School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Dr. Hakim Abdulrab: Decoding Life's Challenges with an Optimistic Algorithm
"Everything in life is doable" - this simple yet powerful phrase reflects Dr. Hakim Abdulrab's approach to life. Raised in Taiz, Yemen, a bustling city famous for its Mocha coffee production, Hakim Abdulrab developed a strong sense of perseverance and self-motivation, which have guided him throughout his academic journey. "I have always been self-motivated, earning scholarships throughout my academic journey," he recalls.
Department of Physics
Dr. Song Kok Wee: Breaking Boundaries in Physics and Teaching
In Southeast Asia, there's a Malay saying: Bagai katak di bawah tempurung - like a frog under a coconut shell, believing its small world is all there is.Song Kok Wee Kok Wee, Associate Professor of Physics at Xiamen University Malaysia, has spent his career looking beyond those limits. Over 20 years ago, he left Malaysia to study and work in Taiwan, the U.S., and the U.K. Now, in his forties, he has returned home to take on a new role in academia.
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
White Coat Ceremony Marks New Chapter for TCM Students
On 18 January 2025, the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (STCM), Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) successfully hosted the 7th White Coat Ceremony, a solemn and meaningful event dedicated to the Class of 2102 and 2104 (15th and 16th Cohorts) TCM students who are set to embark on their clinical internships at Xiamen University’s affiliated hospitals.
General
1st Malaysia-China Youth Chinese Orchestra Exchange Camp Concludes at XMUM
The inaugural China-Malaysia Youth Chinese Orchestra Exchange Camp was successfully held at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) from 12 to 15 February, attracting over 80 performers from XMUM, Tsinghua University, UTAR and the University of Malaya to share their passion for traditional Chinese music.
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Prof. Chen Shaodong Publishes New Book on Classical and Modern TCM Clinical Practices
Prof. Chen Shaodong from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Xiamen University Malaysia has edited and published a new book titled Synopsis of the Golden Chamber: Clinical Reasoning in Practice（金匮要略临证思维）. This book blends classical TCM with modern clinical practices, offering readers valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Through a series of clinical case studies, it emphasizes the practical application of TCM principles, providing actionable strategies for diagnosis and treatment based on classical Chinese medical theory.
General
XMUM Placed 2nd in Malaysia by Nature Index Ranking
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is placed 2nd in Malaysia by Nature Index Ranking based on research outputs from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024, marking continual progress in the University’s research excellence.Nature Index is an open database that tracks institutions and countries and their scientific output. The Index tracks contributions to research articles published in high quality natural science and health science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers.
