Boh Phaik Ean

Bio: Boh Phaik Ean is a recognized contributor to the advancement of Chinese–Malay translation and the study of translation history and sociocultural dynamics in multilingual literary exchange. Her work has produced influential scholarship on idiom translation and the historical circulation of Chinese literary works in Malay, expanding understanding of cross-cultural linguistic transfer. She has authored scholarly publications and a notable book on Chinese–Malay idiom translation, contributing valuable analytical frameworks to the field. Her leadership of a funded research project on the publication history of Chinese literary translations into Malay further demonstrates sustained impact. She has also received professional recognition through participation in international translation certification initiatives supporting language standards.