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Dr. WONG Chiew Kung Senior Lecturer chiewkung.wong@newera.edu.my Ph. D. Program in Communication Studies, Shih Hsin University, Taiwan Master of Arts (Communication), Graduate Institute of Communications, Shih Hsin University, Taiwan Bachelor of Arts (Journalism), Department of Journalism, Shih Hsin University, Taiwan |
MAJOR | Communication and Development |
RESEARCH AREAS | Malaysia Chinese Newspaper Research Malaysia Traditional Media Transformation in Digital Era |
TEACHING SUBJECTS | Journalism Digital Visual Production and Editing Newspaper Publication and Production Industrial Training |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | Full time lecturer, New Era University College, Media Studies Department, Malaysia (2017/1-present) Taiwan Macroview TV, Contracted Correspondent in Malaysia. (2017/3-2017/12) Full time lecturer, New Era College, Media Studies Department, Malaysia. (2015/4-2016/12) Full time lecturer cum Acting Head, New Era College, Media Studies Department, Malaysia. (2014/4-2015/3) Part-Time lecturer, New Era College, Media Studies Department, and One World Han Xing College of Journalism and Communication, Malaysia. (2013/12-2014/4) Full time lecturer, New Era College, Media Studies Department, Malaysia. (2013/7-2013/11) Sub Editor, Journal of Communication Research and Practice, College of Journalism & Communication, Shih Hsin University, Taiwan. (2010-2011) Editor (Education VCD and DVD), Digital Media Center, Shih Hsin University, Taiwan. (2008-2012) Full time lecturer, New Era College, Media Studies Department, Malaysia. (2005-2008) Part-time Technician (Computer), College of Journalism & Communication, Shih Hsin University, Taiwan. (2003-2004) Correspondent Photographer in Taipei, The China Press Berhad, Malaysia. (1999-2001) The China Press Berhad, Chief Photographer, Malaysia. (1997-1999) The China Press Berhad, Assistant Chief Photographer, Malaysia. (1995-1996) The China Press/Evening Express, News Photographer, Malaysia. (1993-1994) See Hua Daily News, Miri Branch, Reporter, Malaysia. (1988-1990) Others: Today magazine, Health and Leisure magazine and Gastronomic magazine, Freelance photographer |
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BOOKS | Chapter in book: Chung, L. P. &Wong, C. K. (2014).Ma lai xi ya hua wen ri bao yan jiu hui gu yu zheng li (2001-2011).In Huang, S. S. (Ed.), xin wen mei jie de li shi mo luo (pp.175-199). Taipei: Cheng She-Wo Institute for Chinese Journalism. |
PUBLISHED PAPERS | Journal: Wong, C. K. (2012). A missing culture: A study of “My New Village Stories” films series. Cultural Studies Monthly, 134, 2-18. Newsletter: Wong, C. K. (2010.06.10). she ying ji zhe zhuan xing wei「she ying cao zuo yuan」? ─ tan ma lai xi ya zhong wen bao she she ying zuo yes hu wei hua xian xiang. Communication Research and Practice Newsletter, 2, 15-16. |
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Dr. KAW Pai Yeow Senior Lecturer paiyeow.kaw@newera.edu.my Ph.D. Graduate Institute of Environmental Education (GIEE), National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Master of Art, Graduate Institute of Communication, Taiwan Shih Hsin University Bachelor of Art, Department of Journalism, Taiwan Shih Hsin University |
MAJOR | Journalism, Communication Management, Environmental Education |
RESEARCH AREAS | Oral History Research of Chinese Newspaper Senior Journalist Community Environmental Education |
TEACHING SUBJECTS | Chinese News Writing, Newspaper Production, In-depth and Feature Writing |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | General Reporter of Shin Ming Daily (1993) Feature Writer of China Press (1993-1999) Correspondent in Taipei of China Press (1999-2001) Chief Editor of “Majalah Pelajar” (2005-2007) Chief of Feature Department, Guangming Daily (2007-2008) |
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TAN Huey Shyh Lecturer hueyshyh.tan@newera.edu.my M.S. in Graphic Communication (National Taiwan University of Arts, Taiwan) B.A. (Hons) in Mass Communication (I-Shou Univertisy, Taiwan) |
MAJOR | Journalism, Graphic Communication, Creative Multimedia, Education Technology |
RESEARCH AREAS | Media and Information Literacy, Data Visualisation, Visual Learning, Pedagogies in Creative Multimedia, Mixed-Method Research, Game-based Learning, Experiential Learning |
TEACHING SUBJECTS | Infographic and Data Visualisation, Digital Literacy, Digital Editing and Design, Digital Image Processing, Communication and Computer Application, News Report and Gathering. |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era University College (stated from 2015) Feature Reporter, Nanyang Siang Pao. (2012-2015) Part-time Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era College (2013-2015) |
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES | Data Visualisation Specialist Volunteer, Newsgraphy.my (2024 April - Present) Advisor, Student-led Fact Check Group (BBCC) (2023 Dec- Present) Columnist, Nanyang Siang Pao (2019-2023) Trainer, for Editors and Designers (2016-2018) Book and Publication Editing and Design |
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DISSERTATION/THESIS | HS, Tan (2012). The Study of Audience’s Uses and Gratification about the Next Media Animation, Master Thesis of National Taiwan University of Art |
BOOKS | All publication and artwork:https://lokashine.wordpress.com/ |
PUBLISHED PAPERS |
Yee, K. K., & Huey Shyh, T. (2024). Problem-Based Learning: Media and Information Literacy Project to Combat Misinformation for Future Communicators. Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, 0(0). DOI: 10.1177/10776958241256404 Huey Shyh, T., Yeen Ju, H. T., & Soon Hin, H. (2023). Combat Fake News: An Overview of Youth’s Media and Information Literacy Education. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Creative Multimedia 2023 (ICCM 2023). DOI:10.2991/978-2-38476-138-8_6 HS, Tan & KM, Cheng. (2021). Online Visual Thinking Strategies for Vocational College Student Learning, Proceedings of 3rd National Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction, 69-74. SF Lin, HS Tan. (2011). An Application of Environmental Education in National Taiwan University of Arts E-learning Platform, International Journal of Cyber Society and Education 4(2), 109-116. |
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION/ PROCEEDING |
Huey Shyh, T., Yeen Ju, H. T., & Soon Hin, H. (2024). Enhancing Media and Information Literacy Through Experiential Game-Based. In 4th International Conference on Creative Multimedia. Cyberjaya; DIFCON 2023. Huey Shyh, T., & Kwan Yee, K. (2023). A Problem-based Learning: Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Project to Combat Misinformation for Future Communicators. In AEJMC Conference 2023. Washington, D.C.; AEJMC. Huey Shyh, T. (2024). Combat Fake News in ASEAN: An Overview of Youth's Media and Information Literacy Education. 2024 Annual Conference of Southeast Asian Studies, Center for Asia-Pacific Area Studies, Taiwan ROC. |
TALKS/ PUBLIC LECTURES |
Moderator for Promoting Harmony and Reducing Polarization through Media Literacy in Malaysia - I Want Festival, 31 August 2024. Organized by Hi Lighter Studio. Moderator for Comics as a Social Force – A Sharing Session of Slowork Publishing Speaker of Fact-Checking Workshop in NEUC, May 2024. Organized by Student Union of Department of Media Studies. Speaker of School Magazine Editor Workshop in Kuen Cheng High School, July 2017 and Mar 2018. Organized by School Magazine Society. Speaker of Sunny Reporting Workshop in Bentong, Dec 2014 - Sept 2015. Organized by Dong Zhong Zong Xue Sheng Magazine. |
ON JOB TRAINING |
Trainer for Editor and Designer See Hua Daily Newspaper in Sabah, Dec 2016 and July 2017. Organized by SHDN Bhd. Trainer for Editor and Designer Publishing in Sibu, Jan 2018 and Apr 2018. Organized by Kaiming Press Bhd. |
PUBLICATION/ DESIGN EDITING | Newsgraphy.my online publication, 2024 onwards. Diversity of Media Practices: Connecting People and Society Online Talk Series, 2022 Department Media Studies website UI design, 2021 Break Through Chinese Media in The Digital Convergence Online Forum Visual design, 2021 Break Through Chinese Media in The Digital Convergence Online Forum website UX/UI design, 2021 E-brochure of DMS and BMS programme, 2020 Visual Identity System and Mascot of Department of Media Studies New Era University College, 2020 |
CERTIFICATE/ MICRO-CREDENTIALS | Adobe Certified Association, InDesign CC, March 2020. Adobe Certified Association, Illustrator CC, August 2018. Adobe Certified Association, Photoshop CC, August 2017. HRD- Train the Trainer (TTT), Certified Trainer, 2016. Joomla! CMS Web Design Training 2015, Aug 2015. IPMA Level D, Certified Project Management Associate, Feb 2011. |
AWARDS/ HONOURS/ SCHOLARSHIP |
Top Student Paper Award (Scholastic Journalism Division), AEJMC Convention 2023 July, Washington D.C., United States. New Era Teaching Excellence Award 2023, New Era University College. Best Poster Awards (Education Technology) in Research and Academic Showcase (RASA) 2023 Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Malaysia Multimedia University. MMU Achievers Research Scholarship - Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Creative Multimedia) programme (June 2022-current) Malaysia Multimedia University First Award in Poster Design and Excellent Award in Photo in Cross-University Immigration Week Competition, 2010, Kaohsiung City. |
GRANT/ SPONSOR/ COLLABORATION |
Get a 5000USD from ANNIE (Asian Network of News & Information Educators) HKU to build a student-driven fact-checking newsroom on campus in 2024-2025 May. Collaboration with ARUS Academy in developing a Media and Information Literacy Board Game Learning Experiences and collected the respondents in various states of Malaysia, 2023 Oct to 2024 April. Collaboration with JOMCHECK (Malaysia’s First academe-media-civil Fact-checking Alliance) in 2023 onward. Collaboration with ARUS Academy in developing a “Follow Me” Board Game translation in Chinese Language in 2023. |
STUDENT’S ADVISOR |
Cross-Media Content Editing and Producing Advisor Mentor of bachelor’s in Advertising and PR students, Apr 2015 to 2019 Project Advisor for Public Relations Campaign Advisor of Student Community Newspaper |
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CHAN Shin Yi Senior Lecturer shinyi.chan@newera.edu.my B.Sc. Journalism (OLEMISS, Oxford, USA) M.Sc. Corporate Communication (UPM, Malaysia) |
MAJOR | Corporate Communication |
RESEARCH AREAS | Corporate Communication Public Relations Media Application PR Campaign Planning Media and Culture Critical Communication |
TEACHING SUBJECTS | Principles of Corporate Communication, Organisational Communication, Communication Management, Principles of Public Relations, PR Media Application, PR Campaign Planning, Mass Media, Mass Communication, Media, Culture & Society, Communication and Culture, The Media, Consumers, Publics and Users, Research & Research Presentation, The Information Age, The Critical Communication |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | NEW ERA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Lecturer, Media Studies Department (2008 – Now) Head of Art & Design Department (2018 – 2019) Head of International Relations Office (2013 – 2017) Head of Media Studies Department (2009 –2013) Lecturer (2006 – 2008) LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY, CYBERJAYA, SELANGOR Program Leader cum Lecturer (Curtin University Programmes & local university programmes), Faculty of Communication, Media & Broadcasting, 2007 Year Leader (Year 3, B.A. Mass Communication) cum Lecturer, Faculty of Communication, Media & Broadcasting, 2006 |
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HRDF certified trainer (TTT/20432), 2018 |
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LIN Siew Chin Lecturer siewchin.lin@newera.edu.my Master of Communication (Integrated Marketing Communication) Universiti Sains Malaysia USM Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Mass Communication (UCSI University) |
MAJOR | Mass Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication |
RESEARCH AREAS | Digital Marketing, Mass Communication, Content Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing |
TEACHING SUBJECTS | Introduction to Mass Communication Public Relations Campaign Planning Digital Age Literacy Film Appreciation Advertising Strategies Cross-Media Project Radio Internship |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era University College (2022-) Social Media Manager, “Rediscovery” Music Album (2021-) Par-time Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era University College (2019-2021) Executive, Registrar Office, New Era University College (2018-2021) Part-time Video Editor, Colwyn Holdings Sdn Bhd (2017-2018) |
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TUNG Wan Qing Lecturer wanqing.tung@newera.edu.my Master of Cultural Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong Bachelor of Media and Communication Studies, Murdoch University, Australia |
MAJOR | Media and communication, cultural studies |
RESEARCH AREAS | Media and culture, new media communication, media literacy, oral history |
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Media, Technology and Society; Technology and Society; Editing; Newspaper publication; New Media Communication; Cultural Diversity; Activism and Cultural Participation, Feminism, Media Literacy. |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era University College (2022- ) Lecturer, Oneworld Hanxin College (2020-2022) Research Assistant, Malaysian Chinese Research Centre, University of Malaya (2018-2019) Editor, HK01 Company Limited, Hong Kong (2017-2018) Co-founder, In Between Cultura Plt (2015- ) Library Officer, Research for Social Advancement Berhad, REFSA (2014-2015) Assistant Editor, Genta Media Sdn Bhd (2011-2015) |
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES | Freelance writer (2015- ) Co-founder, Rumah Attap Library and Collective (2017- ) Part-time lecturer, New Era University College (2019-2022) Part-time lecturer, Oneworld Hanxin College (2018-2020) Part-time tutor, Department of Chinese Studies (2021) Editorial team, Street Voice (2013-2015) |
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Siew Poh, Goh, Tung Wan Qing. (10 March, 2019). “Historical Justice and Daily Struggle: Contemporary Malaysian Resistance Narrative in Contemporary Malaysia”, presented at the Twentieth Annual Conference of Cultural Studies Association – The Rise of the Rest, organized by Cultural Studies association and Chaio Tung University, Taiwan. |
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Co-published book Proactive Netizens: A Guide of Media Literacy to Break Through Chaos (进击的网民:混乱世界中必修的媒体素养课) was selected by SinChew as the Top 10 Best Books (Non-fiction) in 2022. |
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Advisor of The Kajang Observer, students’ community newspaper |
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POON Chee Chin Head of Department cheechin.poon@newera.edu.my Master's Degree in Journalism (Zhejiang University, China) Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Broadcasting (Kangwon National University, South Korea) |
MAJOR | Journalism and Broadcasting |
RESEARCH AREAS | Journalism and Broadcasting, Mass Communication, Media Credibility |
TEACHING SUBJECTS | Introduction to Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Age Literacy, Popular Culture, Film Appreciation, Public Relations Campaign Planning, Cross-media Project |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | DMS Programme Coordinator, New Era University College, Malaysia (2023-til now) Lecturer, New Era University College, Malaysia (2023-til now) Part Time Lecturer, New Era University College, Malaysia (2022) Executive, New Era University College, Malaysia (2022) Project Assistant, Uniting Education Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia (2022) Editor, Wego Media Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia (2021) Lesson and Event Planner, Fly Along International Cultural Exchange Ltd., China (2019) Assistant Teacher, SuperFun Learners Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia (2014) |
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CHEW Zhao Hong Lecturer zhaohong.chew@newera.edu.my M.A. in Political Science (National Chengchi University, Taiwan) B.A. in Communications Management (Shih Hsin University, Taiwan) |
MAJOR | Comparative politics, Political thoughts, Political communication |
RESEARCH AREAS | East Malaysian Politics and Culture, Political science, Immigrants and Human Rights |
TEACHING SUBJECTS | Introduction to Political Science, Critical Communication, Public Relations Campaign Planning |
WORKING EXPERIENCE | Full time Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era University College (2023-) Co-founder, Reform MY Media (2022-) Founder, 3rio Studio Marketing (2023-) Political Commentary (2018-) Marketing Strategy and Communication Executive, "Little Master" trilingual enrichment centre (2022-2023) Publicity Assistant of YB Phoong Jin Zhe, Sabah State Luyang State Assemblyman (2019-2022) |
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Chapter Authors:Jiang Wanqi, Chew Zhao Hong (2024). Xiu Jun, Chun Zhuang, Qiu Mei’s Nail Salon: Freedom at Your Fingertips. In Gao Yaning (Ed.), Arriving at Peace: Stories of Vietnamese Migrants Nearby—The Rich Heiress, Taxi Driver, Market Auntie, and Nail Salon Auntie.... Taipei: Linking Publishing Company. Master Thesis:Between Independent and Dependent: A Research of Autonomy Movement in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. National Chengchi University, 2022. Conference papers:
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Speech and WorkshopsModerator of Follow Me Training Workshop, Confucian Private Secondary School, KL. (2024) “Unwrap the Pasar! The Pasar Reconstruction as a Medium of Public Space”, speech during Pasar Lab forum (opening ceremony), 2024. Speaker and moderator of Digital Literacy Workshop: Digital fluency can accelerate progress, Pejabat Ahli Parlimen Kluang, Johor. 2023. “How do writing skills change our lives and society?” Presented at an online lecture by Journalism Club, Keat Hwa High School, Kedah, Malaysia, 2022. “Trust yourself and be yourself” Presented at Ming Lik Secondary School, Sarikei, Malaysia, 2019. |
ONLINE COMMENTARY | Danny Chew, 2023. When Wandering is a Way of Life. This is Southeast Asia. https://www.thisissoutheastasia.com/when-wandering-is-a-way-of-life/ |
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Ng Yik Thim Lecturer yikthim.ng@newera.edu.my Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Advertising, National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan Master of Arts in Cultural and Creative Industries Management, National Taipei Education University, Taiwan |
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Cultural and Creative Industries Management, Community Building |
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Cultural and Creative Industries Management, Community Building |
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Creative Content Marketing, Community Communication & Citizen Practice, Art and Aesthetics, Cross-media Project |
WORKING EXPERIENCE |
Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era University College (2023-) Part-time Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, New Era College (2021- 2022) |
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DISSERTATION/ THESIS | 2019-Goldsmith and Cantonese people in Penang, Malaysia 2018-Culture Practice and Community Identity in a Public Space: Case Study of House of To Kwa Wan Stories in Hong Kong 2017-Heritage, Cultural Tourism, Social Relation: The role of citizen and government play in space using of the Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam |
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2024 Pasar Lab
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2024 Village Vision Pitching Competition 2021:Taiwan-Malaysia |
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Cross-Media Project Advisor |
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Low Aik Keong Lecturer aikkeong.low@newera.edu.my M.A. in National Chengchi University, Taiwan B.A. in National Chengchi University, Taiwan Diploma in Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore |
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Journalism, Digital Visual Production, Virtual Reality, Cultural Studies |
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New Era University College, Malaysia TaiwanPlus, Taiwan Honeywell Aerospace, Singapore VDL Enabling Technologies Group, Singapore |
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DISSERTATION/ THESIS | Low, A.K. (2024). Taiwan Images in VR Immersive Experience: Fostering the Cultural Identity of Taiwan among University Students. National Chengchi University, Taiwan. |
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Taipei City International Education Implementation Outline Conference, Taiwan Sin Chew Daily Student Reporter 20th National Camp, Malaysia 1st Youth Olympic Games, Singapore |
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