Research Grants and Funding for 2021

External Grant: UNESCO

Project Members: Asst. Prof. Dr. Priscilla Moses, Ms. Er Pek Hoon, Asst. Prof. Dr. Wei Chooi Yi

Project Title: Teachers’ Blended Teaching Readiness and Resilience amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic: A study from Malaysia

Grant Amount: RM 9757.40

Project Duration: February 2021


External Grant: Toshiba International Foundation

Project Members: Pok Wei Fong, Law Kian Aun, Chou Ying Chyi (Tunghai University Taiwan), Ng Kar Yee (Utar), Foo Meow Yee

Project Title: Online Lecture Series on Japanese Business, Management and Case Studies

Grant Amount: RM 48000.00

Project Duration: 1 May 2021 to 31 March 2022

External Grant: 

Project Members: Prisicilla Moses, Chen Kah Pin, Er Pek Hoon, Wei Chooi Yi, Ngeow Yeok Meng, Liew Feng Mei, Angelina Anne Fernandez

Project Title: An assessment of the readiness and resilience of Malaysian teachers to conduct blended teaching during Covid-19 pandemic

Grant Amount: RM 9757.40

Project Duration: 1 February 2021 - 31 October 2022

External Grant: MOHE FRGS

Project Members: Priscilla Moses, Cheah Phaik Kin, Professor Wong Su Luan (UPM), Mas Nida Md. Khambari (UPM)

Project Title: Education 4.0 Google Classroom: Analytical Investigation and Development of Malaysian Teachers' Online Teaching Model

Grant Amount: RM 76400.00

Project Duration: 7 September 2021 - 6 September 2023

External Grant: MOHE FRGS

Project Members: Manoranjitham a/p Muniandy, Lim Ean Heng, Anbuselvan Sangodiah, Savita K.Sugathan (UTP), Husniza Binti Husni (UUM) 

Project Title: Haptic based framework in supporting sensory-motor for neurodevelopment of Cognitive Skills among Dyslexic Children

Grant Amount: RM 69000.00

Project Duration: 7 September 2021 - 6 September 2023

External Grant: MOHE FRGS

Project Members: Aun Yichiet, Lee Chen Kang, Gan Ming Lee, Rehan Akbar (UTP), Mohd Fadzil bin Hassan (UTP) 

Project Title: Investigate the Novel Features of Ransomware to Mitigate Cyberattacks

Grant Amount: RM 107200.00

Project Duration: 7 September 2021 - 6 September 2024

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Yeoh Hong Beng, Lim Huai Tein, Lam Weng Hoe, Lam Weng Siew, Song Poh Choo

Project Title: An Optimal Routing Model for Delivering Multi-Perishable Food by Heterogeneous Transportation Vehicles

Grant Amount: RM 25250.00

Project Duration: 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Ooi Kean Thong, Diong Fong Wei, Wei Chooi Yi, Ngeow Yeok Meng, Ong Sheau Wen, Dr Chen Kah Pin 

Project Title: Constructing a Sustainable Education in the IR 4.0: Shaping Constructivist Educators and Active Learners

Grant Amount: RM 163560.00

Project Duration: 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2024

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Wei Chooi Yi, Tan Swee Keow, Lau Lin Sea, Choong Yuen Onn, Lau Say Min Claudia

Project Title: Consumers' Awareness and Perception on the Re-implementation of GST and the Impact on Spending Behaviour in Malaysia

Grant Amount: RM 29400.00

Project Duration: 1 July 2021 to 19 Dec 2022

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Norlis Binti Ismail, Dr Nur Safinas Binti Albakry (UPSI), 

Project Title: Credibility and self-presentation of Micro Celebrities for Product Endorsements ?Instafamous?

Grant Amount: RM 900.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2022

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Natasha Amira Binti Hushairi, Dr. Zakiah Mohd Ashaari (UTM), Prof Dr Yeo Kee Jiar (UTM)

Project Title: Enhancing communication skill and social skills based on Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) via Augmented Reality (AR) for children with autism

Grant Amount: RM 7900.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2022

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Thaw Zin, Avneet Kaur, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Prof. Dr Ngeow Yun Fong, Pok Wei Fong, Aloysius Yapp

Project Title: Impact of Digital Transformation on Perception, Need and Practice of Educators and Learners in Bioethics & Humanities during Covid-19 Pandemic

Grant Amount: RM 10400.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2022

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Chan Lee Kwun, Lee Chen Kang, Associate Professor William Yeoh (Deakin University), Siew Pei Hwa

Project Title: Modelling the adoption of cloud business intelligence in higher education

Grant Amount: RM 26000.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2021 to 21 Dec 2022

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Lee Chee Loong, Nurullashkeen Binti Mohd Anis, Lau Wai Kwan, Wei Chooi Yi, Kuah Yoke Chin

Project Title: Needs Analysis on Online Teaching and Learning: A new evidence in the mathematics-related courses in upper secondary education

Grant Amount: RM 5400.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2022

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Chang Yi Chang, Noor Azmira Binti Mohamed, Cheryl a/p Chelliah Thiruchelvam, Mok Sew Kuen,  Yvonne Hoh Jgin Jit

Project Title: Satu Kajian ke atas Pameran dan Artifak Kompleks Sejarah Pasir Salak dan Muzium Negeri Kedah: Penelitian Terhadap Konteks, Memori dan Sejarahnya di Nusantara

Grant Amount: RM 5000.00

Project Duration: 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022


Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Sreenivasulu Sura, John Paul Evangel Judson, Gan Quan Fu, 

Project Title: The effectiveness of online flipped classroom as a pedagogical tool in Anatomy education: A pilot study

Grant Amount: RM 6500.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2022


Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Pang Sook Theng, Liew How Hui, 

Project Title: The Effectiveness of Online Learning for Undergraduates during and after COVID-19 Pandemic

Grant Amount: RM 4000.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2021 to 19 Dec 2022


Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Rafidah Abd.Razak, Norlis Binti Ismail, Muliyati Binti Mat Alim 

Project Title: The expectations of M40 parents towards the implementation of home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) at public schools in Perak, Malaysia

Grant Amount: RM 3500.00

Project Duration: 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022