Accomplishment

Updated on 21 August 2021

EDUCATION

• PhD in Anthropology and Sociology (2021) - University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with a thesis: The construction of Deaf people’s identities through intersectionality in Malaysian mainstream society
• Masters in Deaf Studies, with the concentration in Cultural Studies (2014) - Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C., USA with a thesis: Attitudes of Deaf Malaysians toward Malaysian Sign Language within Deaf Education (1954-2000)
• Masters in Linguistics (2012) - University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with a thesis: The Impact of Sign Language Exposure and Use in Deaf Children’s Acquisition of Vocabulary.
• BSc (Honors) in Computing Studies (2006) - KDU College, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia in collaboration with Northumbria University, UK
• Diploma in Computer Studies (2004) - KDU College, Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaMalaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) (2001) - SMK Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

PRESENTATION / TALK

Presenter 

• The effect of early intervention on Deaf Children’s Malaysian Sign Language Acquisition: A Case Study, 5th WFD Asia Conference in Singapore, by the Singapore Association for the Deaf, October 2016
• Co-presenter Education and Sign Language, WDL Symposium in Japan, by Gallaudet University, June 2013
• Co-presenter Beyond Deaf-Hearing: Communities and Intersectionalities, Deaf Studies Department in USA, by Gallaudet University, December 2012
• Co-presenter A Case Study of Sign Language Endangerment: Ban Khor Sign Language, Deaf Studies Today! Conference “Beyond Talk” in USA by Utah Valley University, April 2012
• Co-presenter Deaf Issues and Motivation, WDL Forum Presentation in India by Gallaudet University, January 2012
• Co-presenter Developing Visual-Tactile Ways of Being: Stokoe and re-understanding sign languages, Deaf Studies Department in USA, by Gallaudet University, September 2011
• Co-presenter Deaf Lives Around the World, Deaf Studies Department in USA, by Gallaudet University, September 2011

Facilitator / Co-ograniser*

• Interpreter Education Programme. Equal Dream (Singapore), March - July 2021
• 3-day Special Education Teachers’ Professional Training – Series 1 in Sabah, by Society of the Sabah Society for the Deaf, September 2019
• Leadership Training session in Sabah, by Society of the Sabah Society for the Deaf, March 2015*
• 2-day Pelestarian Sahsiah Pelajar Camp in Terengganu by Terengganu Deaf Association, May 2014
• Leadership Training camp in Macau, October 2013
• Deaf Culture and BIM Awareness workshops, 2013-2015
• HIV and AIDS awareness workshops, by Malaysian AIDS Council, 2008-2009
• Sexuality Education Camps, by P.S. The Children, 2004-2009
• Education Motivation Camps, by Malaysian Federation of the Deaf, 2000-2003

Speaker

• Webinar: Listening to the Deaf Community for better health literacy, Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, May 2021
• “Who Deaf people are” at International Day of Sign Language, organised by ‘Y’ Self-Reliance Centre, YMCA Kuala Lumpur, October 2019
• “Who Deaf people are” at International Deaf Day celebration, organised by Catholic Ministry for the Deaf, September 2019
• “Deaf Identity” at National Deaf Youth Camp, Singapore, May 2016
• “Deaf Identity” at BIM class, organised by RC Mission, May 2015

Panel Speaker

• Expert Group Meeting: Promoting Inclusive Employment For Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific, by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), July 2021
• Panel, Conversations: “Intersectionality at the Intersections” in Penang, by the George Town Literary Festival, November 2018
• Panel, Conversations: “Are the Arts Just Bigger Closets?” in Penang, by the George Town Literary Festival, November 2018
• Forum Minda Pekak: Mengajar Bahasa Malaysia: Mana yang lebih baik antara BIM atau KTBM, organised by the Malaysian Federation of the Deaf, September 2018
• Workshop on Skills of Sign Interpreters, Malaysian Association of Sign Language Interpreter, November 2015

TRAINING COURSE

• Gender-Disability Intersectionalities, Strategic Advocacy and Digital Accessibility, National Council for the Blind Malaysia with United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), 2021
• Avenger's Retreat - Self-Care, Security, Resilience for Activists, Innovation for Change - East Asia, 2021
• 2021 Asian Graduate Student Fellow, Asia Research Institute (National University of Singapore), 2021
• Human Rights and its Mechanisms Workshop, Justice for Sister, 2021
• SOGIESC and Intersectionality, Pelangi Campaign, 2020
• Project Management, P2P Talent Development PLT, 2019
• Youth Leadership – Speaking Up and Speaking Out, Gallaudet University, 2012
• Grassroots Advocacy International Leadership Training, Gallaudet University, 2012
• Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator Training Program, Gallaudet University, 2011
• Training on HIV/AIDS awareness and Voluntary Counseling Testing (VCT), Malaysian AIDS Council, 2009
• Sign Language Instructor Training Programmme Module 4: Practicum, Majudiri Y Foundation for the Deaf, 2009
• Training of Peer Educator/Facilitator, Malaysian AIDS Council, 2007
• Sign Language Instructor Training Programmme Module 3: Curriculum Development, Majudiri Y Foundation for the Deaf, 2005
• Leadership Training for International Camp, YMCA, 2005
• Sign Language Instructor Training Programmme Module 2: Deaf Studies, Majudiri Y Foundation for the Deaf, 2005
• Training of Trainers: Gender Relationship, Women’s Centre for Change, 2004
• A First Aider in Every Home Certificate, YMCA, 2004
• Scuba Diving Course, Open Water, National Association of Underwater Instructors, 2004
• Training of Trainers: Working with the Deaf, Majudiri Y Foundation for the Deaf, 2004
• Sign Language Course for Instructors, ‘Y’ Self-Reliance Centre for the Deaf
• Deaf Club Leadership Training, YMCA, 2003
• Sign Language Instructor Training Programmme Module 1: Malaysian Sign Language (BIM), ‘Y’ Self-Reliance Centre for the Deaf, 2003
• District 3300 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, The Rotary Club of Bandar Sunway, 2002

COMPLETED PROJECT

• CREA World's Bring In People Project: Solidarity through Sords, 2021
• British Council's Connection Through Culture: Deaf Poetry Project, 2021
• ASEAN SOGIESC Caucus, SEAQCF's Be/Longings: Deaf LGTBIQ Poetry, 2021

• British Council's Connection Through Culture: BIM Poetry: Empowering Deaf Women in Malaysia Through Sign Poetry, 2022

CONSULTATION

• Let’s Sign: Understanding Deaf Culture & Community: Bringing the Deaf and Hearing together, Edition 2 by YMCA Penang Deaf Club, 2020
• Sign-i-ficance by RC Deaf Missions Malaysia Sdn Bhd, June 2019
• BMW Shorties 2018: Colourless by Ananth Subramaniam, 2018

AFFILIATE

Association/Club

• Malaysian Sign Language and Deaf Studies Association (Founder/Secretary), since 2014
• Selangor Deaf Youth Association (Deputy Chairman), 2015-2019
• Malaysian Deaf Youth Association (Council Member), 2015-2019
• Deaf Youth Section, Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (Secretary), 2003-2005
• Deaf Club, “Y” Self-Reliance Centre for the Deaf, YMCA (Treasurer, Vice Chairperson, Committee Member), 2002-2006

University 

• Gallaudet University Alumni Association (Member), since 2013
• University of Malaya Alumni Association (Member), since 2012
• Northumbria University Alumni Association (Member) since 2006
• KDU College University Alumni Association (Member) since 2006

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

• Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, Malaysia, Committee Member of International Sign Language Research Conference, 2009
• Federation School for the Deaf, Malaysia, Committee Member of 50th Anniversary Celebration, 2004
• ‘Y’ Self-Reliance Centre for the Deaf, YMCA, Malaysia, Committee Member of 30th YMCA International Deaf Youth Camp, 2004
• Kedah Deaf Association, Malaysia, Secretariat and Liaison Officer of National Deaf Sports, 2003
• ‘Y’ Self-Reliance Centre for the Deaf, YMCA, Malaysia, Secretary of 30th Deaf Club Anniversary Dinner, 2003

AWARD

• Certificate of Appreciation Award (Exemplary attitude in promoting and encouraging learning), by PIDM, 2021
• World Deaf Leadership Scholarship Award, by the Nippon Foundation, 2011
• Employee Recognition Certificate Award, by WKESP, 2009
• Team Humanitarian Award: Deaf Against Child Sexual Abuse (DACSA), 2006
• KDU Super High Achiever Scholarship, by KDU College, 2002
• Best Student Academy Award, by Malaysian Federation of the Deaf, 2002

PARTICIPATION

• Focus Group Discussion: Right and Challenges faced by PWD community, Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM), July 2021
• Corporate Governance Code on Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (CGCDEI) Focus Group: Disability, Speak Up Malaysia, July 2021
• National Forum on Achievements & Challenges: 10 years post-ratification of UNCRPD, organised by Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation, December 2019
• High-level multistakeholder roundtable on inclusive education policy “Inclusive Education for the Global Knowledge Economy in ASEAN: A Focus on Malaysia”, co-hosted by IDPP and University of Malaya, August 2014
• Deaf Studies Today! Conference “Beyond Talk,” USA, April 2012
• Conference on Sign Linguistics and Deaf Education in Asia, Hong Kong, January 2010
• International Seminar on Sign Language Research: Towards Deaf Empowerment Through Sign Language Research, May 2009
• International Youth Camp for the Hard of Hearing, Japan, August 2007
• 1st Deaf ASEAN Camp, the Philippines, December 2005
• 6th Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Week “Awareness to Action: Advocacy within Communities” Conference, May 2005
• Seminar on Disabled but not Uneducated – Liberating the Disabled Through Education, February 2005
• National Deaf Youth Camp, November 2004
• International Youth Camp for the Hard of Hearing, Taiwan, August 2004
• Melaka International Youth Dialogue “Youth Participation in Decision-Making Processes” Conference, June 2004
• National Youth Assembly, May 2004
• Educare Conference, December 2003
• Towards A Society Free of Drug-Abuse Conference, November 2003
• 3rd National Camp for Deaf Youth, September 2003
• Deaf Way 2 Conference, USA, July 2002
• 2nd National Camp for Deaf Teens and Youths, May 1997