The University of Malaya's Institute of China Studies (ICS) was established in 2003. It is the first research institute in Malaysia with a specific focus on contemporary China and serves as an academic center in Malaysia for the study and research of China from various disciplinary perspectives, including but not limited to, political economy, international relations, social development, and civilizational studies. The ICS also regularly engages with the government sector, think tanks, media, businesses and the public through various activities such as policy consultation, conferences and seminars, applied research projects, and training programs. It publishes two journals, the International Journal of China Studies and Contemporary China Studies.
Website: https://ics.um.edu.my/