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Women Researcher Award

Fong Peng Chew
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Fong Peng Chew
Affiliation University of Malaya
Country Malaysia
Scopus ID 36967824700
Documents 63
Citations 115
h-index 5
Subject Area Language Education
Event Top Teachers Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-7876-7979
Google Scholar HCYrCRUAAAAJ

Fong Peng Chew is an academic scholar in language education, Malay studies, sociolinguistics, and multicultural literary education at the University of Malaya. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive contributions in teaching, research, publication, curriculum development, translation studies, and educational leadership within Malaysia and international academic communities.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the academic profile, scholarly contributions, research leadership, and educational service activities of Fong Peng Chew from the University of Malaya. Her work in Malay language education, multilingual literacy, sociolinguistics, curriculum development, and educational publishing has contributed to regional and international educational discourse. Her involvement in research grants, editorial boards, scholarly publishing, and intercultural educational collaboration reflects a sustained contribution to academic development and teacher education.[2]

Keywords

Language Education; Malay Studies; Sociolinguistics; Educational Research; Literacy Education; Curriculum Development; Multicultural Literature; Early Childhood Education; Translation Studies; Educational Leadership.

Introduction

Fong Peng Chew obtained a doctoral degree in Malay Studies from the National University of Malaysia and currently serves at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. Her academic responsibilities include postgraduate coordination, curriculum consultation, educational research, scholarly publication, and language pedagogy. She has also contributed to textbook editing, multilingual educational resources, and policy-oriented educational research initiatives in Malaysia.[3]

Her research interests include Malay language education, Chinese language education, children’s literature in education, sociolinguistics, multicultural literary studies, and literacy development. Through interdisciplinary academic engagement, she has participated in national and international conferences, educational collaborations, and scholarly review activities.[4]

Research Profile

Fong Peng Chew has completed more than forty research projects, including numerous projects funded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. She has served as principal investigator and project researcher in studies related to literacy development, national literature, multicultural education, early childhood education, and pedagogical innovation.[2]

  • Completed and ongoing research projects exceeding forty in total.
  • Principal investigator for multiple nationally funded education projects.
  • Research specialization in language education, literature education, and sociolinguistics.
  • Editorial and peer-review service for SSCI and Scopus-indexed journals.
  • International collaborations with universities and educational institutions in China.

Research Contributions

The scholarly contributions of Fong Peng Chew extend across educational publishing, textbook development, multicultural language research, translation studies, and pedagogical policy consultation. She has contributed extensively to Malay language curriculum development and educational content evaluation for Malaysian schools.[5]

Her academic activities include leadership roles in educational associations, visiting professorships in China, and editorial responsibilities for multiple international journals. She has also contributed to intercultural communication and multilingual educational discourse through publications and collaborative teaching activities.[4]

  • Publication of books and scholarly articles related to multicultural society and language education.
  • Participation in curriculum development and educational policy consultation.
  • Editorial leadership in international educational and social science journals.
  • Promotion of intercultural educational collaboration between Malaysia and China.

Publications

Fong Peng Chew has produced an extensive body of academic publications, including books, edited volumes, journal articles, conference proceedings, and translated educational works. Selected notable publications include the following:[3]

  • Masyarakat Berbilang Kaum dalam Sastera Kebangsaan di Malaysia (2007).
  • The Malay Language: A Bridge to Knowledge (2011).
  • Cerpen dan Perpaduan Nasional (2013).
  • Kaedah Penyelidikan Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak (2021).
  • Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on New Computational Social Science (2024). DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-230-9_1

Research Impact

Fong Peng Chew’s academic influence is reflected through her scholarly publications, citation metrics, editorial contributions, educational consultancy, and participation in international academic collaborations. Her work supports educational literacy development, multilingual communication, and multicultural educational engagement within Malaysia and broader Asian academic networks.[1]

She has served as reviewer and editorial board member for numerous international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Her contributions to educational policy, textbook evaluation, and teacher education have further strengthened her role in language and literacy scholarship.[5]

Award Suitability

The academic profile of Fong Peng Chew demonstrates sustained scholarly engagement in language education, educational leadership, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary research. Her contributions to multilingual education, educational publishing, international collaboration, and scholarly mentorship align with the objectives commonly associated with academic recognition programs such as the Top Teachers Awards.[2]

Her long-standing service in teaching, research supervision, editorial activities, and educational innovation further supports recognition for contributions to higher education and academic advancement in language and literacy studies.[4]

Conclusion

Fong Peng Chew has established a significant academic presence in language education, literary studies, educational research, and multicultural scholarship. Through extensive publication activity, educational leadership, international collaboration, and scholarly service, she has contributed to academic development within Malaysia and the wider international educational community. Her profile reflects consistent engagement in advancing educational research, literacy development, and intercultural understanding.[3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Fong Peng Chew, Author ID 36967824700. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36967824700
  2. University of Malaya. (n.d.). Academic and professional profile of Associate Professor Dr. Fong Peng Chew. https://www.um.edu.my/
  3. Chew, F. P. (2011). The Malay Language: A Bridge to Knowledge. National Department for Culture and Arts, Malaysia.https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HCYrCRUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  4. Web of Science. (n.d.). Research and editorial activities of Fong Peng Chew. https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/B-5314-2010
  5. Chitrakar, R., Liliana, M., Dobrota, D., Chew, F. P., & Tessema, A. T. (2024). Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on New Computational Social Science. Atlantis Press.DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-230-9_1
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