Research Area:

• China-Southeast Asia Relations

• The United States-China Relations

• Globalisation

Research Grant:

1. 2022, Belt and Road Initiative in Malaysia: Progress, Challenges and The Way Forward, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, RM7000.00

Research Publication:

1. Zaharul Abdullah & Sity Daud. 2020. China’s Economic Engagement in Vietnam and Vietnam’s Response. International Journal of China Studies. Vol. 11 (1):1-21.

2. Zaharul Abdullah. 2020. China’s Economic Engagement in Malaysia and Malaysia’s Response. Southeast Asian Social Science Review. Vol. 5 (1): 27-54.

3. Zaharul Abdullah. 2021. Economic Cooperation between Malaysia and Vietnam with China. Southeast Asian Social Science Review. Vol.6 (2): 103-134.

Other Publication:

1. Zaharul Abdullah. 2022. China’s History and Its Relations with Asia and the World: An Interview With Wang Gungwu: Part I. Southeast Asian Social Science Review. Vol.7 (1): 161-188.

2. Zaharul Abdullah. 2022. China’s History and Its Relations with Asia and the World: An Interview With Wang Gungwu: Part II. Southeast Asian Social Science Review. Vol.7 (2): 129-160.

3. Rosyidah Muhamad, Zaharul Abdullah, Abdul Rahman Abdul Latip, Siti Aisyah Saat & Norsuhaily Abu Bakar. 2023. Community Satisfaction Towards Political Representatives: Explaining The Roles of Good Governance Practices. Planning Malaysia Journal. Vol.21 (6): 440-455.

Award:

1. Anugerah Geran Penyelidikan Tahun 2022 (Kategori Universiti), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.