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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 - Image
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 - Image
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 - Image
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 - Image
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 - Image
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 - Image
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 - Image
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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Prof. Ir. Dr. Yong Wai Fen and Team Publish in Chemical Engineering Journal
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Lau Hui Shen, a Ph.D. student, Prof. Ir. Dr. Yong Wai Fen, and their research team from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and the Center of Excellence for Green and Advanced Technologies in Efficient Separations (GATES), for their recent work published in the Chemical Engineering Journal.Chemical Engineering Journal is an SCIE Q1 journal known for publishing impactful research in chemical engineering and materials science with a latest Impact Factor of 13.2. The published article, titled “Environmentally responsible synthesis of polymer-nano fused composite membranes with long-term stability for sustainable CO2 separation”, is the result of an international collaboration involving Dr. Feng Fan from National University of Singapore, Dr. Chen Qiubo from Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cao Xue-Li and Prof. Dr. Sun Shi-Peng from Nanjing Tech University, China.Decades of progress in conventional membrane fabrication have been limited by hazardous manufacturing solvents, permeability-selectivity trade-off, and the inherent performance decline of polymer membranes over time, which have collectively hindered its large-scale adoption. Under the supervision of Prof. Ir. Yong, the team reports two breakthrough innovations centered on sustainability. For the first time, the bio-based derived green solvent, TamiSolve® NxG was employed to synthesize polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) in a remarkablly shortened duration of 2h, far more efficient than conventional methods. Furthermore, the PIM-1 backbone was architecturally reinforced with water-synthesized metal-organic frameworks through an in situ fusion process, creating a robust polymer-nano fused network. The resulting membranes delivered enhanced CO2 separation performance while resisting physical aging for over one year, highlighting the membrane durability. A preliminary economic study confirmed that adopting TamiSolve® NxG brings clear financial gains compared to conventional solvents, making sustainable manufacturing economically viable.This research received financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant number: 22108118), State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Xiamen University (grant number: 2024X32) and Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (grant numbers: XMUMRF/2021-C14/IENG/0073 and ICOE/0003).The published full article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2026.177648.The graphical abstract of this research.Prof. Yong Wai Fen is currently the Head of Postgraduate Programmes (Chemical Engineering) at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, and Director of the Centre of Excellence for Green and Advanced Technologies in Efficient Separations (GATES). Her research focuses on sustainable green materials and advanced membrane and separation technologies for CO2 capture, biogas separation, industrial air purification, and water purification.For more details, refer to: https://sites.google.com/view/wfyongmembraneresearch/home
Dr. Chong Sin Er Published in SSCI Q1 Journal Marketing Intelligence & Planning
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Asst. Prof. Dr. Chong Sin Er from the School of Economics and Management on the successful publication of her research article in Marketing Intelligence & Planning, an SSCI Q1 journal, as the first author.The article, entitled "Unlocking the Enigma of Social Commerce Discontinuation: Exploring the Approach and Avoidance Driver", investigates why users discontinue their use of social commerce (s-commerce) platforms, providing insights into user behaviour in the rapidly growing digital commerce landscape. Drawing upon the approach-avoidance motivations model (AAMM), the study examines how approach drivers such as informational support and avoidance drivers such as perceived deception influence users' intention to discontinue using s-commerce platforms.This research provides practical implications for platform developers, online sellers, and policymakers seeking to enhance user engagement and reduce user attrition in social commerce environments. By understanding the psychological mechanisms that drive discontinuance behaviour, stakeholders can better enhance user experiences and reduce user attrition in digital commerce platforms.The study was conducted in collaboration with researchers from Sun Yat-Sen University, China and Universiti Putra Malaysia, reflecting strong international and interdisciplinary research collaboration in the fields of social commerce, consumer behaviour, and digital marketing.This research was financially supported by the Research Management Centre of Universiti Putra Malaysia (GPB/2021/9696700), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (72372166, 71972108), and The Key Research Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Shenzhen (SZ2023A011). DOI 10.1108/MIP-10-2023-0536Dr. Chong Sin Er completed her Ph.D. in Marketing at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Her research interests include marketing, social commerce, e-commerce, and digital consumer behaviour. Her research has been published in SSCI Q1 journals, including Current Issues in Tourism, Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing, and Marketing Intelligence & Planning. She is also an XMUM alumna, holding a Bachelor's degree in International Business (Hons).For more information about Dr. Chong Sin Er and her research profile, please visit: https://www.xmu.edu.my/staff/chong-sin-er.
XMUM Teams Shine in 2026 CCPC Series Contests
In May and June 2026, students from Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) achieved a major breakthrough in competitive programming by winning one gold medal and three bronze medals at multiple China Collegiate Programming Contest (CCPC) National Invitational contests. This marks the first time XMUM students have received awards in CCPC series.A total of six students, forming two teams, represented XMUM at the CCPC National Invitationals held in Qinhuangdao, Fuzhou and Guizhou. Both teams were coached by Dr. Li Jing, Assistant Professor at the School of Computing and Data Science.ContestTeamAwardThe 2026 National Invitational of CCPC (Qinhuangdao) and the 10th Hebei Collegiate Programming ContestfrogCompeteCode（田鸡赛码）(Liu Muxin, Gao Jiayue, Wang Xin)Bronze MedalThe 2026 National Invitational of CCPC (Fuzhou) and the 13th Fujian Collegiate Programming ContestfrogCompeteCode（田鸡赛码）(Liu Muxin, Gao Jiayue, Wang Xin)Gold MedalTime Complexity(Cui Zeyu, Wu Youfan, Huang Sirui)Bronze MedalThe 2026 National Invitational of CCPC (Guizhou) and the Guizhou Provincial Contest Time Complexity(Cui Zeyu, Wu Youfan, Huang Sirui)Bronze Medal Team frogCompeteCode (Liu Muxin, Gao Jiayue, Wang Xin) in CCPC QinhuangdaoTeam Time Complexity (Wu Youfan, Cui Zeyu, Huang Sirui) in CCPC GuizhouBronze Medals in CCPC Qinhuangdao and CCPC GuizhouGold Medal and Bronze Medal in CCPC FuzhouThe China Collegiate Programming Contest (CCPC) is one of China's most influential programming competitions for university students. It challenges participants to solve complex algorithmic and computational problems under strict time constraints, testing their skills in algorithm design, logical reasoning, mathematical modelling, programming implementation and teamwork.Since its establishment in 2015, CCPC has become one of the country's leading collegiate programming competitions, attracting top student teams from universities across China and beyond.In 2025, the Algorithm Contest Interest Group was established under the guidance of Dr. Li Jing and student leader Cui Zeyu to support participation in ICPC and CCPC competitions. The group provides training, team-building opportunities and peer learning platforms for students interested in algorithm and programming contests.
Winners Announced - XMUM's 10th Anniversary Essay Competition
Xiamen University Malaysia is pleased to announce the results of the 10th Anniversary Essay Competition and congratulate the winners on their outstanding work!The winners were chosen by a professional panel of judges, including Dr. Ng Kee Ong, Dr. Ooi Bee Peng, Ms. Li Xiaowen, Dr. Al-Saggaf Mohammad Ali Abdellah, Dr. Irina Ivanova, and representatives from the organizing committee. Here is the list of winners:First Prize: Abdi Abdifatah Ibrahim - The Silence That Changed Everything: My 8,000-Kilometer JourneySecond Prize: Tang Wing Lok - 十年·我在厦门大学马来西亚分校的故事Third Prize: Chan Yi Ying - My Favourite Mid-AutumnSpecial Prize: Fang Xiao（方晓） - 感恩碑Meanwhile, we would like to congratulate another 12 essays that have been selected from the 60 entries we received. They are listed below in alphabetical order:Cheah Yuat Hoong - 我与马来西亚厦门大学的第一个十年Esenalieva Aizhamal Esenalievna - Brick by Brick: Growing Up with XMUMFang Xiao & Zhou Hailiang（方晓 & 周海亮） - 忆厦大马校创办初期的招生工作Gamakharova Mariia - Everything Starts With A DreamIlhomov Azizbek Akbarjon Ugli - Companions, Changes, and Becoming: My Story at XMUMKudaibergen Niara - At XMUM, I Finally BelongedLow Kit Yin - 忆味Lydia Yap Ern Whui - UntitledMubanga Kalumba - My Life at XMUMNorzita Binti Yunus - A Career Change, A Life RewrittenTan Hao - 再见，我的大学Zhang Siyu（张思钰）- The Algorithm of Resilience: How I Coded My Way from Tears to TriumphEssays of the winners and the top stories will be collected into the 10th Anniversary e-Anthology, which is expected to be released later in the year.We would like to thank all the participants who have supported this competition. Your stories have added meaningful chapters to XMUM's journey, and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together in the years to come.
Southeast Asia Division Contest of China International College Students' Innovation Competition 2026
Video file About the CompetitionSEA-CICSIC 2026 is the Southeast Asia regional contest of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC), providing a regional platform for students to participate in this prestigious global competition. It aims to foster cross-cultural collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship among university and college students from Southeast Asian countries, while encouraging participants to apply their innovative solutions to regional and global challenges.The China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC) is a premier global event that unites university and college students worldwide to engage in innovation and entrepreneurship. It provides a platform for participants to showcase their ideas, collaborate with peers, and explore innovative solutions addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. Since its inception in 2015, CICSIC has successfully held consecutive annual competitions. In 2025, it attracted 24.43 million participants from 5,673 universities, with 6.19 million projects submitted and 4,729 projects awarded.All projects submitted to SEA-CICSIC 2026 will be eligible for recommendation to the CICSIC 2026 global competition. Students passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship are invited to participate.Project Entry Requirements1.Projects should address social needs, create new products and business models, and promote the transformation of key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, health, energy, and environmental protection. They should also facilitate the integration of digital technology with education, medical care, transport, finance, and cultural exchange.2.Projects must be ethical, legal, and free of any content that violates Chinese and any other Southeast Asia countries’ laws or regulations. All inventions, patented technologies, and resources involved must have the attendant legal intellectual property rights and proprietary rights. Entrants who submit plagiarized or pirated entries will be disqualified from the competition, forfeit any awards received, and shall bear all legal liabilities.3.Entrants must choose the proper category for submitting their projects. The participating teams must truthfully fill out and submit entry materials in the registration system in a timely manner. Projects that have won the Gold or Silver Awards in previous sessions of the CICSIC and Gold Awards in the MCYIC are not eligible for submission.4.Entrants must be under 35 years old (born in/after 1991).How to ParticipateThe Competition only accepts team entries. All entrants shall participate as teams of 2 to 15 members (team leader included). A team may be formed by members from more than one college. All entrants shall be core members of the team.All entrants must be students who are currently enrolled at a university/college or those who have graduated within the past 5 years (graduated in/after 2021). The application should be submitted by the team leader. A team shall represent only one foreign institution in which the team leader is currently enrolled or has graduated from. In this case, a foreign institution refers to a higher education institution that is located in Southeast Asia countries (outside Mainland China as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions of China) and is qualified to provide tertiary education and award degrees. Participants from different universities are allowed to form a team.All submissions will be classified into one of the following two categories depending on the entrants' academic status: Undergraduate or Postgraduate. The submissions will be further classified into two sub-categories based on the projects’ business stage: Idea Stage and Startup Stage Projects. All participating colleges shall instruct entrants to correctly fill out the application and register in the appropriate category.Requirements for Undergraduate & PostgraduateIdea Stageare creative;have mature product prototypes or service models;have not completed business registration or other types of registration on or before 1 April 2026.The applicant must be the team leader, and the team leader and members must currently be undergraduates or junior college students.Startup StageProjects are projects that have completed business registration or other types of registration (before 1 April 2026).The applicant must be the team leader, the legal representative of the start-up and a current undergraduate or an undergraduate/junior college student who has graduated with an undergraduate degree within the past 5 years.Timeline:Registration Opens: April 11, 2026, 12:00 noon Registration Closes: April 27, 2026, 12:00 noon Eligibility Review: April – May 2026 Finalists Announcement: May 2026 (tentative) Final Competition & Award Ceremony: June 2026Learn more:Event Website: https://events.xmu.edu.my/seacicsic26/Registration Website: https://mys.pilcchina.org/homeXiamen University Malaysia – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center: innocompetition@xmu.edu.my Image
2026/04 Mandarin Class Programme by Department of Chinese Studies
Learning Mandarin is becoming increasingly important in today's global world. At Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), the Student Council of Chinese Studies is introducing the Mandarin Class Programme for international students and staffs who are interested in learning the language and exploring Chinese culture.What You Will LearnThis program provides a fun and structured learning experience where you can develop basic Mandarin skills, including:SpeakingReadingWritingListeningThese skills will support you in your studies, daily life, and future career.Why Join?Learn Mandarin in a friendly and supportive environmentMeet students from different countriesExperience cultural exchange and make new friendsAdditional BenefitsThe programme also allows students from the Department of Chinese Studies to gain teaching experience, making it a meaningful learning opportunity for everyone involved.Sign Up Now!Registration deadline: Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 9pmFees are applicable. Please contact the Student Council of Chinese Studies at chscouncil.xmum@gmail.com for further information.Don’t miss this chance to learn Mandarin and connect with others at XMUM! Image