Profesor Madya Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung
Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, UMS
I am Associate Professor Dr Lee Kuok Tiung, currently serving in the Communication Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). I obtained my Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism and Publishing) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2011. I am also an alumnus of UMS, where I obtained a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Communication from UMS (2000) before obtaining a Master of Arts in Communication (2003).
Since joining UMS in 2004, I have served in various academic and administrative positions, including as Head of Programme (2020–2023). I am also the Deputy Commandant of the UMS Reserve Officers Training Unit (ROTU)/ PALAPES UMS with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, reflecting my commitment to developing leadership, discipline, and national service among university students.
My teaching focuses on the core courses of the programme, namely Foundations of Communication, Communication Laws & Ethics, Communication Theories, Research Methods in Communication, and most recently Digital Media Literacy. My research interests focus on journalism studies, media framing, governance, and public communication, especially in the context of media and politics in Sabah and Malaysia.
Throughout my academic career, I have led and participated in various research projects funded by the government sector, like under the Ministry of Higher Education, the Prime Minister's Department, and Universiti Malaysia Sabah, and private sector like Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) covering topics such as media and democracy, the electoral system, implementation of Undi18, PLKN 3.0, and public sentiment on the Sulu issue. I have authored and co-authored over 80 academic publications, including articles indexed in the journals Scopus, WOS, and MyCite.
In addition to my academic work, I am actively consulted by the media to contribute opinions and analysis to national and regional outlets, both print newspapers, news portals, and TV channels, offering insights into political developments in Malaysia and Sabah. I am also a columnist for the news portal Suara Sarawak. My contributions have been recognised with awards, including the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (2023), Anugerah Khidmat Terpuji, and the Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) (2021).
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, UMS
Appointed Department
Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, UMS
Education
Doktor Falsafah (kewartawanan & Penerbitan)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2011
Master Of Arts (communication)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2003
Sarjana Muda Sains Sosial Dengan Kepujian Kelas Dua: I (komunikasi)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2000
Research Collaborators
Research
Projects
37
Active
5
Grants
RM 3,914,579.00
Research Interests & Expertise
Better Governance - Strengthening the Political System
Publications
Total Publications by Year
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
33
H-Index
6
Citations
122
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
Kajian sentimen rakyat malaysia terhadap isu sulu di sabah
Leader
2024 - 2025
Isu-isu prioriti dan tahap kepuasan terhadap tadbir urus kerajaan di sabah
Leader
2023 - 2025
Isu dan cabaran pelaksanaan #undi18 di malaysia: suatu kajian awal
Leader
2022 - 2024
Malaysia: protecting information integrity in ge15
Leader
2022 - 2023
Penilaian keberkesanan dan impak pelaksanaan palapes di ua kepada graduan dan negara.
Leader
2020 - 2020
Publications listing
NOTE: PUBLICATION DATA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS WILL BE DISPLAYED
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Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Investigation Of The Impacts Of Social Media Usage On Youth Mental Health In Tunku Abdul Rahman University Management And Technology
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Exploring The Factors Affecting Mental Health And Digital Cultural Dependency Among University Students
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), The Exploring Credibility Challenges Of Malaysian Online News Portals A Case Study Among Universiti Malaysia Sabah Students
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Exploring The Impact Of Google Education Tools On Student Engagement, Learning Motivation, And Academic Performance
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Statistical Research Of The Factors Which Affect The Acceptance Of Advanced Driving Assistance System Among Youngsters
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior In Malaysia E-commerce For Online Shopping
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Media Framing Of The Free Malaysia Today And The Star English Language Online News Portal: The Case Studies Of Malaysia’s 15th General Election 2022
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Factors Influencing The Acceptance Of Electric Vehicles In Malaysia: Extended Technology Acceptance Model Analysis
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Digital Government: Social Media As A Mediator In Technology Acceptance With Political Knowledge, Interest, And Participation
Lee Kuok Tiung (2024), Demographic Factors Shaping Artificial Intelligence (ai) Perspectives: Exploring Their Impact On University Students’ Academic Performance