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YON WENG WOE

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Current job ：

Research Fellow (Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies)
Part-Time Lecture (New Era University College)
 
Academic Qualification ：
 
Doctor of History (World History) — Xiamen University 
Master of Arts (Chinese Studies) — Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 
Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies) — Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman 

Research Interests

  • Chinese in Malaysia

  • Malaysian National Archives Research

  • Chinese Kapitan

  • A Study of Rice Milling

  • Chinese genealogy

Dissertation 

  1. “Research on Sin Min Secondary School and Sin Min Secondary School (Private)  in  Sungai Petani, Kedah”, Petaling Jaya: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Undergraduate thesis, 2009.4. (Supervisor: Dr. Chong Siou Wei)

  2. “The Social Interaction between Hakka Kapitans and Chinese Dialect Groups in Kedah: A Case Study on Tee Choon Too and Low Ah Lip”, Petaling Jaya: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, MA thesis, 2013.4. (Supervisor: Dr. Chong Siou Wei)

  3. “The Evolution of Position of the Chinese in the Malayan’s Rice Milling before the Second World War”, Xiamen:  Research School of Southeast Studies, Xiamen University, PhD thesis, 2018.6. (Supervisor: Dr. Nie Dening)

​Books

  1. LI jun; edited and annotated by NIE Dening, YON Weng Woe: Annotation of Penang Island Chronicle, Xiamen: Xiamen University Press, December 2022.

Journal Article 

  1. “Research on Chinese Kapitan Tee Choon-Too of Kedah State”, Collectanea of History NCCU, No 21 (2011.12), pp. 1-26. 

  2.  “The Evolution of Chinese Kapitan System in Malay Peninsula”, Shi-Hui, No. 16 (2012.12), pp. 75-98. 

  3. “Supplementary Note in Kapitan Li Wei-Ching of Malacca based on the Xiamen Guangyu Tang Li Families Genealogy”, Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 4, No. 1(2015), pp. 59-70. 

  4. “Research on Southeast Asia Ming Adherents in using the term “Long Fei” ”, Malaysian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 6, No. 1 & 2 (2017), pp. 1-16.

  5. “Research Overview on Chinese Kapitan in Malacca”, Journal of Malaysian Chinese Studies, Volume 21 (2018), pp. 131-142.     

  6. “A Supplementary Note on Notchin and Tay Hong Yong, the Chinese Kapitan of Malacca: Base of Zheng Families Genealogy”,  Journal of Chinese Literature and Culture, Volume 7, No.1 (2019.6), pp. 58-73.

  7. “Research on Kedah Chinese Kapitan: A Case Study on Lee Yok Siew’ s life story”, Xue Wen, Volume 16, No. 1 (2019), pp. 16-23.

  8. “A Study on the Chinese Kapitan Chua Su Cheong and the Poh San Teng Temple in Malacca”, (with Eunice Hau Huey wen), Journal of History and Anthropology, Volume 18, No. 1 (2020.4), pp. 47-73. 

  9. “A Supplementary Note on Chan Ki Lock and Chan Jam Qua, the Two Chinese Kapitan of Malacca”, Journal of Malaysian Chinese Studies, Volume 25 (2018.12), pp. 65-89.      

  10. “A Supplementary Note on Chan Olim, Chinese Kapitan of Malacca”, Journal of South Seas Society, Volume 75 (2021.12), pp. 79-95. 

  11. “A Supplementary Note on Tan Ki Hou, the Chinese Kapitan of Malacca”, Journal of World Confederation of Institutes and Libraries for Chinese Overseas Studies, Volume 9 (2022.3), pp.190-204.

  12. “On the New Historical Materials and Their Value in the Study of the Chinese Kapitans of Malacca: Focusing on the ‘Zheng Families Genealogy’, ‘Xiamen Guangyu Tang Li Families Genealogy’ and ‘Zeng Family Genealogy’ ”, Xue Wen, Volume 24, No. 2 (2023), pp. 87-97. ​​

  13. “A Study of the Selangor Secretary Files: An Introduction to the Archives Concerning Kapitan Yap Ah Loy's Application for British Naturalization”, Xue Wen, Volume 24, No. 2 (2023), pp. 98-102. 

  14. “Niam Hoa Meng: A Forgotten Chinese Kapitan of Pekan, Pahang”, Xue Wen, Volume 24, No. 2 (2023), pp. 103-107. 

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Chapter in Books / Conference Proceedings 

  1. Title of Book Chapter: “Tan Tong Hye”, (co-authored with Dr. Chong Siou Wei), edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 54-57.

  2. Title of Book Chapter: “Chan Kong Choy”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 62-65. 

  3. Title of Book Chapter: “Tan Chee Khoon”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 246-249.

  4. Title of Book Chapter: “Tee Choon Too”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 278-281. 

  5. Title of Book Chapter: “Tung Yen”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 310-313.

  6. Title of Book Chapter: “Fang Chuang Pi”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 342-345.

  7. Title of Book Chapter: “Lee Meng”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 646-649.

  8. Title of Book Chapter: “Lim Kok Thay”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 786-789.

  9. Title of Book Chapter: “Ling Liong Sik”, (co-authored with Dr. Chong Siou Wei), edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 822-825.

  10. Title of Book Chapter: “Lim Ah Leh”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 870-873.

  11. Title of Book Chapter: “Loh Su Yin, Peter”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 970-973. 

  12. Title of Book Chapter: “Khoo Siak Chiew”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 1034-1037. 

  13. Title of Book Chapter: “Wong Poh Nee”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 1142-1145. 

  14. Title of Book Chapter: “Ong Tin Kim”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 1186-1189.

  15. Title of Book Chapter: “Siow Lee Chan”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 1270-1273. 

  16. Title of Book Chapter: “Koh Tsu Koon”, edited by Dr Ho Khai Leong(Chief Editor), Malaysian Chinese Historical Personalities, Centre for Chinese Studies Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2014, pp. 1314-1317. 

  17. “The Evolution of Position of the Chinese in the Kedah’s Rice Milling before the Second World War”, I’ m Migrant: New Perspectives in the Studies of Oversea Chinese, Taipei: National Taiwan Normal University Press, 2016, pp. 199-229.

  18. “Supplement to the Genealogy of the Chinese Kapitans of Malacca: On Newly Discovered Materials and Research Experiences in Recent Years (2013-2020) ”, Selected Papers on The Fifth Biennial International Conference on Malaysian Chinese Studies, 2021, Kuala Lumpur: Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies; Taipei: National Taiwan Normal Univesity, 2022, pp. 47-80.

Conference Papers 

  1. “The Evolution of Chinese Kapitan System in Malay Peninsula”, presented in International Postgraduate Symposium on Chinese Overseas Studies: Identity and cultural politics, Place: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Heritage Hall (Kampar, Perak); Date: 25-26 May 2012.

  2. “The Development of the Chinese in the Kedah’s Rice Milling before the Second World War”, Presented in “I’ m Migrant: Seminar on Kinmen Overseas Chinese Hometown and Overseas Chinese Studies (2013)”, Place: National Quemoy University, Taiwan; Date: 28-29 June 2013.

  3. “Research on Chinese Kapitan Lee Yok Siew of Kedah State”, Presented in 8th International conference of ISSCO, Place: Palace of the Golden Horses, Kuala Lumpur; Date: 17-18 August 2013.

  4. “The Research of the Relationship between Chinese Millers and Governors and Farmers in Kedah before the Second World War”, Presented in  2014 “Overseas Chinese Studies” Postgraduate International Symposium - Globalization and Chinese Studies: New Vision, New Orientation and New Paradigm, Place: Xiamen University, China; Date: 20-21 September 2014.

  5. “A Historical Figure Who Had been Forgotten for Four Centuries: Chinese Kapitan of Malacca Tay Hong Yong”, Presented in The Maritime Silk Road and Southeast Asian Chinese Diaspora: Past, Present and Future, Place: Xiamen University, China; Date: 23-27 November 2018.

  6. “A Supplementary Note on Tan Ki Hou, the Chinese Kapitan of Malacca”, Presented in International Society for the Studies of the Chinese Overseas, ISSCO X, Place: Jinan University, China; Date 8-12 November 2019.

  7. “A Supplementary Note on a Chronology of the Chinese Kapitan of Malacca: An introduction to Some New Source Materials and Fieldwork Experience (2013-2020)”, Place: Zoom Meeting; Date: 29-30 May 2021.

  8. “Supplement to the Genealogy of the Chinese Kapitans of Pekan, Pahang”, presented at the 6th International Conference on Malaysian Chinese Studies, organized by the Center for Malaysian Chinese Studies and jointly organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies (UTAR) ; Place: Tunku Abdul Rahman University (Sungai Long Campus); Date: 14-15 October 2023.

  9. “Supplement to the Genealogy of the Chinese Kapitans of Negeri Sembilan—Focusing on the National Archives of Malaysia”, presented at the 25th Annual Conference on Southeast Asian Studies in Taiwan, organized by the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, National Chi Nan University; Place: National Chi Nan University; Date: 27-28 October 2023.

  10. “Tracing the Roots: An Introduction to the Ancestral Hometowns of the Chinese Kapitans of Malacca”, presented at the Chinese Diaspora in the Dynamic Changes of Southeast Asia: Opportunities and Challenges, organized by the Research School of Southeast Asia Studies, Xiamen University; Place: Xiamen University; Date: 12-14 April 2024.

  11. “Exploring the Connection between the Family of Malacca Chinese Kapitan Li Weijing and Their Ancestral Home in Xiamen through the ‘Xiamen Guangyu Tang Li Families Genealogy’ ” presented at the Retrospect Across the Centuries: International Conference on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between Malaysia and China, organized by the Confucius Institute, UTAR; Place: Tunku Abdul Rahman University (Kampar Campus); Date: 24 May 2024.

  12. “The Evolution of the Chinese Kapitan System in Malacca and Its Genealogy,” presented at the Malacca and Zeelandia: The Past and Present of Early Modern East Asian Port Cities," organized by Southern University College; Place: Southern University College; Date: 6 July 2024.

Academic Lectures/Talks 

  1. “Research on Chinese Kapitan Tee Choon-Too of Kedah State”, Achievement exchange meeting between UTAR and Xiamen University, Place: Xiamen University, China; Date: 16 October 2012.

  2. “Impression of China - A Journey of Sinology and Culture in Fujian”, China student talk about Malaysia, Malaysian student talk about China, Place: Xiamen University, China; Date: 4 December 2013.

  3. “A Supplementary Note on Notchin and Tay Hong Yong, the Chinese Kapitan of Malacca: Base of Zheng Families Genealogy”, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Forum(1): Uncover the Mystery of Chinese Kapitan in Malacca, Place: Teng Choo Hall, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple; Date: 9 February 2018.

  4. “From books to field: Reconstruct the history of the forgotten Malacca Chinese Kapitan through the fieldwork”, Kopitiam Talk, New Era University College, Place: New Era University College; Date: 4 July 2019.

  5. “The Evolution of Chinese Kapitan System in Malay Peninsula”, Aifm（《爱谈大小事》之博士来聊）, Date: 6 July 2019.

  6. “Chinese participation in the Malayan rice trade before World War II”, Aifm（《爱谈大小事》之博士来聊）, Date: 16 May 2020.

  7. “Field Experience and Discovery: Reconstructing the Forgotten History of Kapitan, a Hokkien Chinese in Malacca from Field Investigation”, Lectures of the Min-nan Cultural Studies Unit, Institute of Chinese Studies, UTAR, Place: Zoom Meeting; Date: 13 March 2021.

  8. “The Life Story of Kapitan Tan Ki Hou, the Chinese Kapitan of Malacca”, the 114th Southern Saloon Humanities and Academic Seminar (Research Institute of Chinese Ethnicity And Culture), Date: 29 November 2022.

  9. “Historical Exploration of Chinese Kapitan Yap Ah Loy: Verification and Discoveries from National Archives”, presented at the ‘Kapitan Yap Ah Loy Pioneering Entrepreneurship Forum’ for the 160th Anniversary Celebration of the Fui Chui Association, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Date：25 May 2024.

  10. “A Supplementary Note on a Chronology of the Chinese Kapitan of Negeri Sembilan: Verification and Discoveries from National Archives of Malaysia”,  N.S. Chinese Heritage Museum, Date: 27 July 2024.

Research Projects 

  1. 2008.8-2009.11        — A Study on National-type Secondary Schools (Formerly Chinese Secondary Schools) in Malaysia (INSAP; Principal Investigator: Dr. Lim Chooi Kwa , Dr. Chong Siou Wei, Dr. Liau Ping Leng) — Research Assistant

  2. 2008.12-2013.3   — Malaysian Chinese Personalities (Principal Investigator: Dr. Ho Khai Leong) — Research Assistant (Political group)

  3. 2009.12-2011.12      — A Research Project on Chinese New Villages in Daerah Kulai (NV MULTI CORPORATION BHD.; Principal Investigator: Dr. Wong Wun Bin , Dr. Chong Siou Wei) — Reseach Assistant 

  4. 2012.1-2013.8   — Min-nan Culture Studies (YTL CORPORATION BERHAD; Principal Investigator:  Dr. Chong Siou Wei) — Research Assistant 

  5. 2017.1-                 — Proofreading and Annotation to Bing Lang Yu Zhi Lue, author: Li Jun (Xiamen University Press) — Co-authorship with Professor Nie Dening, Research School of Southeast Studies, Xiamen University.

  6. 2018.8-                  — Program of Chinese Dialect Groups in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Documents in National Archives (Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies) — Research Fellow

  7. 2018.8-                  — Research on Chinese Kapitan in Malacca (17th to 19th century) — Individual plan 

  8. 2024.1- 2024.6      — Genting Visitor Galleria

Fellowship/
Awards 

  1. MyBrain15 Scholarships (2009.6-2013.6) — Univesiti Tunku Abdul Rahman — Master of Arts (Chinese Studies) 

  2. “Remembrance of Professor Dr Wang, Shiu-Hui” Dissertation Excellence Award (2013.6) - “The Development of the Chinese in the Kedah’s Rice Milling before the Second World War”, Presented in “ I’m Migrant: Seminar on Kinmen Overseas Chinese Hometown and Overseas Chinese Studies (2013)”

  3. Chinese Government Scholarships from China Scholarship Council (2013.9-2018.7) — Xiamen University, China - Doctor of History

Other Experience 

  1. Exchange Student-National Chi Nan University, Taiwan (2011.2-2011.6)

Other Papers 

  1. “Xiamen Guangyu Tang Li Families Genealogy and Its Research Values”, CMCS Bulletin, 2019, pp. 8-12.

  2. “Zheng Families Genealogy and Its Research Values”, CMCS Bulletin, 2020, pp. 32-36.

  3. “A Supplementary Note on a Chronology of the Chinese Kapitan of Malacca”, CMCS Bulletin, 2021, pp. 9-15.

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