From Dialogue to Impact: Educational Psychology in Focus at the Indonesia-Malaysia Roundtable

Dr. Hue Chi Yin, Lecturer from the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, was invited to deliver a keynote address at the Indonesia-Malaysia Educational Psychology Academic Roundtable, hosted by Muhammadiyah University, Bandung, Indonesia. The event was jointly organised by the Indonesian Educational Psychology Association (West Java Region) and Muhammadiyah University Bandung. Representing Malaysia, Dr. Hue presented a keynote entitled “Voices of Educational Psychologists in Malaysia: Exploring Roles, Challenges, and Support Needs for Professional Recognition.” 

In her address, she highlighted the pivotal roles of educational psychologists in Malaysia, examined the challenges in achieving professional recognition, and emphasised the need for stronger institutional and policy-level support to advance the profession. The roundtable convened eight distinguished speakers, four from Indonesia and four from Malaysia, providing a dynamic platform for scholarly exchange. Discussions centred on training practices, models of professional development, and collaborative approaches to strengthening the field across both nations.

The event attracted Indonesian students, academics, and practising educational psychologists, fostering meaningful dialogue and regional collaboration. It also underscored the evolving role of educational psychology within the ASEAN region and reinforced the importance of cross-border partnerships in shaping the discipline’s future.