Position: Professor
Biography :
She is an Associate Professor at UMS. With several administrative positions, as the Founding Head, Coastal Connections Living Lab, and Chief Editor, Borneo Journal of Marine Science and Aquaculture. She has authored and co-authored more than 60 publications. She is a Member of Malaysia’s National Technical Working Group for Management and Conservation of Sharks; a Member of IUCN Snapper, Seabream and Grunt Specialist Group. She is also a member of >10 other scientific committees including the Sabah Biodiversity Council.
The taxonomic findings provided critical inputs for Malaysia's Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) for sharks and rays, where species status assessments directly influenced management recommendations. Additionally, taxonomic research contributed expert views to Malaysia's National Plan of Action (NPOA) for sharks, translating taxonomic discoveries into actionable conservation strategies and catch regulation frameworks.
Collaborative engagement with local communities and regulatory bodies facilitated standardized methodologies and ensured compliance with national biodiversity monitoring requirements. The research demonstrates how taxonomic expertise extends beyond species documentation to shape practical fisheries policy, including habitat protection measures, trade restrictions, and sustainable harvest guidelines.
This work exemplifies the transition from taxonomic discovery to fisheries governance, highlighting how rigorous species identification and collaborative partnerships drive evidence-based marine conservation policy and sustainable fisheries management in Southeast Asian waters.
Keywords: Taxonomy; EAFM; NPOA Sharks; Fisheries Management; Marine Policy
Acknowledgements : I sincerely thank the dedicated researchers whose expertise and collaboration were invaluable to my research. My deepest appreciation extends to the communities involved for their unwavering support and active participation, as well as to my past and present students for their enthusiasm and hard work on the research projects. I am also grateful to my office administrative staff for their steadfast support, and to my Director for her encouragement and unfailing backing, whose contributions were integral to the realization of this work.
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- Marine Ecosystems and Megafauna Conservation Strategies.