Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- PhD in Political Science - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bristol
- Master of Social Science (Political Science) - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Political Science)[Distinction] - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Lau Zhe Wei (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
lauzhewei@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
I officially joined IIUM as Assistant Professor on October 2018. Prior to this, I was an Academic Trainee attached to IIUM, sponsored to pursue my PhD (Politics) in University of Bristol. Before furthering my PhD studies, I had teaching experience in a few private higher education institutions. Beside the courses that I had taught (as shown in another section), my main research areas include, but not limited to Malaysian politics, electoral studies, Malaysian Chinese studies and Hong Kong Politics. I was also a SUSI Scholar in year 2019, sponsored by the Department of State, United States.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Political Sciences and Public Policy ~ Electoral Studies - Hong Kong elections
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Political Sciences and Public Policy ~ Electoral Studies - Elections in Malaysia
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Political Sciences and Public Policy ~ Malaysian Politics - Malaysian Politics
Teaching Responsibilities
Ethnic Politics in Malaysia | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
INTERNSHIP | 2018/2019 |
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
MALAYSIAN POLITICAL IDEAS & EXPERIENCE | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
MALAYSIAN POLITICAL IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES | 2023/2024 |
POLITICAL & GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEMS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
RESEARCH PAPER I | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
RESEARCH PAPER II | 2021/2022 |
SEMINAR ON ETHNICITY AND POLITICS IN MALAYSIA | 2021/2022 |
Supervision
Political Survival Through Strategic Reconciliation: The Case Of Muslim Minority In Sri Lanka
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Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Ethnic Management In Malaysia (1950s-1970s): An Analysis Using Historical Institutionalism Approach
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Ph.D
Completed
2020
Member Supervisory Committee
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Exploring Electoral Literacy Through Voters Education Module.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Role Of E- Government In Enhancing E- Democracy: A Study Of Selangor Local Governments.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Legislative Oversight And Government Accountability: A Study Of The Role Of Selangor State Legislative Assembly In Talam Debt Settlement.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Federalism As A Pathway To Stability: Examining The Potential For A Federal Framework In Yemen’S Political Landscape.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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International Refugee Crisis: Malaysia'S Refugee Policy And Public Perception
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Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Sabah Political Transformation In Malaysia’S 14th General Election: An Analysis.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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"The Role Of Youth In Malaysian Politics".
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2022 | Publics Current Perceptions of Government Programmes and Issues |
2022 - 2022 | Public's Perceptions of Government Programmes and Current Issues |
2021 - 2022 | FGD on Public's Perceptions of Government Programmes and Current Issues |
2020 - 2020 | Perspectives of Malaysians towards the Socioeconomic Wellbeing and Political Stability in Malaysia |
2020 - 2022 | Research Component for APPGM-SDG 2020 |
2019 - 2019 | Socio-Political Sentiments of Non Malays in Johor |
On-Going
2020 - Present | Understanding the needs and expectations of SMEs post-Covid-19 |
Award & Recognition
08 Jul, 2019 | Study of U.S. Institute (SUSI for Scholar 2019) - Department of States, United States | International |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2021 | Analysis of the 14th general election in Malaysia and general political developments in other countries. In: Women 2 Win: Global Asian Women Leaders Network (GAWLN) Cohort 2/2021, |
2021 | Can a mouse lift an elephant? explanation of chinese investment in Malaysia’s East Coast railway construction. In: Research Seminars on ASEAN-China-Norms, |
2020 | Recent political developments in Malaysia. In: Webinar Series in Politics & Society - 4, |
2019 | David vs Goliath: a lesson from Hong Kong district election. In: Talk Organised by Department of Political Science, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia For Public, |
2019 | Introducing extradition law in Hong Kong : erupting the latent. In: International Conference On Religion, Governance And Sustainable Development (ICRGD2019), |
Book
2021 | Penyetempatan Matlamat Pembangunan Lestari, Buku Rujukan Pembangunan Kapasiti. Malaysian CSO-SDG Alliance, ISBN: |