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Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Aiedah is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for General Studies at the Malaysia Immersion Hub, Monash University Malaysia. She teaches the General Studies Units including Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations, Ethnic Relations, and Islamic and Asian Civilizations. She leads the General Studies Units at the Malaysia Immersion Hub.
Biography
Her research expertise ranges in the field of religion and society, with specific interests in Muslim societies, ethnic relations, religious tolerance, and social cohesion. She also currently works on multidisciplinary research projects which is established on the intersection of medicine, religion, and social sciences.
She has presented her research findings at many international conferences and published her work in reputable journals. Various aspects of her research have reached multiple audiences from local conferences, NGO seminars to international platforms.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Education, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 16 Apr 2019
Islam and Society, PhD (Social Science), Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)
Award Date: 28 Jan 2016
Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (International Islamic University Malaysia)
Award Date: 9 Oct 2010
Shariah (Politics), Masters of Shariah, Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)
Award Date: 11 Aug 2003
Research area keywords
- religion and society
- halal consumption
- Religious diversity
- Islamic and society
- nation building
- social cohesion
- Multidisciplinary Research
- cultural diversity
- social stigma
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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A Model of Combating Disease-Related Stigma in Malaysia: Engaging Religious Institutions and Health Experts
Khalek, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Meng Yoe, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shaikh, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mohad, A. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Mohd Mokhtar, R. A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Unlocking sociocultural and community factors for the global adoption of genomic medicine
Chediak, L., Bedlington, N., Gadson, A., Kent, A., Khalek, A. A., Rosen, L., Rust, M., Shaikh, M. F., Tan, M. Y., Wiafe, S. A., Baynam, G. & Steward, C. A., 12 May 2022, In: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 17, 1, 6 p., 191.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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A model integrating islamic religiosity and theory of planned behavior to explain the dynamics of halal consumption behaviors
Khalek, A. A., Syed Ismail, S. H. & Ibrahim, H. M., 26 Jun 2023, In: Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies. 10, 1, p. 69-81 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Framing responsive and responsible learning in project-based assessment: a study on the Malaysian general studies subject
Khalek, A. A., 2023, Cases on Responsive and Responsible Learning in Higher Education. Alias, N. A., Syed-Aris, S. R. & Hashim, H. (eds.). 1st ed. Hershey PA USA: IGI Global, p. 305-322 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Religious tolerance through the lens of halal dining experience in Malaysia
Khalek, A. A. & Mohd Mokhtar, R. A., 2022, In: Kajian Malaysia. 40, 2, p. 91-112 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Exploring halal dining experience and its influence on social cohesion in Malaysia
Khalek, A. A., Mohd Mokhtar, R. A. & Tat Yao, A. Y., 2019, In: Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities. 27, 3, p. 1787-1799 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Bronze Medal for Social Science Category in the International Science and Social Science Innovation Competition 2021
Mohd Mokhtar, Ros Aiza (Recipient), Mohad, Abd Hakim (Recipient), Khalek, Aiedah (Recipient), Talib, Ahmad Tarmizi (Recipient) & Gill, Sarjit Singh (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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PVC Excellence in Education Award 2021
Zhi Hoong, W. (Recipient), Khalek, A. (Recipient) & Lim, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Senior Fellow Advance Higher Education
Khalek, Aiedah (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Silver Medal for Research Instrument, Innovation Contest 2019
Mohad, Abd Hakim (Recipient), Khalek, Aiedah (Recipient), Mohd Mokhtar, Ros Aiza (Recipient), Talib, Ahmad Tarmizi (Recipient) & Gill, Sarjit Singh (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Engineering Tropical Exchange Challenge (2024)
Angeline Wong Wei Wei (Invited speaker) & Aiedah Khalek (Invited speaker)
29 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Global Immersion Guarantee 2024
Angeline Wong Wei Wei (Invited speaker) & Aiedah Khalek (Invited speaker)
22 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Aiedah Khalek (Visiting researcher)
2024 → …Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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SEMINAR MATA PELAJARAN UMUM PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN
Aiedah Khalek (Session chair)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Jurnal Suria (Journal)
Aiedah Khalek (Editorial board member)
2023 → 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Ramadan bazaars and buffets still popular in Malaysia even as diners tighten belts
30/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars draw crowds, but some tighten belts
19/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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