UKM IKMAS Centre for Latin American Studies

UKM IKMAS Centre for Latin American Studies iKAL was established on August 15, 2013 under the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS)

Centre for Latin American Studies (iKAL) was established on August 15, 2013, under The Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS). Previously, Latin American networking was under IKON - Centre for Occidental Studies. At present, with iKAL in IKMAS, it currently embarks on academic exploration within the field of social sciences and research network in countries of the Latin American

region. It aims to study and learn the identity of the region from the ASIAN perspective. iKAL associates itself strongly with the emphasis on LASA - a Latin American and Asian Studies that focuses on research development of the region. At iKAL, we give a special concentration in philosophy and thought, politics and international relations, governance and economy, as well as literary works culture of Latin America.

Check out the latest work from iKAL-IKMAS.
05/05/2026

Check out the latest work from iKAL-IKMAS.

Karya Terbaharu Felo Penyelidik IKMAS
“Muslim di Bumi Mexico: Genesis, Komuniti dan Identiti”

Pengarang: Nik Hasif
Terbitan: Penerbit UKM
Harga: RM44.00

Naskhah ini boleh didapati di Kedai Buku Penerbit UKM serta Karya@UKM. Link: https://www.ukm.my/penerbit/

Turut tersedia secara dalam talian melalui platform Shopee: https://s.shopee.com.my/gMgskgmKa

16/02/2026
25/01/2026

MAJLIS SYARAHAN PERDANA PROFESOR – YBHG. PROFESOR DATO’ DR. SUFIAN JUSOH

Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa Institut Kajian Malaysia dan Antarabangsa (IKMAS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia menjemput YBhg. Prof./Dato’/Tuan/Puan untuk menghadiri Syarahan Perdana Profesor yang akan disampaikan oleh YBhg. Profesor Dato’ Dr. Sufian Jusoh seperti ketetapan berikut:

Tajuk : Diplomasi Ekonomi, Pelaburan Langsung Asing dan Jurang Pembangunan di ASEAN

Tarikh : 30 Januari 2026 (Jumaat)

Masa : 8:30 pagi hingga 12:30 tengah hari

Tempat : Bilik Senat, Aras 5, Jabatan Pendaftar, UKM

Pengesahan kehadiran boleh dibuat sebelum atau pada 26 Januari 2026 (Isnin) melalui pautan berikut: https://forms.gle/AWUcKTiFxbBu2BcZA.

  We are proud to announce the leadership renewal of our Head of iKAL for a continued term, Prof Dr Andrew Kam Jia Yi. F...
15/01/2026

We are proud to announce the leadership renewal of our Head of iKAL for a continued term, Prof Dr Andrew Kam Jia Yi. Felicidades!

30/12/2025
  iKAL-IKMAS UKM played a central role in facilitating UPTM’s International Seminar in Mexico, co-organised with La Univ...
17/11/2025

iKAL-IKMAS UKM played a central role in facilitating UPTM’s International Seminar in Mexico, co-organised with La Universidad de Ixtlahuaca (UICUI) on 3–4 December. Over two days, the seminar brought together ideas and perspectives aimed at strengthening Malaysia–Mexico academic relations, with shared attention to education internationalisation, sustainability, and social development.

iKAL also arranged outreach meetings for the UPTM delegation with UNAM and El Colegio de México, two of the region’s leading institutions, from 7–10 November. These engagements opened meaningful discussions on academic collaboration, research partnerships, and future mobility opportunities.

To ensure smooth communication and effective coordination throughout the mission, one of iKAL’s Fellows, Dr Nik Hasif, served as coordinator and translator.

This partnership underscores the iKAL’s pivotal role in driving international collaboration and strengthening long-term academic partnerships between Malaysia and Latin America. 🇲🇾 🇲🇽

23/10/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐲𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐣𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐡 (𝐏𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥) kepada 𝐓𝐘𝐓 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐋𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐚, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥 seperti ketetapan berikut;

Tarikh: 25 Oktober 2025 (Sabtu)
Masa: 2.30 petang
Tempat: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur






  The iKAL team took part in a meeting with the delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Americas II Division, t...
04/10/2025

The iKAL team took part in a meeting with the delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Americas II Division, to prepare for the upcoming special event honouring the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with an honorary doctorate on 25 October.

El equipo de iKAL participó en una reunión con la delegación del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, División de las Américas II, para preparar el próximo evento especial en el que se otorgará el título de doctor honoris causa al presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, el 25 de octubre.

  📣 You’re invited! See you there.
26/09/2025

📣 You’re invited! See you there.

 A warm farewell to the four representatives from UTHM who completed their short mobility programme on gastronomy and en...
20/08/2025



A warm farewell to the four representatives from UTHM who completed their short mobility programme on gastronomy and engineering at UICUI, Mexico. This marks the first batch of mobility students sent by UTHM, a collaboration initially connected through iKAL.

Una cálida despedida a los cuatro representantes de UTHM que culminaron su programa de movilidad corta en gastronomía en UICUI, México. Este grupo constituye la primera cohorte de movilidad enviada por UTHM, una colaboración establecida inicialmente a través de iKAL.

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  Exciting news from our valued partner, UTHM! They’ve just sent off their first batch of staff and students for a mobil...
06/08/2025

Exciting news from our valued partner, UTHM! They’ve just sent off their first batch of staff and students for a mobility programme to CUI Mexico. Wishing everyone a fulfilling journey and a rewarding experience ahead.

La Universidad de Ixtlahuaca CUI da la bienvenida a representantes de la UTHM.
Nos llena de alegría recibir en nuestra institución al Chef Afif Naim Bin Abd Rani, Muhammad Nur Fitri Bin Nor Mohairi, Amirul Arief Bin Jais y Haidar Hakin Bin Khalid; representantes de la Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), quienes estarán realizando diversas actividades académicas y culturales en las Facultades de Gastronomía e Ingeniería.

Este encuentro refuerza nuestro compromiso con la internacionalización académica, promoviendo el intercambio de conocimientos, experiencias y buenas prácticas entre comunidades universitarias de distintas partes del mundo.

¡Nos enorgullece ser parte de esta experiencia global y multicultural! 💙

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Pusat Ilmu Kajian Amerika Latin (iKAL), Institut Kajian Malaysia Dan Antarabangsa (IKMAS), Universiti Kebangsaan
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