Kongzi Institute UM

Kong Zi Institute Universiti Malaya in collaboration with the United Nations Association of Malaysia (UNAM), successfully organized the 2026 International Chinese Language Day Short Video Competition, attracting over 100 teachers and students from various institutions. With the theme “Stories Come Alive Through Chinese,” participants showcased their creativity and passion for learning Chinese in a multicultural context. The event was also generously sponsored by Huawei.

At the award ceremony on April 20, organizers highlighted the importance of Chinese as a United Nations official language in promoting global understanding and cultural exchange. Award-winning videos were screened, and a special sharing session allowed winners to share their experiences, demonstrating how Chinese serves as a bridge connecting people and cultures.
The event also featured cultural activities, offering participants an immersive experience of Chinese culture. Overall, the competition provided a valuable platform for exchange and strengthened cultural ties between China and Malaysia.

马来亚大学孔子学院联合马来西亚联合国协会（UNAM）成功举办2026“国际中文日”短视频比赛，吸引来自多所高校及中学的百余名师生参与。比赛以“故事·因中文而声动”为主题，参赛者通过创意视频，展现了在多元文化背景下中文学习的热情与成果。本次比赛还得到了华为的大力赞助。

4月20日颁奖仪式上，马来西亚联合国协会（UNAM）主席Dato’Sri Mustapa Bin Mohamed、马来亚大学国际与学术助理副校长林爱莲出席颁奖仪式并致辞。现场展播多部获奖作品，真实生动的内容与多元视角赢得观众热烈掌声。特别设置的“与获奖者对话”环节，让大家深入了解参赛者的学习经历与创作故事，体现中文不仅是一门语言，更是连接世界的重要桥梁。

此外，活动还设有文化体验区，通过互动项目让参与者感受中华文化的魅力。此次活动不仅为中文学习者提供了展示与交流的平台，也进一步促进了中马文化交流。

本次活动的成功举办，不仅为马来西亚中文学习者搭建了展示与交流的平台，也生动诠释了“国际中文日”在促进文明互鉴、推动语言文化传播中的重要作用。未来，马来亚大学孔子学院将继续以“国际中文日”为契机，秉持“以中文为沟通之桥，以文化为表达之媒”的理念，拓展多元化的中文教育与文化交流形式，凝聚当地中文学习者的热情与创造力，共同讲好新时代的中文故事，推动中文走向更广阔的世界舞台。

2026年国际中文日短视频大赛已圆满结束。经过评委的严格评审，各奖项名单现正式公布如下：
The 2026 International Chinese Language Day Short Video Competition, has successfully concluded. After careful evaluation by the judges, we are pleased to announce the winners as follows:

2026 Understanding China-BFSU Chinese Bridge Summer Camp (for University students) is now open for registration!
2026年 “了解中国” 北外 “汉语桥” 夏令营（大学生）项目正式启动报名，欢迎在校学生积极参加！

1. Details of Program
Date：July 30th to August 12th, 2026
Location: Beijing, China
Activities: Chinese language learning cultural lectures and hands-on experiences, visits to places of interest, art appreciation, cultural exchanges, and international get-togethers.

2. Requirement:
- Ages 18-30 (applicants who will turn 18 before July 30th are eligible), Malaysia nationality, native language is not Chinese or Chinese dialect
- Have passed HSK Level 1/ YCT Level 3 or above (Students who have not yet obtained an HSK certificate must pass the HSK test before departure; otherwise, they will be required to cover the cost of the Summer Camp themselves. Applicants who already hold an HSK certificate at the time of registration will be given priority. Candidates who take the exam at the Kong Zi Institute, Universiti Malaya test center will be given priority.)
- Currently enrolled undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral students at recognized public or private universities or related educational institutions in Malaysia
- Physically and mentally fit to participate in an overseas summer camp
- Able to abide by program regulations and sign the participation statement
- Have not participated in a “Chinese Bridge” offline summer camp for international students within the past three years
- In good health and fit for international travel

3. Summer Camp Introduction and Schedule: Please refer to the attachment (the final schedule may be fine-tuned based on actual conditions).
Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QUQb2ZBJS0gnzFMZwMw8z5lOIA9I-swN?usp=drive_link

4. Cost Coverage
- The program will cover the expenses for participants during their stay in
Beijing, including accommodation, transportation (with group airport pick-up and drop-
off on registration and departure days), course learning, cultural tours, and insurance (travel accident insurance within China only). Participants are advised to purchase international travel insurance covering the entire trip in their home country prior to departure)
- Students participating in the summer camp are required to cover their own round-trip airfare (estimated cost based on previous years: ~RM2500), Visa (if needed), travel insurance.

5. Submission of materials and the deadline
Please submit the registration form before April 19 (Sunday).
Any questions please contact: Kong Zi Institute Universiti Malaya ([email protected])
Registration link: https://forms.gle/2zQTJJmcMhR6Ayqe7

6. Regarding the screening of participants:
• After receiving the applications, the Kong Zi Institute, Universiti Malaya will conduct an initial screening in accordance with the organizers’ requirements. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview, during which the institute will further assess each candidate’s background and select participants who demonstrate strong potential and meet the basic physical and psychological requirements of the summer camp.
• Students with mobility issues, a history of chronic illness, or those who need to use prescription drugs or related injections during the camp are not allowed to participate.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 19 (SUNDAY)

Hello and warm greetings to everyone!

Kong Zi Institute, Universiti Malaya, will be organizing the "Multilingual Translation Workshop: Navigating Malaysia's Trilingual Landscape" based on the stipulated details below:

📅 Date: 23rd April 2026 (Thursday)
🕘 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Venue: Auditorium, Kong Zi Institute, Universiti Malaya
🎨 Key Takeaways:
1) Translation Ecology in Multilingual Malaysia
2) Strategic Mediation in Malay–English–Chinese Translation
3) Multilingual Mediation Pathways
4) Translation Ethics and Identity
5) Institutional and Policy Considerations

Practice and Application: Includes Case Study Analysis and Hands-on Translation Workshop

This program will focus on three (3) languages, Malay, English, and Chinese, which emphasize intercultural communication and best practices for bridging languages in a trilingual context and features two (2) esteemed experts (speakers) from the Graduate School of Translation and Interpreting (GSTI), Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), China:

1) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fu Congcong
Associate Professor at the School of Asian Studies (SAS), Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) |
| Deputy Director of the Joint Research Institute for “Regional and Country Studies, International Communication, and International Organizations”

2) Prof. Dr. Lu Xinchao
Director of the Center for Interpreting Education and Practice Research

Reserve your spots now by filling in the form by 17th April 2026 (Friday)!
Limited spots available! Free enrollment, first come, first served! Kindly note that an email confirmation will be sent to your respective email address two (2) days before the program.

📝 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/KjqxWTqJoVAbwXZf7
📞 For any inquiries, please contact: 03-7967 7347 / 7344 / 7828 (Mrs Erra / Mrs Adawiah / Mrs Nurin / Ms Farah)

2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application

Application for the 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is now open!

To address the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate the global development of Chinese language education, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as “CLEC”) has established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as “the Scholarship”) for eligible Chinese language teachers outside of China.

SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES:
1) PhD in International Chinese Language Education
2) Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
3) Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language and Literature (International Chinese Language Education)
4) One-Year Study Program
5) One-Semester Study Program
6) Four-Week Study Program
7) Joint Scholarships

ADMISSION FOR:
1) July 2026
2) September 2026
3) December 2026
4) March 2027

QUALIFICATION:
1) A non-Chinese citizen;
2) Maintain a friendly attitude toward China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;
3) Be in good physical and mental health, and demonstrate strong academic performance and conduct;
4) Be committed to working in Chinese language education, teaching, and related fields;
5) Be between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2026). The age limit is extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers, while applicants for undergraduate scholarships must generally be under the age of 25.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants shall access the Google Folder link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uUJOswwcNilhxNQidzD2-FuAxWcVqzr_?usp=drive_link to proceed with the scholarship application and submit relevant materials as required.

MORE INFORMATION
For further information, kindly email us at [email protected] for assistance.

北京外国语大学国际中文教育专项奖学金申请通知

为充分发挥孔子学院在人才培养中的作用,加强国际化人才培养,促进国际交流合作,北京外国语大学设立国际中文教育专项奖学金。

该项奖学金仅用于资助学生来北京外国语大学学习一学期或一学年(两学期)的学费。每位学生资助金额原则上不超过 12000 元/学期。学生需要自行承担报名费、国际旅费、住宿费、生活费、医疗保险等费用。

2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application

Application for the 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is now open!

To address the growing international demand for Chinese language teachers, facilitate the global development of Chinese language education, and support the professional development of Chinese language teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (hereinafter referred to as “CLEC”) has established the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (hereinafter referred to as “the Scholarship”) for eligible Chinese language teachers outside of China.

SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES:
1) PhD in International Chinese Language Education
2) Master’s Degree in International Chinese Language Education
3) Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language and Literature (International Chinese Language Education)
4) One-Year Study Program
5) One-Semester Study Program
6) Four-Week Study Program
7) Joint Scholarships

ADMISSION FOR:
1) July 2026
2) September 2026
3) December 2026
4) March 2027

QUALIFICATION:
1) A non-Chinese citizen;
2) Maintain a friendly attitude toward China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the Host Institution;
3) Be in good physical and mental health, and demonstrate strong academic performance and conduct;
4) Be committed to working in Chinese language education, teaching, and related fields;
5) Be between the ages of 16 and 35 (as of September 1, 2026). The age limit is extended to 45 for in-service Chinese language teachers, while applicants for undergraduate scholarships must generally be under the age of 25.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants shall access the Google Folder link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uUJOswwcNilhxNQidzD2-FuAxWcVqzr_?usp=drive_link to proceed with the scholarship application and submit relevant materials as required.

MORE INFORMATION
For further information, kindly email us at [email protected] for assistance.

CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION REGISTRATION
“汉语桥”中文比赛——马来西亚赛区报名

The Chinese Bridge Competition is back!
We would like to invite all Malaysian students from all around Malaysia to join us and share your fun stories about learning the Chinese language!
If you're interested in joining, fill out the registration form online and submit a one-minute self-introduction video.

第二十五届“汉语桥”世界大学生中文比赛——马来西亚赛区决赛
The 25th Chinese-Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Malaysian University Students
Theme: 天下一家 One World, One Family
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/yCyCKcvQyYRhM1Bt8
Competition date: 9 May 2026 (Saturday)
For more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AjTv4aL1lgmsSvHUzot8zhP2jLM0vUfH?usp=drive_link
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is on 10 April 2026 (Friday) 12:00pm.

The Champion will be recommended as the Malaysia representative to participate in the global finals in China after they pass the qualification check from the Embassy of China in Malaysia and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Any questions please contact：[email protected]

WE ARE HIRING – Part-Time Mandarin Teacher

Kong Zi Institute, Universiti Malaya is inviting qualified and passionate candidates to apply for the position of Part-Time Mandarin Teacher based in Alor Setar, Kedah.

We are looking for individuals who:

Hold a Degree in Chinese/Mandarin Studies or a Degree in Education (Chinese/Mandarin)

Are able to plan and deliver engaging lessons with effective classroom management

Can mark, record and assess students’ classwork

Are capable of developing meaningful teaching materials (notes, summaries, assignments & presentations)

Are willing to undertake additional academic duties when required

Contract Period: 6 months up to 1 year
Starting Date: April 2026
Application Deadline: 13 March 2026 (Friday)

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to:
📧 [email protected]

Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to promoting Mandarin education excellence.