Leader – Tan Hiok Nee”, Main Scholars online series, 10th June 2020.
- Speaker, Book Talk series (1) “The Writing of Local History”, Main Scholars online series, 7th August 2020.
- Speaker, Book Talk series (2) “History and Oral Narrative of the Pulai”, Main Scholars online series, 14th August 2020.
- Speaker, Book Talk series (3) “Overview of the Goddess of Mercy ritual ceremony in Pulai”, Main Scholars online series, 28th August 2020.
- Speaker, “Tan Chu Kang and Ngee Heng Kongsi”, Main Scholars online series, 2nd February 2021.
- Speaker, “The ‘Qingci Manuscripts’ in Swee Nyet Temple: A Probe of Kelantan Hakka Guanyin Belief”, Lim Lian Geok Cultural Development Centre Kuala Lumpur, 15 May 2021.
- Speaker, “Hakka Goddess Worship: Guanyin and Three Goddess Sannai of Pulai Village”, Department of Chinese Language and Literature of New Era University College, 2 September 2021.
- Speaker, “Research Sources of Singapore and Malaysia Chinese Studies”, Chinese Languages and Literature Dept. of NEUC, 29th November 2021.
- Speaker, “Is Theory Important for Singapore and Malaysia Chinese Studies”, Chinese Languages and Literature Dept. of NEUC, 14th December 2021.
- Speaker, “Singapore and Malaysian Chinese Studies: A Theoretical Implementation”, Chinese Languages and Literature Dept. of NEUC, 21st December 2021.
- Speaker, “Theoretical Application versus Singapore-Malaysian Chinese Studies”, International Post Graduate Forum, IIE of NEUC, 21st July 2022.
- Speaker, “The Origin of Folk Beliefs and Local History: A Case Study of Pulai Village in Kelantan”, Staff Seminar organized by Registrar NEUC, 9th November 2022.
- Commentator, “The ‘Sea Silk’ and Chinese Culture Communication Seminar”, organized by NEUC & Minnan Normal University of China, 21st September 2022.
- Speaker, “Book Sharing Seminar: Chinese Among Others by Philip A. Kuhn,” IIE of NEUC, 24th November 2022.
- Speaker, “Chinese Education in Malaysia and New Era University College”, held by Shaoxing Vocational & Technical College, China, 21 September 2023.
- Discussant, “Stories from the Ground: Histories, Cultures, Identities in Malaysia Field Research,” Organized by Southeast Asia Studies of NEUC, 3rd November 2023.
- Speaker, “Malaysian Chinese Folklore”, A week lectures of Chinese Studies, organized by New Era University College, 18 December 2023.
- Speaker, “The Cohesive Force in the Chinese Community: Roles and Functions of Pre-War Kluang Chinese Associations”, Book Launching: Old Streets of Kluang: Their Role in Community Construction and Development, organized by Office ADUN Mengkibol, Kluang, 13 May 2024.
- Speaker, “Unveiling Stories: Fieldtrip Data Collection and Resources” in “the 3rd Young Scholars Workshop of the consortium of Global Hakka Studies”, organized by University of Malaya, 6 August 2024.
- Speaker, “The History of Chinese Education in Malaysia and the Development of New Era University College”, organized by New Era University College, 11 November 2024.
- Speaker, “The Gambier Trading and the Chinese Community in Riau Island during 19th century”, Peking University, China, 20 December 2024.
- Speaker, “Exploring Malaysian Chinese Folklore Culture”, Malaysia-Hong Kong Cultural Exchange Programme, New Era University College, 17 June 2025.
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REVIEW JOURNAL ARTICLES |
- Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (Malaysia), November 2021.
- Reviewer, The International Journal of Diasporic Chinese Studies (Singapore), September 2022.
- Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of Chinese Studies (Malaysia), July 2023.
- Reviewer, Journal of Chinese Studies and Education (Malaysia), June 2023.
- Reviewer, Annals of Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum Volume 2: Chinese New Village (Johor Bahru: Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum, December 2023).
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PROJECTS |
- Organized, “Ink Through the Century (《百年墨踪》)” New Book Recommendation, New Era University College, 26 January 2022.
- Organized and executed, Book sharing seminar series IIE of New Era University College, 2022.
- Organized and executed, “National Secondary School Students Chinese Idioms Competition” of New Era University College, 14 December 2022.
- Organized and executed, “University Students Chinese Idioms Competition” of New Era University College, 13 December 2022.
- Organized and executed (collaborated with Chinese Studies dept.), “National Secondary School Students Chinese Culture Knowledge Competition” of New Era University College, 25 July 2023.
- Organized and executed (collaborated with Chinese Studies dept.), “National Secondary School Students Chinese Idioms and Culture Knowledge Competition” of New Era University College, 25-26 June 2024.
- Organized and executed, Crossing Region and Inter-discipline Graduate International Conference, 24-25 February 2024.
- Organized and executed (collaborated with Chinese Studies dept.), “University Students Chinese Idioms Competition” of New Era University College, 24 June 2024.
- Organized and executed, Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College, 2021– on going.
- Organized and executed, Newsletter Institute of International Education, IIE of New Era University College, January 2023 – on going.
- Organized and executed, International Academic and Cultural Exchange Series, IIE of New Era University College, February 2024 – on going.
- Organized and executed, International Conference on the Relationship between Overseas Chinese and RCEP, New Era University College, 16-17 November 2024.
- Organized and executed, the 2nd Crossing Region and Inter-discipline Graduate International Conference, 19-20 July 2025.
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OTHERS |
- Moderator, “Malayan Chinese Intelligentsia Network in China: Starting with the Nanyang Club in Peking” (2nd talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 27th November 2021.
- Moderator, “A Century of Development in Malaysian Chinese Ink Painting” (3rd talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 16th February 2022.
- Moderator, “The Chinese National Salvation Movement: A Comparative of British Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, 1937-1942” (4th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 23rd March 2022.
- Moderator, “Historical Archives and Historical Field: Guandi Morality Book and Intangible Cultural Heritage” (7th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 22nd June 2022.
- Moderator, “Beyond Stages - Chinese Theatre Troupes Touring the Chinese Diaspora in Southeast Asia” (10th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 21st September 2022.
- Moderator, “The ‘Sea Silk’ and Chinese Culture Communication Seminar”, organized by NEUC & Minnan Normal University of China, 21st September 2022.
- Moderator, “International Seminar Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Mr Tan Lark Sye,” organized by Tan Lark Sye Institute of NEUC, 27th November 2022.
- Moderator, “Malaysian Crossings: Place and Language in the Worlding of Modern Chinese Literature” (19th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 28th June 2023.
- Moderator, “The Development and Governance of Danjia Fishing Village in Luhuitou Island of Hainan Province” (20th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 26th July 2023.
- Moderator, Panel 17: On Malaysia’s National. “The Malaysia and Singapore Society of Australia (MASSA) Symposium 2023-Who Are You, Malaysia? Representations of Malaysia's Past, Present and Future after 60 Years of Nationhood”, held by Australia National University and New Era University College, 7-8 July 2023.
- Moderator, “Rituals and Performances: An Analytical Perspective on Interactive Reading” (22nd talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 27th September 2023.
- Moderator, Panel: Chinese Religions (2), at the International Conference “The Inaugural Biennial Conference on Malaysian Chinese Studies”, held in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia), 14-15 October 2023.
- Moderator, “Research on the Image Narrative of Chinese Festival Culture in the New-New Media Era” (23rd talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 25th October 2023.
- Moderator, “The 1st Kuala Lumpur World Chinese Language Education Forum,” organized by New Era University College, 18th November 2023.
- Moderator, “Rituals and Performances: An Analytical Perspective on Interactive Reading” (22nd talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 27th September 2023.
- Moderator, “Research on the Image Narrative of Chinese Festival Culture in the New-New Media Era” (23rd talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 25th October 2023.
- Moderator, the 10th Book Sharing Seminar《拜别唐山》by Pek Wee Chuen, organized by Institute of International Education of NEUC, 26 January 2024.
- Moderator, the 11th Book Sharing Seminar《臆造南洋》by Bak Jia How, organized by Institute of International Education of NEUC, 26 February 2024.
- Moderator, “The Sarawak Hakka Lion Dance: Folk Art, Politics, and Identity” (28th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 24th April 2024.
- Moderator, “Betting on the Civil Service Examinations: The Lottery in Late Qing China” (29th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 29th May 2024.
- Moderator, “Research on Thai Royal Court Members and Chinese Translations” (34th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 25th September 2024.
- Moderator, “Defining Global Asian Folklore Studies” (35th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 30th October 2024.
- Moderator, “The Cult of Tua Pek Gong: Sacred Connections in Malacca”, in The Chinese Documents of Ancient Port Cities in Southeast Asia: A workshop on the Study of Malacca Inscriptions, Southeast Asian Studies of New Era University College, held at Melaka, 2-3 November 2024.
- Moderator, “The Role and Influence of Regional Chinese Communities (Singapore)”, in International Conference on the Relationship between Overseas Chinese and RCEP, New Era University College, 16-17 November 2024.
- Moderator, “Staple Food or Commodity? The Relations between Thai Rice and Nation-state Building(1930s-1940s)” (36th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 27th November 2024.
- Moderator, “The Evolution of Chinese People’s Railway Cognition in the Late Qing Dynasty” (39th talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 12nd March 2025.
- Moderator, “A Victorian Ecumene of Cosmopolitan Science: Natural Histories and New Scientists in Twentieh-Century China” (42nd talk), in “Tan Lark Sye Series Lectures of New Era University College,” 2nd July 2025.
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