Prof. Dr. Ananda is a former professor at University of Malaya for 24 years teaching and researching in Educational Psychology, specialising in Creativity and Entrepreneurship. He has published numerous books and articles on Creative Teaching, Creative Perception, Innovative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Creativity, and Creative Problem Solving. He was also consulted by several universities and organizations on research and publication. Prof. Dr. Ananda also lectures in research methods and statistics and has been conducting SPSS and AMOS workshops since 1995. He is on the review and editorial board for several international journals. He has given numerous invited keynote addresses at both local and international conferences and has presented papers on creativity, creative teaching/training and motivation for numerous groups. Prof. Dr. Ananda’s international affiliations where he has spent his sabbaticals include University of Georgia, USA, University of Connecticut, USA, University of California, Berkeley, USA and Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. His overall goal is to help students, educators and researchers acquire the right knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to contribute to the nation and humanity.

Dr. Jeslyn Sharnita Amarasekera's main research interest is in transnational literature in English, specifically transnational Sri Lankan literature in English. She is particularly interested in Buddhist perspectives within literary and cultural texts, especially with reference to individual identity and ethnic diversity. Her past research includes publications on reconciliation and trauma in transnational Sri Lankan novels as well as the role of creative imaginary in identity and crisis. She has also presented at numerous conferences and webinars on the role of the creative imaginary in literary studies. She is also the author of the book, Sinhalese Perspectives in Transnational Sri Lankan Literature (2018). She is currently working on research related to identity and ethnoscapes in Malaysian contexts as well as postmodern culture.

Dr. Roslizawati is a Senior Lecturer at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), Kuala Lumpur.  Her main research interest is in Social Sciences, specifically Political Science. She is particularly interested in New Politics and Elections, Voting and Participation, Young Political Behaviour, and Identities. Her past research includes publications on political participation among youth and new politics in Malaysia. She has also presented at numerous conferences and webinars on politics.

Dr. Liew is a Senior Lecturer at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Kuala Lumpur. Her main research interest is in educational research, including teacher education and training, innovative pedagogy and practice, early childhood education, science of learning in education, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, STEM education and achievement study. She is particularly interested in innovative pedagogy and achievement studies; integration of AI and ICT in education; child growth, development and learning strategies. Her past research includes completing and presenting a few research projects related to the teaching and learning factors affecting Malaysian students’ achievement in science, Malaysian students’ online learning and outcomes during the Covid-19 pandemic period and indicators of science achievement in PISA and TIMSS studies. She has also presented at numerous international and local conferences, webinars and PhD graduate seminars. She is currently working on research related to early childhood education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lai is an associate professor at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology in Kuala Lumpur. With expertise in educational psychology, economics, and guidance and counselling, Dr. Lai's research focuses on various aspects of human behaviour and decision-making. Her research and publications have explored topics such as parental marital quality, family environment, delinquency, personality traits, academic motivation, emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, procrastination, entrepreneurial intention, and the psychology of financial risk-taking and investment decision-making.

Currently, Dr. Lai's research primarily centers on understanding the psychological barriers and biases that impede sound financial decision-making. She is particularly interested in identifying strategies and interventions that can promote positive financial behaviours and improve financial outcomes for individuals and households. By examining the psychological aspects of financial decision-making, Dr. Lai aims to contribute to the development of practical solutions to enhance financial well-being.