Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia - QRAM

25/04/2026

🎤 Happening Now: QRAM Pre-AGM Forum 2026
We are currently live with our Pre-AGM Forum:
“AI in Social and Qualitative Research: Where do we draw the line?” 🤖📊
This timely and thought-provoking session brings together distinguished speakers to explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI into qualitative research.
👏 Featuring:
🔹 Dr. Chong Su Li (UTP, QRAM President)
🔹 Dr. Bemen Wong Win Keong (UNIMAS)
🔹 AP Dr. Balvinder Kaur Kler (UMS)
🎙 Moderator: Datin Dr. Ng Soo Boon (SEGi University)
We are excited to see such active participation and engaging discussions from our community!
Stay tuned for key insights and highlights from the session. ✨

25/04/2026

📢 Happening Today: QRAM 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

We are excited to welcome all registered members to the 17th QRAM AGM happening today!

🗓 Date: Saturday, 25th April 2026
🕥 Time: 10.15 AM – 12.30 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

This year’s AGM is especially significant as we will be conducting the EXCO Election and Handover for the 2026–2028 term. Your participation is vital in shaping the future direction of QRAM.

🎤 Don’t forget to also join our Pre-AGM Forum:
“AI in Social and Qualitative Research: Where do we draw the line?” — featuring distinguished speakers and timely discussions on AI in research.

We look forward to an engaging and meaningful session with all of you today!

20/04/2026

📢 Have you registered for QRAM’s 17th AGM?

What are you waiting for? ⏳ Only 4 days left to register!

Your participation is crucial this year as we will be conducting the EXCO Election and Handover for the 2026–2028 term.

⚠️ Important Reminder:
The AGM requires a minimum of 40 attendees to convene. QRAM members are highly encouraged to attend to ensure a smooth and successful meeting, especially for the election process.

🗓 Date: Saturday, 25th April 2026
🕥 Time: 10.15 AM – 12.30 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

🔗 Register now:
https://forms.gle/JX2NiHUaQtPWC4fAA

Let’s come together to support QRAM and shape its future leadership. Your presence matters!

Please provide accurate information for this registration and nomination form. Sections 1 & 2 are required while Section 3 is optional. Please submit this form only ONCE. Closing date for registration: Thursday 23rd April, 2026, 5pm. SECTION 1

09/04/2026

You’re Invited: QRAM 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

Dear Respected QRAM Members,
We are pleased to invite you to the 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM).

🗓 Date: Saturday, 25th April 2026
🕥 Time: 10.15 AM – 12.30 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

✨ Important Note:
As this is an election year, the current EXCO (2024–2026) will be dissolved to make way for the new EXCO 2026–2028. Members are encouraged to submit nominations for the new committee. Eligible nominations will be put to a vote during the AGM.

🔗 Register for AGM & Nominate Candidates:
https://forms.gle/JX2NiHUaQtPWC4fAA

Pre-AGM Forum
“AI in Social and Qualitative Research: Where do we draw the line?”

Featuring:
🔹 Dr. Chong Su Li (UTP, QRAM President)
🔹 Dr. Bemen Wong Win Keong (UNIMAS)
🔹 AP Dr. Balvinder Kaur Kler (UMS)
🎙 Moderator: Datin Dr. Ng Soo Boon (SEGi University)

⏳ Deadline for Registration & Nominations:
Thursday, 23rd April 2026, 5.00 PM

📩 For AGM agenda items, please email: [email protected]
(at least 14 days prior).
📞 WhatsApp enquiries: 013-4310043

Your participation is highly valued as we shape the future of QRAM together. We look forward to your presence!

30/03/2026

📌 Did You Know in Qualitative Research? #3

In qualitative research, design is not merely a technical decision, it reflects your philosophical stance, research goals, and the nature of the phenomenon being studied. Whether you choose phenomenology, case study, grounded theory, or narrative inquiry, each design offers a distinct way of understanding human experience.

🔎 Research Tip:
Before deciding on a design, ask yourself:
• What is the main purpose of my study?
• Am I exploring lived experiences, developing theory, or understanding a bounded case?
• What kind of data will best answer my research questions?

📚 Reference:
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (4th ed.). Sage.

18/03/2026

Wishing all our members a joyful and blessed Eid. May this meaningful celebration bring peace, happiness, good health, and abundant blessings to you and your loved ones.
May your homes be filled with warmth, your hearts with gratitude, and your days ahead with harmony and prosperity. 🤍

23/02/2026

📚 QRAM Online Seminar 2026

How to Publish a Book on Qualitative Research: The Inside Story

QRAM is pleased to invite you to a special sharing session featuring the publication journey behind the book Qualitative Research in Malaysia: Bringing Voices from the Margins to the Mainstream.

This seminar will explore:
✔ The realities of academic book publishing
✔ Challenges in publishing qualitative scholarship
✔ Practical insights for aspiring authors
✔ Strategies for positioning qualitative work for international publishers

Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 Noon
Platform: Zoom
Registration Deadline: 27 February 2026

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/uPxTWMFk42

Not a QRAM member yet?
Join us here:
https://www.qramalaysia.org/membership

Do not miss this valuable opportunity to gain insider knowledge on publishing qualitative research books.

11/02/2026

Did You Know in Qualitative Research?

“The most appropriate sampling strategy is the one that best answers your research questions.” (Merriam & Tisdell, 2016).

Careful alignment between research questions, sampling strategy, and participant characteristics enhances credibility and trustworthiness.

28/01/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS – Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR) (Volume 12 (1) – May 2026 Issue)

The Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research (MJQR), a biannual publication of the Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM), invites scholars and researchers to submit high-quality empirical and methodological qualitative studies.

We welcome papers featuring:
✔ Innovative data collection and analysis
✔ Theoretical development
✔ Technological integration in qualitative research
✔ Ethical practice and rigorous reporting

🌍 Indexed in: Scopus, MyCITE, Google Scholar, Crossref, MyJurnal, and EBSCO

⏳ Submission Closing Date: 15 March 2026
🔗 Submit your manuscript: www.mjqr-qram.org/online-submission

27/01/2026

Researcher of the Month:
QRAM President, Dr. Chong Su Li from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

This month, QRAM proudly recognizes our President as Researcher of the Month, in appreciation of her outstanding leadership, scholarly contributions, and continuous commitment to advancing qualitative research in Malaysia.

In this short video, she shares her research journey, insights on qualitative inquiry, and advice for emerging researchers. Let us learn from her experience and celebrate scholarly excellence together.

Thank you for leading with integrity, passion, and vision.

Stay tuned for more Researcher of the Month features!

21/01/2026

QRAM Online Training 2026
(FREE for QRAM Members!)
QRAM proudly invites commencing Master’s and PhD students to join our online training session:
Becoming a Qualitative Researcher
A practical kickstart to developing your research proposal.

🗓 Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
⏰ Time: 9.00 AM – 1.00 PM
📍 Mode: Zoom

Trainer:
Dr Nur Sofurah Mohd Faiz
Senior Lecturer, UTHM
Executive Committee & Certified Trainer, QRAM

This session is specifically designed to guide postgraduate students in understanding the foundations of qualitative research and in preparing a strong research proposal with confidence.

🔹 Free for QRAM members
🔹 Non-members may register for membership via www.qramalaysia.org

📩 Enquiries: [email protected]

📌 Scan the QR code to register.

Let us begin your qualitative research journey with clarity, confidence, and scholarly rigour.