MoU with Federation of Taoist Associations Malaysia

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and the Federation of Taoist Associations Malaysia (FTAM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Sungai Long Campus on 10 March 2023.

From left: Prof Dato’ Ewe and Daozhang Tan delivering their speech

UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat gave a speech at the event. He said, “With the signing of this MoU, UTAR and FTAM will officially begin the strategic partnership to initiate joint research initiatives for Taoism study. This is a good opportunity for both parties to come together to share knowledge and expertise for a win-win partnership in research projects together.”

He added, “UTAR and FTAM will also work together to facilitate the academic staff of both universities for professional development, enhance their learning experience and jointly organise activities related to Taoism. We can also work closely on organising seminars, talks, conferences, and workshops. These initiatives would provide academics and students with an excellent learning opportunity to improve their learning experience, professional development and curriculum development.”

FTAM President Daozhang Tan Hoe Chieow said, “I am honoured to be here today to sign this MoU with UTAR. Through this MoU, we hope to begin academic cooperation with UTAR by holding talks, seminars, conferences, workshops, etc., to promote Taoist culture.” He also expressed his hope to see a Taoist society set up at UTAR. “I hope through this MoU, we can work together and make it successful,” he added.

The MoU between UTAR and FTAM was signed by Prof Dato’ Ewe and Daozhang Tan. The witnesses were UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min and FTAM Secretary Lau Chean Kiat.

Under this MoU, both parties will initiate joint projects involving collaborative research related to the study of Taoism and facilitate exchanges of ideas by jointly organising seminars, conferences, workshops, and more.

Also present at the signing ceremony were FTAM Vice President Lim Hock Bee, FTAM General Treasurer Dato’ Lim Lai Seng, FTAM Welfare Officer Low Lin Hua, UTAR Division of Community and International Networking Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, UTAR Institute of Chinese Studies Dean Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei, UTAR Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Social and Policy Studies (TCLC) Chairperson Assoc Prof Dr Chin Yee Mun, Faculty of Creative Industries academic Lee Kin Keong and TCLC Assistant Manager Lee Jenn Yuan.

Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) and Daozhang Tan displaying the MoU documents

Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) and Daozhang Tan signing the MoU

Seated, from left: Prof Goi, Prof Dato’ Ewe, Daozhang Tan, Daozhang Lau

 Back row, from left: Lee Jenn Yuan, Lee Kin Keong, Dr Chong, Daozhang Lim, Daozhang Low, Dato’ Lim, Dr Chin and Dr Lai