Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics - MAAL

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THE AIMS OF MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS (MAAL)

• To provide a means for professionals working in applied linguistics to establish and maintain contact with one another and with recent developments in the field of applied linguistics.
• To invite specialists in applied linguistics to give talks, lectures, seminars, workshops, to members of the Association.
• To promote research in applied linguistics.
• To conduct other activities which may be useful for developing the professional competence of members of the Association. MEMBERSHIP RATES

•Ordinary membership at RM50.00 for one year.
•Student membership at RM 30.00 for one year.
•Life membership at RM 500.00 for one time. BENEFITS FROM MAAL MEMBERSHIP

•Free admission to MAAL talks and lectures.
•Discounts on admission to MAAL-organised seminars, colloquia, conferences and workshops.
•Access to a local and international network of applied linguists.
•Facilitate research and practice in applied linguistics.
•Discounted rate for AILA congresse, and MAAL future publication.
•Publish your name on MAAL website. Please proceed to the official website at: http://maal.org.my

CALL FOR PRESENTERS & PARTICIPANTS] THE 3rd IPEALS 2026 IS HERE!​Are you feeling stuck or worried about your research pr...
05/10/2026

CALL FOR PRESENTERS & PARTICIPANTS] THE 3rd IPEALS 2026 IS HERE!

​Are you feeling stuck or worried about your research progress? Need fresh ideas, guidance for your viva/proposal, or help fine-tuning a journal paper?

​WE HEAR YOU!!

​Join us at The 3rd MAAL International Postgraduate & Early-Career Researchers in Applied Linguistics Symposium (IPEALS 2026), organized by MAAL Young Researchers' Outreach (MYRO)!

​Theme: "Reshaping Applied Linguistics: Emerging Voices, Innovative Inquiry, and Shared Futures"

​WHO SHOULD JOIN?

ALL Postgraduate Students (Masters & PhD)
Work-in-Progress Papers
Early-Career Researchers (ECR)

​EVENT DETAILS
​Dates: 21 & 22 November 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
​Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (MYT)
​Platform: Zoom (100% Virtual!)

​THEMATIC TRACKS
1. ​Language Identity and Culture Belonging
2. ​Language, Equity, Policy, Power & Social Change
3. ​Language, Sustainability, Communities & Shared Futures
4. ​AI, Digital Communication & Emerging Language Technologies
5. ​Language Learning, Teaching and Teacher Development
6. ​Discourse, Literacy, Multimodality & Meaning-Making
7. ​Language Across Academic, Professional & Community Contexts
8. ​Language, Mind Development & Individual Differences
9. ​Innovative Methods, Data & Emerging Directions in Applied Linguistics
10. ​Other Areas in Applied Linguistics
11. ​Early-Career Researchers (ECR) Special Category (22 Nov)

​WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS!
​E-Certificate will be provided to all registered presenters and participants!
​Free feedback from experienced academics to smoothen your research journey.
​Expand your academic network across the globe.

​REGISTRATION FEES
​Presenters:
​MAAL Members: FREE!
​Non-MAAL Members: RM30 only!
​Non-Presenting Participants: FREE for EVERYONE!

​IMPORTANT DEADLINE
​Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026

​Seats are limited! Register ASAP before spots fill up!

​REGISTER NOW / SUBMIT ABSTRACT:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4EoBjTztrZDqmId_bNepKpz6Y_UU9RPZtk9yVIBtnForuRQ/viewform

​Reach out and make your voice heard in applied linguistics! See you on Zoom!

​

🎉 DAY RATES ARE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🎉Good news for everyone who wants to be part of MAALIC 2026 but can't commit ...
03/10/2026

🎉 DAY RATES ARE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🎉

Good news for everyone who wants to be part of MAALIC 2026 but can't commit to the full programme: you can now register for individual days!

📅 4 – 6 October 2026
📍 Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)

Pick the day that works best for you and come experience MAALIC 2026 with us. Whether you're joining for one day or more, we'd love to have you there.

💳 Day Rate: RM 50
🔗 Register now: maalic.maal.org.my

Hurry, the event kicks off this Sunday and slots are limited! ⏳

Tag a friend who should join you! 👇

📣 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | MAAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026 🌏The Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) is...
20/09/2026

📣 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | MAAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026 🌏
The Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) is pleased to invite academics, researchers, educators, postgraduate students, language practitioners and all those interested in applied linguistics and language education to join us at:

🎓 MAAL International Conference 2026
“Applied Linguistics and Language Education in a Changing World: Equity. Diversity. Innovation.”

📅 4–6 October 2026
📍 UniSZA, Terengganu, Malaysia
💻 Hybrid Mode – Virtual & Physical
🕗 8.00 AM – 6.00 PM (GMT+8)

🌱 Come and be part of meaningful conversations on how applied linguistics and language education can respond to a rapidly changing world through equity, diversity and innovation.

🌟 Featuring four distinguished keynote speakers:
• YB Senator Datuk Seri Prof. Emeritus Dr. Awang bin Sariyan
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Csilla Weninger
• Prof. Emeritus Dr. Roberta Piazza
• Prof. Dr. Angel Mei Yi Lin

⏰ Registration deadline: 30 September 2026
👉 Register now via the QR code in th

One of us. One of Malaysia’s finest. 🇲🇾A legacy of scholarship, service and dedication that continues to inspire generat...
08/09/2026

One of us. One of Malaysia’s finest. 🇲🇾

A legacy of scholarship, service and dedication that continues to inspire generations.

MAAL is proud to celebrate this extraordinary achievement. ❤️

Dr. Sharifah Ayeshah Syed Mohd Noori (Universiti Malaya)🎤✨ FEATURED SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨🎤We're excited to feature Dr. Sha...
03/09/2026

Dr. Sharifah Ayeshah Syed Mohd Noori (Universiti Malaya)
🎤✨ FEATURED SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨🎤
We're excited to feature Dr. Sharifah Ayeshah Syed Mohd Noori from Universiti Malaya at !

Her talk, "Designing Applied Linguistics Research in Healthcare: Four Pathways to Interdisciplinary Collaboration," shines a light on how language research can strengthen healthcare communication and collaboration across disciplines. 🩺

📅 4–6 October 2026
📍 UniSZA, Terengganu, Malaysia
🔗 maalic.maal.org.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)🎤✨ FEATURED SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨🎤Joining us at ...
03/09/2026

Assoc. Prof. Dr. R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
🎤✨ FEATURED SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨🎤
Joining us at is Assoc. Prof. Dr. R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia!

Her talk, "Bridging the Gap through Forensic Linguistics: Institutional Readiness and Interviewing Reforms Under the New Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code," offers a timely look at how linguistics intersects with justice and legal reform.

Don't miss this powerful cross-disciplinary session! ⚖️

📅 4–6 October 2026
📍 UniSZA, Terengganu, Malaysia
🔗 maalic.maal.org.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jenette Stephen (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)🎤✨ FEATURED SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨🎤We're honoured to welcome As...
03/09/2026

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jenette Stephen (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
🎤✨ FEATURED SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT ✨🎤
We're honoured to welcome Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jenette Stephen from Universiti Malaysia Sabah to !

Her talk, "Centering Indigenous Voices in Language Policy: From Community Resolutions to National Frameworks," explores how grassroots indigenous voices can shape real, lasting language policy — from the ground up.

A must-attend session for anyone passionate about equity and inclusion in language education. 🌏

📅 4–6 October 2026
📍 UniSZA, Terengganu, Malaysia
🔗 maalic.maal.org.my

🎙️ PLENARY SPEAKERS 🎙️Introducing our Plenary Speakers for MAALIC2026 — bringing fresh perspectives on equity, technolog...
03/09/2026

🎙️ PLENARY SPEAKERS 🎙️
Introducing our Plenary Speakers for MAALIC2026 — bringing fresh perspectives on equity, technology, and communication in language education.

Prof. Dr. Subhan Zein (Sunway University) — "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability (DEIS) in Applied Linguistics" 🌍

Prof. Gabriel Fan Fang (EdUHK) — "Forging Global Englishes Pragmatic Competence in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" 🌐

Dr. Chow Ung T'chiang (Universiti Malaya) — "Blurring Boundaries in Health Communication: Uncovering Hidden Promotional Practices in Discourses on Diseases and Medicine" 💊

Dr. Shafa'atussara Silahudin (Universiti Malaya) — "Safeguarding Malay Cultural Heritage in a Changing World: Developing the Mpeg-12 Framework for the Aesthetic Performance of Gurindam Dua Belas" 🎭

📅 4–6 October 2026 | 📍 UniSZA, Terengganu
🔗 maalic.maal.org.my

🎉🚨 SURPRISE! WE’VE GOT NEWS! 🚨🎉You asked. We listened. 💙🔥 THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED - ONE FINAL...
02/09/2026

🎉🚨 SURPRISE! WE’VE GOT NEWS! 🚨🎉

You asked. We listened. 💙

🔥 THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED - ONE FINAL TIME!

⏰ 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 — MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Yes… ONE. LAST. CHANCE. ⏰
And after this time, there will be NO MORE EXTENSIONS.

🌍 MAAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026
Applied Linguistics and Language Education in a Changing World: Equity. Diversity. Innovation.

📅 4–6 October 2026
📍 UniSZA, Terengganu, Malaysia
💻 Hybrid | Physical & Virtual

📝 FINAL Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026
📩 Acceptance Notification: September 2026
💳 Registration Deadline: 30 September 2026
📄 Full Paper Submission: 6 November 2026

🚨 THIS IS THE FINAL CALL.
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to submit… THIS IS IT!

📌 Submit your abstract. Join us at MAALIC 2026.

📧 [email protected]
📲 Scan the QR code to visit the conference website.

🎤 FEATURED SPEAKERS 🎤Meet our Featured Speakers for MAALIC2026 — scholars spotlighting community voices, forensic lingui...
02/09/2026

🎤 FEATURED SPEAKERS 🎤
Meet our Featured Speakers for MAALIC2026 — scholars spotlighting community voices, forensic linguistics, and healthcare research.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jenette Stephen (Universiti Malaysia Sabah) — "Centering Indigenous Voices in Language Policy: From Community Resolutions to National Frameworks" 🌏

Assoc. Prof. Dr. R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia) — "Bridging the Gap through Forensic Linguistics: Institutional Readiness and Interviewing Reforms Under the New Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code" ⚖️

Dr. Sharifah Ayeshah Syed Mohd Noori (Universiti Malaya) — "Designing Applied Linguistics Research in Healthcare: Four Pathways to Interdisciplinary Collaboration" 🩺

📅 4–6 October 2026 | 📍 UniSZA, Terengganu
🔗 maalic.maal.org.my

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