Professor Dr. Asmiaty Amat
Pusat Penataran Ilmu Dan Bahasa, UMS
Professor Dr. Asmiaty Amat is a senior academician at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) with an extensive and distinguished career spanning nearly three decades in the field of Malay studies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Malay Literature, a Master of Arts in Malay Literary Criticism (Kritikan Sastera Melayu), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Malay Studies (Pengajian Melayu), reflecting her deep scholarly grounding in the discipline.
She commenced her academic career at UMS in 1996 as a tutor in Malay Literature and Society. Later that same year, she pursued her Master’s degree at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), which she completed in 1997. Upon her return to UMS, she continued her academic trajectory, contributing consistently to the university’s teaching, research, and academic leadership.
Over the years, Prof. Dr. Asmiaty has established herself as a committed scholar and educator, with sustained contributions to curriculum development, student mentorship, and institutional advancement. Her academic progression reflects both her scholarly rigour and her enduring dedication to the discipline.
She has made significant scholarly contributions through her research, publications, and editorial work .Her research and publications are primarily situated within the domains of social sciences, Malay literature (Sastera Melayu), and literary criticism, where she has contributed to the scholarly and critical discourse of Malay studies and also social sciences at both the national and institutional levels. She has authored several scholarly books, among others are Bugis Sabah, Novel-Novel Penulis Sabah dalam Esei Kritikan, and Mediasi dalam Perkembangan Novel Sabah. She also serves as Chief Editor of MANU, the journal of the Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Pusat Penataran Ilmu Dan Bahasa, UMS
Appointed Department
Pusat Penataran Ilmu Dan Bahasa, UMS
Education
Lain-lain
2025
-doktor Falsafah
Universiti Malaya
2010
Sarjana Sastera
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
1997
Research Collaborators
Research
Projects
24
Active
2
Grants
RM 734,150.00
Research Interests & Expertise
Cultural And Heritage Studies - Indigenous Culture Studies
Cultural And Heritage Studies - Malay Culture and Heritage
Literary Studies - Children's Literature
Literary Studies - Folklore
Literary Studies - Literary Criticism
Literary Studies - Malay and Malaysian Literature
Literary Studies - Popular Literature (Including Indie Novels, Romance Novels, Chick Lit, Visual Literature and Graphic Novels)
Publications
Total Publications by Year
NOTE: N/A = Data not available, 0 = Data not completed
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
6
H-Index
2
Citations
28
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
Meneroka dimensi budaya etnik dusun kimaragang dalam cerpen
Member
2024 - 2026
Media literacy and health : choice of women’s nutrition after childbirth
Member
2020 - 2020
Publications listing
NOTE: PUBLICATION DATA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS WILL BE DISPLAYED
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Asmiaty Amat (2024), Pantun: Kata Dan Bunyi Membentuk Makna
Abdul Khair Bin Beddu Asis , Norsuhaila Binti Sulaiman , Norhuda Binti Salleh , Asmiaty Amat (2024), Pemupukan Nilai Budaya Bugis Dalam Kalangan Guru Bugis Membentuk Nilai Murni Dalam Kalangan Pelajar: Satu Kajian Rintis
Asmiaty Amat (2024), Tabiat Kariasali: The Affiliative Leadership Of The Informal Taumaas Of The Suluk Communities On The East Coast Of Sabah
Asmiaty Amat , Abdul Khair Bin Beddu Asis , Mahadirin Ahmad , Syamsul Azizul Bin Marinsah (2024), Bagang Bugis: Kearifan Etika Alam Sekitar Dalam Melestarikan Sumber Ikan Bilis Di Sabah
Asmiaty Amat (2024), Whispers Of Wisdom: Exploring The Essence Of Pertandaan In Suluk Indigenous Mediation
Asmiaty Amat (2024), Mimpi Sebagai Medium Komunikasi Dalam Masyarakat Iban
Asmiaty Amat (2023), Pembangunan Kemahiran Kepimpinan Melalui Latihan Lakon Teater
Norsuhaila Binti Sulaiman , Asmiaty Amat (2023), Wanita Dalam Cerpen Wadah 1986-1996: Suatu Perspektif Feminis
Mazrona Binti Kalinggalan , Asmiaty Amat (2023), Pembangunan Kemahiran Kepimpinan Pelajar Melalui Latihan Lakon Teater
Fiffy Hanisdah Binti Saikim , Norhuda Binti Salleh , Noor Syakirah Binti Zakaria , Nor-ina Binti Kanyo , Asmiaty Amat , Dg Marshitah Binti Pg Baharuddin (2023), Digital Poverty In Sabah: Socioeconomic Factors Shaping Digital Accessibility During The Postcovid-19 Era