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Curriculum Vitae

Peck-Leong, TAN (PL Tan)

PL Tan has been an academician for the last 15 years. He begins as junior lecturer in 2002 and was promoted as associate professor in 2015. He currently serves at Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, Universiti Teknologi MARA. Prior to that, PL works in one of the biggest bank in Malaysia as assistant manager for nearly 6 years. He obtained his PhD in Labor Economics from University of Waikato New Zealand under the supervision of Professor John Gibson in 2011. His area of research is in development economics, particularly in human capital development, which comprise of human capital investment, migration, poverty, gender inequality, and workers wellbeing. His life long passion is in teaching, helping, and guiding his students to reach their highest potential.

CONTACTS

Telephone: 006016-2037373(Mobile)

Email: pecktan1@gmail.com / tanpe325@uitm.salam.edu.my

Mailing Address Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Economics, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, 2011

M. App. Stat., Faculty of Economics & Administration, Universityof Malaya, 2001

B. A (Economics), University of Malaya, 1996

Dissertation/Thesis: “The Economic Impacts of Migrant Maids in Malaysia,” Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Waikato, 2011.

“Awareness & Attitude Towards Environmental Issues, A Case Study in Section 17 Petaling Jaya, Selangor,” Master dissertation, University of Malaya, 2001.

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WORK EXPERIENCE Years Institution Position Jan 2017 - present Arshad Ayub Graduate Business

School. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Coordinator Post Graduate Program (Coursework)

May 2015 - present Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Associate Professor

Jan 2010 – May 2015 Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Senior Lecturer

Feb 2008 – Feb 2009 Department of Economics, University of Waikato.

Assistant Lecturer

Apr 2002 – Dec 2010 Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Lecturer

Jan 2001 – Mac 2002 Malayan Banking Bank Ltd, Malaysia

Assistant Manager

Feb 1998 – Dec 2001 Pacific Bank Ltd, Malaysia

Assistant Manager

Aug 1996 – Jan 1998 Pacific Bank Ltd, Malaysia

Management Trainee,

Apr 1995 – Jul 1996 Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya.

Research Assistant for Prof. Tan Poo Chang

RESEARCH GRANTS Population Studies Unit Grant (PSU, under the grant from UNDP) “Brain Drain of Future Professional in Malaysia”, (Geetha Subramaniam). Jan 2016 to June 2016 – RM7000 (approx. USD 1500). Research Acculturation Grant Scheme (RAGS, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, “An Economic Analysis of Workplace Flexibility on Female Labour Market”, (with Nurul Ainun, Ruzita Baah & Geetha Subrmaniam), Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 – RM40,000 (approx. USD13,000) Research Acculturation Grant Scheme (RAGS, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, “Educated Women’s Work Decision on Human Capital”, (with Hadijah Iberahim, Ruzita Baah & Geetha Subrmaniam), Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 – RM50,000 (approx. USD17,000)

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Research Intensive Faculty (RIF), Universiti Teknologi MARA, “Modeling the Impact of Workplace Reforms on Female Labour Market in Malaysia”, (with Geetha Subramaniam), Nov 2012 to Nov 2014, RM20,000 (approx. USD16500) Research Intensive Faculty (RIF), Universiti Teknologi MARA, “Modeling The Impact of Higher Education on Malaysian Female Labour Force Participation”, (with Geetha Subramaniam), Sept 2012 to Sept 2014, RM20,000 (approx. USD6500) Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, “Modeling the Socio Economic Factors of HIV/AIDS Infection Among Malaysian Women”, (with Badariah Saad & Geetha Subrmaniam), April 2012 to April 2014 – RM50,000 (approx. USD17,000) Institute of Research, Development and Commercialization (IRDC), Universiti Teknologi MARA, “Perception of the Younger Generation Towards Elderly Care”, (with Ruzita Baah & Geetha Subramaniam), 2005, US3000. Intensification of Research in Priority Areas (IRPA) Malaysia, “Optimizing the Potential of Olde Persons as Critical Resources for Development: A Case Study in Urban Malaysia”, (with Ng Sor Tho, Tey Nai Peng, Noor Azina Ismail, Geetha Subramaniam, Ruzita Baah & Sia Bi Kai), 2004, US30,000.

CONSULTATION Malaysia Productivity Corporation, COMPETITIVENESS OPINION SURVEY, from September 2014 to November 2014, project amount RM15,0000 (with AP Dr Norlida Abdul Hamid)

PUBLICATION RESEARCH BOOK & BOOK

(2015-01-01).

Proceedings Of The 1st Aagbs International Conference On Business Maangement 2014 (aicobm 2014) Ja'afar Bin Pyeman (dr), Wan Edura Binti Wan Rashid (dr), Azlina Bt Hanif (dr), Syed Jamal Abdul Nasir Syed Mohamad(dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),,proceedings of the 1st aagbs international conference on business maangement 2014 (aicobm 2014), Springer

CHAPTER(s) IN RESEARCH BOOK & CHAPTER(s) IN BOOK

(2015-01-01).

Gold Investment Account In Malaysia: Comparative Review Of God Investment Scheme Between Maybank Bhd And Geneva Malaysia Sdn Bhd Tan Peck Leong (dr),H.a. Zainal Abidin (main), gold investment account in malaysia: comparative review of god investment scheme between maybank bhd and geneva malaysia sdn bhd, Proceedings of the 1st AAGBS International Conference on Business Maangement 2014 (AiCoBM 2014), Springer,pageno : 611-619

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ARTICLE AND JOURNAL

(2017-01-24).

Factors Predicting The Desire To Walk Among Pedestrian Rail Commuters Within Transit-oriented Development Areas Norlida Binti Abdul Hamid (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr), Hasmi Mokhlas,, Factors Predicting The Desire To Walk Among Pedestrian Rail Commuters Within Transit-oriented Development Areas, The International Journal Of Interdisciplinary Social And Community Studies, Common Ground Publishing, pageno : 63, vol : 11,issues : 4

(2016-12-01).

Flexibility At The Workplace:does It Impact Empowerment And Quality Of Life Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Balasundram Maniam, Ershad Ali, Flexibility At The Workplace:does It Impact Empowerment And Quality Of Life, Asian Journal Of Environment-behaviour Studies, UiTM, pageno : 25, vol : 5,issues : 19

(2015-12-31).

Exploring Womens Work Decision In Malaysia Tan Peck Leong (dr), Ruzita Bte Baah, Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Hadijah Bt Iberahim (dr),, Exploring Womens Work Decision In Malaysia, Social And Management Research Journal, UiTM, pageno : 1, vol : 12,issues : 2

(2015-12-20).

Safety And Security Needs Of Commuter Rail Services - Travellers Norlida Binti Abdul Hamid (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Mohamad Faizal Mohamad Zali, Nor Ubaidah Rahamat, Norazila Abd Aziz, Safety And Security Needs Of Commuter Rail Services - Travellers, Journal Of Eastern Asia Society For Transportation Studies, Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, pageno : 1495 - 150, vol : 11,issues : 0

(2015-12-15).

Do Flexible Working Arrangements Impact Women's Participation In The Labour Market A Multiple Regression Analysis Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Mazzini Binti Muda (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr), Ruzita Bte Baah, Nurul Ainun Binti Ahmad Atory,, Do Flexible Working Arrangements Impact Women's Participation In The Labour Market A Multiple Regression Analysis, Malaysian Journal Of Consumer And Family Economics, Malaysian Association of Consumer and Family Economics, pageno : 130, vol : 18,issues : 0

(2015-09-08).

Does Outsourcing Household Production Harm Future Human Capital? Evidence From Malaysia Tan Peck Leong (dr),John Gibson, Does Outsourcing Household Production Harm Future Human Capital? Evidence From Malaysia, The Singapore Economic Review, World Scientific, pageno : 150074, vol : 60,issues : 3

(2015-08-30).

Minimum Wages And Quality Of Life - Perspectives Of The Low-skilled Employees Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Nor Rashidah Zainal, Minimum Wages And Quality Of Life - Perspectives Of The Low-skilled Employees, Australian Journal Of Basic And Applied Sciences, AENSI, pageno : 145-149, vol : 9,issues : 28

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(2015-08-15).

Towards Predicting The Walkability Of Pedestrian Rail Commuters In Kuala Lumpur Conurbation Norlida Binti Abdul Hamid (dr), Hasmi Binti Mokhlas, Tan Peck Leong (dr), Masria Binti Mustafa (dr.), Rohana Binti Sham,, Towards Predicting The Walkability Of Pedestrian Rail Commuters In Kuala Lumpur Conurbation, International Journal Of Humanities, Arts And Social Sciences, KKG Publications, pageno : 48-61, vol : 1,issues : 2

(2015-05-12).

Tertiary Educated Muslim Women's Work Decision Tan Peck Leong (dr), Norlida Binti Abdul Hamid (dr),Muhamamad Adidinizar Bin Zia Ahmad Kusairee, Tertiary Educated Muslim Women's Work Decision, Journal Of Emerging Economies And Islamic Research, Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia, pageno : 1-9, vol : 3,issues : 2

(2014-04-25).

Impact Of Workplace Flexibility On Women And The Labour Market Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr), Nurul Ainun Binti Ahmad Atory, Ruzita Bte Baah,, Impact Of Workplace Flexibility On Women And The Labour Market, Australian Journal Of Basic And Applied Sciences, AENSI, pageno : 184-191, vol : 8,issues : 5

(2013-06-10).

Impact Of Foreign Maids On Female Labor Force Participation In Malaysia Tan Peck Leong (dr),Professor John Gibson, Impact Of Foreign Maids On Female Labor Force Participation In Malaysia, Asian Economic Journal, East Asian Economic Association and Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, pageno : 163-183, vol : 27,issues : 2

(2011-06-01).

Iso 9000 Maintenance In Service Organisations: Tales From Two Companies Roslina Binti Ab. Wahid (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),James Corner, Iso 9000 Maintenance In Service Organisations: Tales From Two Companies, International Journal Of Quality & Reliability Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pageno : 735-757, vol : 28,issues : 7

(2008-01-01).

The Perception Of The Younger Generation Towards Elderly Care: A Case Study Among Undergraduates Tan Peck Leong (dr), Ruzita Bte Baah, Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr),, The Perception Of The Younger Generation Towards Elderly Care: A Case Study Among Undergraduates, The Journal Of Administrative Science, Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, pageno : 43-56, vol : 5,issues : 2

PROCEEDING PAPER

2016-12-01

Family Friendly Policies - A Tool For Resource Management Among Working Women Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Nurul Nabilah Huda Kamarozaman family friendly policies - a tool for resource management among working women, ,UiTM Malaysia and Future Academy UK,UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor

2015-12-01

"Penny Wise Pound Foolish" awareness Of Bankruptcy Among Young Credit Card Users. Tan Peck Leong (dr), Gurmit Kaur A/p Bariam Singh,Mastura Aziz, Nadiatul-aina Hamdan.Rafizah-irzah Rahmat "penny wise pound foolish"awareness of bankruptcy among young credit card users., ,IIMS,AIS , UiTM,Xuzhou, China

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2015-11-19

Urban Poverty Among Female-headed Households Evidence From Two Urban States In Malaysia Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Nurul Atiqah Muhammad Yusoff (second Author) urban poverty among female-headed households evidence from two urban states in malaysia, ,MACFEA,KPDNKK,UKM,Palm Garde Hotl, Putrajaya

2015-10-17

Transforming Female Labour Force Through Micro Enterprises: A Proposed Conceptual Framework Tan Peck Leong (dr),Mohd Safwan Ghazali (main Author), Muhammad Adidinizar Zia Ahmad Kusairee And Peck-leongTan transforming female labour force through micro enterprises: a proposed conceptual framework, ,Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,Flamingo Hotel Pulau Pinang

2015-10-17

Intention To Migrate: Underlying Factors Affecting Malaysian Brain Drain Tan Peck Leong (dr),Mohd Safwan Ghazali (main Author), Muhammad Adidinizar Zia Ahmad Kusairee, Nurul Hafizah Mohd Yasin And Mohd Rushdan Yasoa??? intention to migrate: underlying factors affecting malaysian brain drain, ,Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,Flamingo Hotel Pulau Pinang

2015-04-20

Towards Predicting The Walkability Of Pedestrian Rail Commuters In Kuala Lumpur Conurbation Hasmi Binti Mokhlas, Norlida Binti Abdul Hamid (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr), Masria Binti Mustafa (dr.), Rohana Binti Sham, towards predicting the walkability of pedestrian rail commuters in kuala lumpur conurbation, ,Telkom University & Global Illuminators,The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung INDONESIA

2014-12-26

Implication Of Hiv/aids Knowledge On Quality Of Life Of Young Women In Malaysia Badariah Bt Mohd Saad, Tan Peck Leong (dr), Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), implication of hiv/aids knowledge on quality of life of young women in malaysia, ,UiTM & Istanbul Technical University (ITU),Istanbul Technical University (ITU),

2014-08-27

Minimum Wages And Quality Of Life-perspectives Of The Vulnerable Employees Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr), Nor Rashidah Bt Zainal, minimum wages and quality of life-perspectives of the vulnerable employees, ,MACFEA,Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya

2014-02-24

Perception Of People With Disability In Creating Sustainable Public Policy Gurmit Kaur A/p Bariam Singh, Tan Peck Leong (dr), Jamaliah Binti Mohd Yusof (dr), Dharshan Singh A/l Sarjit Singh, perception of people with disability in creating sustainable public policy, ,AICE BS,Berlin Germany

2013-09-06

Workplace Flexibility, Empowerment And Quality Of Life Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Balasundram Maniam,Ershad Ali workplace flexibility, empowerment and quality of life, ,FSPU, Universiti Teknologi MARA,Shah Alam & University of Westminster,UK,London,UK

2013-09-04

Awareness And Vulnerability To Hiv/aids Among Young Girls Badariah Bt Mohd Saad, Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr), awareness and vulnerability to hiv/aids among young girls, ,FSPU, Universiti Teknologi MARA,Shah Alam & University of Westminster,UK,University of Westminster, London.

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2013-09-04

The Perception Of Undergraduates Towards Female Labour Force Participation Tan Peck Leong (dr), Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), the perception of undergraduates towards female labour force participation, ,AICE-BS 2013 - FSPU UiTM and University of Westminster,University of Westminster, London

2013-04-03

Financial Well Being And Indebtedness Among Young Workers In Malaysia - A Preliminary Investigation Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Siti Sapinah Abu Bakar (main) financial well being and indebtedness among young workers in malaysia - a preliminary investigation, ,Institute of Business Excellence,FPP,UiTM,Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences

2013-04-03

The Influence Of Culture And Religion On Educated Muslim Women's Decision To Work: A Proposed Conceptual Framework Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr),Muhammad Adidinizar Bin Zia Ahmad Kusairee (main) the influence of culture and religion on educated muslim women's decision to work: a proposed conceptual framework, ,Institute of Business Excellence,FPP,UiTM,Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences

2013-04-03

Brain Drain Of Future Malaysian Professionals Tan Peck Leong (dr), Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr),Mohd Safwan Ghazali (main) brain drain of future malaysian professionals, ,Institute of Business Excellence,FPP,UiTM,Swiss Garden Hotel & Residences

2012-11-18

“Will Higher Education Lead To The Empowerment Of Women” an Undergraduate Perception Dharshan Singh A/l Sarjit Singh, Geetha A/p Subramaniam (dr), Tan Peck Leong (dr), will higher education lead to the empowerment of women'an undergraduate perception, ,Unversiti Teknologi MARA; AIS St Helen Auckland; International Institute of Management Sciences, Kalkota India, ,Bali

2010-06-30

The Impacts Of Temporary Emigration Of Lower-skilled Females On Sending Households In Indonesia Tan Peck Leong (dr),Professor John Gibson the impacts of temporary emigration of lower-skilled females on sending households in indonesia, ,New Zealand Association of Economists ,University of Auckland, Wellington, New Zealand

GENERAL PUBLICATION

(2015-10-07). True Meaning Of Money Tan Peck Leong (dr),, true meaning of money, Star Media Group Bhd,pageno :33

(2015-06-17). Sorry Baby, Maid Plan May Be Too Costly Tan Peck Leong (dr),, sorry baby, maid plan may be too costly, Star Media Group Bhd,pageno :36

(2015-06-04). It's Economic Suicide Tan Peck Leong (dr),, it's economic suicide, Star Media Group Berhad,pageno :44

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TEACHING Subject Taught Level Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Research Methodology PhD Research Methodology MBA Human Resource Economics Master in Business Economics Managerial Decision Analysis MBA Faculty of Business & Management Universiti Teknologi MARA

Statistical Methods Degree Econometrics Degree Quantitative Business Analysis Degree Principle of Economics Degree Microeconomics 101 Degree Macroeconomics 201 Degree University of Waikato (Tutors)

Quantitative Methods for Economics & Finance Degree Econometrics 300 Degree

AWARDS

Best Paper Award in International Conference on Science and Social Research, CSSR2015. Shah Alam Malaysia for Paper entitled “Exploring Women's Work Decision in Malaysia”. (2015) Staff Excellent Service Award, Universiti Teknolog MARA for Year 2012

Best Paper Award in The Third IIMS International Conference, Bali, Indonesia, November 2012 for Paper entitled “Higher Education Lead to the Empowerment of Women – An Undergraduate Perception”. (2012)

NZAE Trust Graduate Awards for 2010 Finalist in Thesis in Three Competition 2009, the University of Waikato –(http://edlinked.soe.waikato.ac.nz/users/iTunesU/Th3sisin3/Th3sis_in_Three_Peck-Leong_Tan-high_quality.m4v) (2009). Presentation Highly Rated by the Judges in 13th Annual Waikato Management School Student Research Conference (2009). Staff Excellent Service Award, Universiti Teknologi MARA for Year 2005 Silver Medal Award for invention/innovation in Research & Innovation Expo 2004, University Malaya (2004). Nominee for Royal Student Award in University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (1996). University Book Prize Winner in University Malaya Kuala Lumpur (1996).