Assoc Prof Dr Connie Keh Nie Lim, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to Autonomous Vehicles into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.
Professional Qualifications:
She is a highly qualified individual with diverse certifications spanning different domains. In 2020, she earned the title of “Certified Train the Trainer” from the International Academy of Business and Financial Management, showcasing her expertise in training methodologies. Additionally, she received the “TTT HRDF Certified Trainer” designation in the same year, further attesting to her proficiency in human resource development and training facilitation. Demonstrating her communication and leadership skills, she achieved the “Competent Communicator” and “Competent Leader” designations from Toastmasters International in 2016. Her musical accomplishments include obtaining the A.Mus.A in Flute Performance from the Australian Music Examination Board in 2001 and the A.Mus.A in Piano Performance in 1998, highlighting her multifaceted talents and dedication to excellence.
Academic Qualifications:
She holds an extensive academic background in music, culminating in her achievement of a Doctor of Philosophy in Music from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2019. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak in 2007 and a Bachelor of Music (Hons) from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2002. Recognizing the importance of pedagogy, she further pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak in 2009. This comprehensive educational journey reflects her dedication to advancing her expertise in music, ethnomusicology, and pedagogical practices.
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Consultancy Projects:
In 2011, she served as the Course Developer for LHA 321/05 “Appreciation of Western Classical Music” at Wawasan Open University, taking on the role of Project Leader. With her expertise, she played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the course, contributing to the academic offerings of the university. Additionally, in 2022, she took on the role of Project Member for UHSB/B-AM2022/029, specifically contributing to the coordination and execution of the 18th Mini Film Festival x Mini Arts Festival held from July 14 to 17, 2022. Her active involvement in these consultancy projects showcases her dedication and valuable contributions to both educational curriculum development and cultural events.
Academic Publications:
Books
- Lim, C. K. N., Rashidi, N. H., & Yahya, S. A. (2020). Sape: Sarawak Traditional Musical Instrument.
Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka.
- Lim, C. K. N., Rashidi, N. H., & Yahya, S. A. (2016). Sape: Alat Muzik Tradisional Sarawak. Kuala
Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka.
Indexed Journal Publication:
- Lim, C. K. N. & Zhang. M (2023). Chinese national music platformisation: A systematic review.
Heliyon, 9(11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22304
- Lim, C. K. N., Yow, C. L. & Chow, O. W. (2021). Life Disrupted and Regenerated: Coping With the
‘New Normal’ Creative Arts in the Time of Coronavirus. International Journal of Business and
Society, 22(2), 788-806. https://doi.org/10.33736/ijbs.3759.2021
- Lim, C. K. N., Yow, C. L., & Chow, O. W. (2021). Coping with Teaching and Learning Creative Arts in
Malaysian Public Universities in The Time of Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Academic
Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(14), 350-371. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-
i14/8942
- Lim, C. K. N., Yow, C.L., Durin, A. & Chelum, A. A. (2018). Negotiating Modernity and the New
Nationhood in Iban Popular Song Lyrics in 1960s-1970s. International Journal of Academic Research
in Business and Social Sciences, 8(14), 51–60
Refereed journal:
- Lim, C. K. N., Yow, C. L., Durin, A. & Chelum, A. (2018). Expressing Iban Community’s Spirit of
Patriotism In Popular Music And Films. The International Journal of Innovative Design, Creativity
and Social Sciences, 2 (1). ISSN 2600-8785.
- Lim, C. K. N. (2016). Alternative conceptions of modernity in the history of Iban popular music.
Sarawak Museum Journal, LXXVI(97), 79–88.
- Lim, C. K. N., & Abdul Rahman, M. F. (2016). Evolution of Sape: From Longhouse to the International
Stage. Journal of Borneo Kalimantan, 2(1), 42–52. Retrieved from
http://www.borneo.unimas.my/images/jbk2016/4_evolution-of-sape_conniefadzil.pdf
- Lim, C. K. N., & Bain, C. B. (2015). Lagu Pop Bidayuh Bukar Sadong di Serian, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Jurnal Ekspresi Seni, 17(20), 283–304.
- Lim, C. K. N., & Durin, A. (2013). A Paradigm Shift: Lun Bawang Musical Styes – A case study in Lawas
District, Limbang Division, Malaysia. The Sarawak Museum Journal, LXXI(No. 92), 41–48.
- Lim, C. K. N., & Abdul Rahman, M. F. (2012). The Lun Bawang Bamboo Band Ensemble. The Sarawak
Museum Journal, LXX(No. 91), 39–54.
- Lim, C. K. N. & Mohamad Fadzil Abdul Rahman (2011). Preventing Malaysia’s Traditional Music from
Disappearing. SPAFA Journal, Vol. 21, No.2. 37-47. Bangkok, Thailand: SPAFA. ISSN: 0858-1975
Lim, C. K. N. (2011). The Pek Bu Played by the Lun Bawang, Its Performance and Music. The Sarawak
Museum Journal, LXVIII(No. 89), 41–52.
Industrial Linkages/ Community Services:
In 2014, she played a key role as the developer of the “National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS)” for Musical Instrument Manufacturing, focusing on levels 1, 2, and 3 in Phase 1-3. Her expertise also extended to serving as a NOSS Assessor for Traditional Music at levels 4-5 on July 19, 2014. Demonstrating her commitment to the promotion of cultural heritage, she participated as a panelist at the Sape Symposium at Sarawak Cultural Village in August 2015 and delivered a public talk on the “Evolution of Sape” in Kuching, Sarawak, the same year. Additionally, she conducted a lecture demonstration titled “OUT OF PIECE OF WOOD: An in-depth look at the famous Sape, boat lute of Sarawak – and how it has evolved from the traditional to the contemporary” at the Rainforest World Music Festival in August 2015.
Her active engagement continued as a speaker for Sape Talk at the World Harvest Festival 2017 and an elected Vice President for Friends of Sarawak Museum from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2019. In these roles, she contributed significantly to the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of Sarawak’s rich musical heritage and cultural traditions.
Academic Appointments:
- National Appointments
2014 Accreditation as a Malaysian Skills Certification NOSS Panel,
Sector: AC28-00 Arts & Culture
Sub-sector 28.1: Music
- 2014 Instructor Expert Certificate (PAJAR) in the National Industry Expert
Directory, Skills Development Department, Ministry of Resources
Malaysia
Sector: AC28-00 Arts & Culture
Sub-sector 28.1: Music
- 2017-2021 Appointment of Member of the Committee of Heritage Experts –
Traditional Performing Arts Under the National Heritage Act 2005 [Act
645]