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RESEARCH CENTRES

hong lou meng research centre

Hong Lou Meng Research Centre, University of Malaya was established on 15 December 2018. It is
located in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and is attached to the Department of Chinese
Studies office. The objectives are to enhance interest and level of UM researchers in classical
literature, broaden the dissemination of translated famous classical works into the Malay language
world and establish a platform for international exchange, strengthen the exchange of redology
globally, and promote the dissemination of redology culture in Southeast Asia.
Head of Centre: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fan Pik Wah

humanistic buddhism research centre

Humanistic Buddhism Research Centre, University of Malaya has been established in 2021 in the
Faculty of Art and Social Science, University of Malaya with the collaboration of Fo Guang Shan
Education Centre Malaysia. HBRCUM is the first Humanistic Buddhism Research Centre that has
been set up in Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia and Southeast Asia to carry out research
regarding the humanities, social sciences, the teachings of Buddha and Humanistic Buddhism.
HBRC aims to provide local and international students and the full-time staff of UM, including
academic staff, contractual staff, researchers and research assistants, post-Doctorate, Master and
Doctorate research students, Master and Doctorate course students and undergraduate students
to carry out the above research.
Head of Centre: Dr. Ching Thing Ho

malaysian indian research centre

The Department of Indian Studies at the University of Malaya is committed to advancing Malaysian
Indian (MI) studies through the Research Centre for Malaysian Indians (RCMI). The Centre aims to
elevate the university's standing by amassing resources and encouraging researchers and
students to utilize them effectively. Leveraging strong partnerships with international institutes
across various countries, the RCMI seeks to create a platform for scholars, including those from
non-Tamil-speaking backgrounds, to address local concerns within the global context of MI
studies. Moreover, the Centre aims to introduce Indian/Tamil research to Malaysian society,
fostering mutual understanding and national unity, thereby contributing significantly to nation-
building.
Head of Centre: Professor Dr. Rajantheran Muniandy

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