{"id":2072,"date":"2026-03-04T04:56:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T04:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conference.iium.edu.my\/iclet\/?page_id=2072"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:39:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:39:56","slug":"speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conference.iium.edu.my\/iclet\/index.php\/speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Professor Dr. Surinderpal Kaur<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Professor Dr. Surinderpal Kaur <\/b>is the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics at Universiti Malaya<\/b>, Professor Surinderpal leads Malaysia\u2019s premier institution for linguistic excellence. She is also the Chair of the Malaysian Language Deans Council<\/b>, where she shapes the future of language education and digital humanities across the nation. Beyond the ivory tower, Professor Surinderpal is a powerful voice for global change. A specialist in Critical Discourse Studies<\/b>, her research uncovers the hidden power of language in constructing identities and challenging discrimination\u2014from gender and migration to extremism and Islamophobia. Her expertise is so highly regarded that she has been called upon to address these critical issues at the United Nations<\/b>. More recently, she has emerged as a formidable SDG Champion for Climate Change<\/b>, representing Malaysia at COP29 in Baku<\/b> and leading national taskforces on technology-enhanced learning. Whether she is analyzing political discourse or advocating for climate education, her work is defined by a commitment to using language as a tool for a more equitable world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Professor Dr. Vijayaletchumy A\/P Subramaniam<\/strong> is a preeminent authority in Malay Linguistics and Psycholinguistics<\/strong> from Universiti Putra Malaysia. With a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, Professor Vijayaletchumy has redefined the landscape of language acquisition<\/strong> and pedagogy<\/strong> through her pioneering research in interactional learning and inclusive education. A prolific scholar and visionary innovator, she has authored over 100 publications<\/strong> and successfully mentored 30 PhD graduates<\/strong>, cementng her legacy as a titan of academic mentorship. Her commitment to practical educational solutions has earned her multiple International Gold Medals<\/strong> for her inventive teaching kits at prestigious platforms like ITEX and MTE. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the national language, she was named the 2018 National Malay Language Academic Icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Professor Shameem Rafik-Galea is a distinguished academic at SEGi University and a leading figure in Applied Linguistics. With over 35 years of experience, her research focuses on English for Specific Purposes (ESP), sociolinguistics, and intercultural communication, particularly within the Malaysian context. As the President of the Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) and a key figure in the AILA World Congress, she has significantly shaped language policy and teacher education. Her recent contributions emphasize decolonizing English Language Teaching (ELT) and the urgent preservation of indigenous languages, bridging the gap between academic theory and social advocacy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Mohammad Faisal bin Abu Suaib Khan<\/strong> is the Director General<\/strong> of the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC)<\/strong>, an agency under Malaysia\u2019s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Appointed in January 2026, he leads the strategic development of Malaysia\u2019s Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality (MFTH)<\/strong> ecosystem, focusing on internationalizing standards like the MFAR<\/strong> recognition. With over 15 years of experience in corporate communications and destination marketing, including specialized work in the China market<\/strong>, Mr. Faisal brings a global perspective to faith-based travel. He is currently a Doctoral candidate at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)<\/strong> and holds an MBA from UniRazak<\/strong>. His leadership is central to positioning Malaysia as a Regional Umrah Hub<\/strong> and a premier sustainable destination for the Visit Malaysia 2026<\/strong> campaign.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Fazal Bahardeen<\/strong>, the Founder and CEO of CrescentRating<\/strong> and HalalTrip<\/strong>. A true pioneer in the global travel industry, Mr. Bahardeen is widely recognized as the world\u2019s leading authority on the Halal travel market<\/strong>. Under his visionary leadership, CrescentRating launched the world\u2019s first ranking system for Muslim-friendly travel and the annual Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI)<\/strong>, the industry\u2019s most trusted benchmark. With over two decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience\u2014including a distinguished tenure at Alcatel-Lucent<\/strong>\u2014he has transformed how destinations and brands engage with the multi-billion-dollar Muslim travel segment. An influential speaker and strategist, he has been named among the Top 50 Leaders<\/strong> in the Global Islamic Economy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roslizawati Che Aziz<\/b> is a distinguished academic and the Director of the Entrepreneurship Research Centre<\/b> at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). A senior faculty member in the Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism and Wellness<\/b>, her expertise lies at the intersection of sustainable ecotourism<\/b>, social entrepreneurship<\/b>, and hospitality digitalization<\/b>. With a robust research portfolio focused on rural development<\/b> and SME growth<\/b>, Dr. Roslizawati is widely recognized for her work in community-based tourism and green hospitality practices. She is a prolific author and an active consultant, holding professional ties with the Institute of Hospitality (UK)<\/b>. Her leadership in innovation and academic excellence makes her a leading voice in shaping the future of the regional tourism and entrepreneurial landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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