What Our Students Say About Us
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XMUM has enriched me with a wonderful, fruitful, and marvellous PhD journey. I am truly fortunate to have been a pioneer student from the 2016 batch, continuing to pursue my dream of becoming an academician. I am also deeply grateful to have met so many amazing friends, mentors, and fellow researchers who accompanied me along the way.★★★★★Ong Sui ChangDoctor of Philosophy in New Energy Science and Engineering -
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My journey at XMUM has been truly rewarding—dedicating myself to academic excellence, performing with the Music Club, and proudly representing XMUM in business competition. Being awarded with multiple scholarships were meaningful recognition of my efforts, and I’m deeply grateful to the inspiring mentors who guided me along the way. Now, I look forward to pursuing my master’s in China, embracing new challenges and opportunities, just as XMUM has prepared me to do.★★★★★Guan Ee JayAlumni, Bachelor of Management in International Business -
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I've spent six unforgettable years at XMUM and given the chance, I’d do it all over again. Studying Advertising here taught me that university life is more than just academics; it's the connections, friendships, and experiences that truly shape who we are. With a deep passion for filmmaking, I took part in numerous events, and this campus community became the perfect platform for me to challenge myself and grow both personally and professionally.★★★★★Jorge Lim Yi ChengAlumni, Bachelor Of Arts In Advertising -
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At the Chinese Studies Department of XMUM, I’ve learned to observe the world beyond black and white, to avoid making hasty judgments, and to treat every details seriously. The generous guidance by my lecturers has helped me realize my small existence in the flow of culture and history, and the gap between ideals and reality. At XMUM, knowledge has become a wind that helps me refine myself, and when it passes through, life finds a new beginning.★★★★★Choo Min YeeAlumni, Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies -
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Studying Bachelor of Arts in Communication at XMUM was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. At XMUM, I truly experienced the charm and impact of Communication. From being unfamiliar at first to now skillfully using various equipment and creating engaging works, the experience has supported my growth in every way.★★★★★Sheldon Kong Qi DongStudent, Bachelor of Arts in Communication -
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I’m grateful for my decision to study at XMUM. The course schedule and syllabus of Marine Biotechnology at XMUM are very well-structured, with a balance emphasis on both theoretical and practical classes. Besides, XMUM also maintains close ties with XMU China, ensuring academic continuity and collaboration. The program is fully conducted in English, and Malaysia’s multicultural environment has fully met my expectations.★★★★★Wang ChengzuoAlumni, Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology -
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XMUM emphasize the integration of both traditional Chinese and modern medicine. The courses are taught in Mandarin and English, which not only helps us develop a precise understanding of medical terminology, but also builds a solid foundation for serving patients in multilingual environments. This approach helps in preserving and advancing the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.★★★★★Oon Jing ShenStudent, Bachelor of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine -
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My MBA Journey with the MBA Centre, Xiamen University of Malaysia have been academically enriching, both on a professional and personal level. I will forever be grateful of the knowledge gained and the bond of friendship forged among my fellow alumni and that of the teaching staff at XMUM.★★★★★Muzambli Bin MarkamConsul General of Malaysia, Hong Kong S.A.R., 2024 l MBA Alumni
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XMUM Students Strike Gold with 6G Smart Watch Innovation
A group of students from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) has brought pride to the campus community by achieving a top-tier victory at the International Creative & Innovation Idea Competition (ICIIC) 2026. Image Organized by the MNNF Network, this global competition serves as a platform to foster creativity and innovative problem-solving among emerging researchers and students worldwide. The winning team consisted of Lim Li Chuin, Eugene Raul Kurnia, Woi Yi Kai, and Chu Guang Yao. Competing against an array of international participants across various categories, they successfully showcased their groundbreaking project, "SeaSync 6G-Enabled IoUT Smart Watch", and won the Gold Award. This invention explored the cutting-edge implementation of 6G technology in a wearable format, designed to track and monitor a diver's physiological conditions and surroundings in real-time. By integrating the Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT) with next-generation 6G connectivity, the "SeaSync" invention demonstrated how student-led research can spearhead a more sustainable and technologically advanced maritime future. Image
Mo Wuwei: The Red Alert 2 Fan Who Automated Carbon Capture Testing
At a climate-tech start-up in California, a fully automated carbon capture testing system is running around the clock, steadily improving research efficiency. Behind this system is Mo Wuwei, a Class of 2024 graduate of Xiamen University Malaysia, whose journey from university research to industry innovation reflects the impact of hands-on engineering education.By Yulin Wu Turning curiosity into an engineering pathWuwei’s interest in engineering began in his childhood. He was fascinated by children described in European and American TV series. They could conduct experiments and DIY creative stuff in their own garages using simple equipment. From an early age, he hoped to have a hands-on space of his own. This interest led him to pursue engineering as his academic path.Through frequent exposure to articles on climate change and environmental protection, Wuwei developed a desire to use his knowledge to improve the environment. In 2018, he enrolled in the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours programme at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering (SECE), Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM).In his third year, Wuwei learned that Dr. Ong Wee Jun’s research focused on nanotechnology and renewable energy. He contacted Dr. Ong to express his passion for environmental sustainability. Dr. Ong assigned him two research topics: Electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution and CO2 reduction.“Working on electrocatalysis helped me connect abstract concepts to the bigger picture of climate change mitigation,” Wuwei says. “It set the direction for my future career.”Depth Learning in UC BerkeleyWhile applying for his Master’s degree, Wuwei received offers from many renowned universities. In the end, he chose Materials Science and Engineering Programme in Berkeley.The coursework in materials science at Berkeley is highly rigorous and cutting-edge in design. For Wuwei, who did not have a background in materials science, it was difficult to fully follow the classes at the beginning. One course named Advanced Spectroscopy left a particularly strong impression on him. The course combined advanced spectroscopy in materials science with Python programming. Students were not only required to understand the working principles of different spectroscopic instruments, but also to write code to analyse raw experimental data.For completing the assignments better, Wuwei and his classmates formed a study group. “Most of us were complete beginners in programming, so we learned through trial and error. We constantly exchanged ideas, discussed problems, and helped each other debug our code,” he said, “When we finally produced clean, well-visualised spectra, the sense of accomplishment was incredibly rewarding”.For his Capstone Project, Wuwei focused on investigating various trending solid sorbents used for direct air capture. Thanks to his undergraduate research experience, Wuwei was very familiar with this area, which made the project easier for him to approach. In addition, the software skills and programming logic he acquired through coursework and the Capstone Project laid a solid foundation for his later system development and his understanding of electrical engineering and automation. Automating carbon capture in the labUpon completing his Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at UC Berkeley, Wuwei joined Mitico as an R&D Intern, but was soon promoted as an R&D Technician. The company develops environmentally friendly solid sorbents for carbon capture, which matches the interests he had since undergraduate years. He was mainly responsible for testing solid sorbents, data collection and analysis, as well as designing automated experimental systems based on client requirements. As a startup, Mitico offered many chances to build things from scratch. The working structure was flexible, and employees were not limited to their own job descriptions. This experience also helped lay the groundwork for Wuwei’s later learning in electrical engineering and automation. Image Mo Wuwei with his colleagues at Mitico “Our CTO, Alan Gu, is my model.” Wuwei joked. At the time, Mitico designed the very first carbon capture system and commissioned a supplier to manufacture the equipment. During operation, the system required continuous modifications and optimizations from the supplier’s end. Repeatedly requesting the supplier to perform remote adjustments proved inefficient. As a result, Alan taught himself the necessary software operation and programming.This experience inspired Wuwei. “He let me know that a true engineer should not be limited to their own field. Engineering is inherently interdisciplinary.”The idea for the automated testing system came from a practical bottleneck in sorbent development. Wuwei was in charge of testing the sorbents, which involved repeated cycles of absorption and regeneration. Manual testing was highly inefficient, taking a whole day for just one cycle, and often consumed all of his time, leaving little room for other work. He realized that a fully automated system was necessary to overcome this problem.He drew inspiration from the mobile construction vehicle in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. “A mobile construction vehicle can transform from a small truck into a massive structure within seconds, and vice versa, which is highly mobile and convenient. This is impossible in reality. However, I thought I might be able to design a convenient system. With only the most basic equipment, electricity, and gas, it could be deployed anywhere.”He set out general milestones for the project. The first step was to connect the different pieces of equipment to a computer to enable data transfer, which required him to learn electrical engineering and automation on his own. At the beginning, it was like feeling around in the dark, He had no basic knowledge or understanding of the principles and had to go through instrument manuals line by line. He also asked technical staff from the suppliers for help, but without a solid background, he could only understand bits. At one point, he almost considered spending $100 on a single data cable from them. Looking back now, he could have made it by hand for just a few dollars.Fortunately, with the help of AI, he was able to understand what to do in plain, non-technical language, and gradually learned the basic concepts. Eventually, he took roughly nine months to figure everything out: half a year for controlling and monitoring of each equipment from the computer, about a month and a half learning and programming to create the control software, another month assembling the hardware, and half a month testing the system.In May 2025, when the first prototype was completed, he felt proud and excited. “I told my colleagues that I had succeeded. Everyone was thrilled, and they said I was a legend.” He named the six stations after his favorite units from the game. The automated system now runs 24/7, increasing testing capacity by up to 2400% and speeding up the department’s R&D progress. Image Mo Wuwei with the cycling stationsAt present, Wuwei appears to be one step closer to his childhood dream of changing the world through hands-on work. However, he is not satisfied. “As an engineer, I still have much to learn,” he said. Chemical engineering should not exist as an isolated discipline. It must be integrated with other fields of expertise. Whether for career development or personal growth, Wuwei has no intention of stopping here.
PhD Student Wins Young Environmental Journalist Competition 2025
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Chew Zhi Ling, a PhD student under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Kua Yin Leng from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, on winning the 1st Place at Young Environmental Journalist Competition 2025 (Category C) with a cash prize of RM 3,000. Image This competition was organised by Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) in collaboration with Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) and Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF). From bold ideas to powerful storytelling, participants were required to submit a short video under the theme “Saving Nature, Saving Our Food and Water”. It highlights the critical connection between healthy ecosystems, food security, clean water, and a sustainable future. The competition served as a meaningful platform for youth voices to speak up, share their stories, and inspire real environmental change. The contest period ran from 25 August 2025 to 21 November 2025.Chew Zhi Ling conveyed her research projects through a short video titled “From Wastes to Sustainable Solutions”. The video demonstrates how durian seeds and food waste can be turned into functional colloidal systems, specifically eutectogel and oleogel, as well as incorporated into food products.These innovative materials offer sustainable alternatives that contribute to protecting forests, food systems, and water resources. By focusing on waste valorisation, the video presents practical and innovative solutions to address ongoing climate change challenges and promote a more sustainable future.The full video can be accessed using the link below https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPtJ5biAcQ_/?igsh=MWtodm1lNDhmeXF4dg==
China-ASEAN Conference on Translation, Interpreting and Communication (First Announcement)
The world is undergoing profound transformations unseen in a century, where regional cooperation and mutual learning among civilizations have become defining themes. With digital technology profoundly empowering cultural exchange, translation, interpreting, and communication studies are emerging as an increasingly important collaborative research sphere. In this era of new opportunities and challenges, this interdisciplinary domain needs to be reconceptualized as a bridge for languages, a medium for cultures, and a catalyst enabled by technology, to advance cross-disciplinary innovation, strengthen China-ASEAN collaboration, and foster talent cultivation.Xiamen University, a key advocate for China-ASEAN cultural exchange, will proudly host the China-ASEAN Conference on Translation, Interpreting and Communication at Xiamen University Malaysia from April 17 to 20, 2026. The conference will convene academic institutions and industry stakeholders across the region to explore disciplinary development, career pathways, talent cultivation, and pedagogical research—laying a robust foundation for a shared future. Conference detailsTheme: Translation, Interpreting and Communication for the FutureSub-themes include:1.Interdisciplinarity and New Paradigms in Translation, Interpreting and Communication Studies2.Regional Synergy and Transnational Interpreting and Communication Communities3.Civilizational Dialogue and Local-Global Development4.Quality Evaluation and Reception Studies in Translation/Interpreting5.AI-Driven Innovations in Translator/Interpreter Training6.Practices, Pedagogy, and Markets in Translation/InterpretingLocation: Xiamen University Malaysia (Selangor, Malaysia)Dates: 17 to 20 April, 2026April 17: Registration & ArrivalApril 18-19: Conference SessionsApril 20: DepartureThe conference is open for auditing. Colleagues and scholars who wish to attend as observers are kindly requested to complete the registration form as soon as possible at the following link: https://forms.gle/YCZvHwqv3DyHgd5f8. As capacity is limited, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The Organizing Committee of the China-ASEAN Conference on Translation, Interpreting and Communicationcaatic2026@126.comJanuary 2026
Apply for 2026 Scholarship with SPM Trial Result
You don’t have to wait for your official SPM 2025 results to start planning your future. Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) now accepts SPM Trial Results for 2026 intakes and scholarship applications!This means you can apply early, secure your spot, and be among the first to enjoy our wide range of scholarships. Whether your dream is in Business, Science, Engineering, or the Arts and Social Science — your journey begins here at Xiamen University Malaysia.💡 Apply early. Study smart. Succeed globally.✨ Intake: 2026 | Chat with Us! Image Image
Education Fairs December 2025
Exciting news! We’re adding an extra venue to our Education Roadshow this December! Don’t miss the chance to explore your future with us! Image