Staff Profile

Biography

Dr Yii Kwang Jing is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Business, Design and Arts, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. He has made a significant contribution to the academic community with his expertise in the field of finance and economics. Yii holds a PhD in financial economics and has previously held academic positions at several prestigious universities. He is also a member of various professional organisations, including Malaysian Finance Association and Malaysian Economic Association.

Yii’s passion for teaching is evident in his extensive classroom experience. He has taught various courses in finance and economics at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is an engaging and innovative instructor who uses TEPER (Teach-Exhibit-Practise-Evaluate-Reward) pedagogy with digital technology to influence, motivate, and inspire students to learn with impact.

Yii always keeps in mind that RESEARCH is not boring and believes that research impact will have lasting influence on the economy, society, environment, and culture beyond the contribution to academic research. With the extensive statistical skills, the significant output could be derived from different research areas. He has published numerous research papers in high-impact journals and has presented his work at prestigious conferences worldwide. His research interests include financial economics, energy economics, and behavioural finance.

In addition to his teaching and research roles, Yii has made significant contributions to leadership and service. He has served as the Discipline Leader (Accounting and Finance), Head of Department (Finance and Marketing) as well as Research Cluster Leader (CSR & Sustainability) and (Innovative Financial Economics) to contribute in shaping the academic curriculum and research at the university. Furthermore, he founded Bursa Young Investor Club Swinburne Sarawak in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia and serves as the club advisor. This enables students to improve their financial literacy and engage with financial industries.

Research Interests

• Financial Economics
• Energy Economics
• Behavioural Finance
• Econometrics
• Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

Teaching Areas

Undergraduate: Alternative Investments; Banking Operations and Governance; International Trade and Finance; Financial Information for Decision Making

Postgraduate: Corporate Financial Management; International Trade and Investment

Professional Membership

• Life Member, Malaysian Finance Association
• Life Member, Malaysian Economic Association
• Member, Sarawak Research Society

Awards

• 2025    Gold Award (Social Science and Humanities), Title: Digitalizing Green Finance and Clean Energy for Environmental Quality: Developed and Emerging Countries. Borneo Innovation and Technology Exposition 2025 (Borneo InTEX25), Malaysia.
• 2025    Gold Award (Digital Services & Administrative), Title: A Smart HR Initiative for the Digital Age – Integrated Work Arrangement. UNIMAS Digital Technology Nexus 2025, Malaysia. 
• 2025    Gold Award in Teaching & Learning Innovation Product Pitching Competition. Tech-Drivin, Pedagogy-Led: A Strategic Model for Finance and Economics Modules. The International E-Content Development Competition 2024 (eCONDEV 2025), 19th–21st August 2025, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
• 2025 – Emerald Top Downloaded Articles, Journal: Journal of Responsible Production and Consumption. Article: College students’ consumption behaviour in internet celebrity economy…
• 2024 – Vice-Chancellor’s Future-Focused Award (Highly Commended), Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. STREAM Sparks: Uncovering Hidden Gems…
• 2024 – Most Innovative Research Award, The Greener Future…, Global Business Leader Forum, UCSI University, Malaysia.
• 2024 – Best Research e-Poster Award, Antecedents of Entrepreneurship…, Global Business Leader Forum, UCSI University, Malaysia.
• 2024 – WILEY Top Cited Article 2022–2023, Journal: Business Strategy and Development. Article: Exploring the moderating effect…
• 2024 – Bronze Award in Teaching & Learning Innovation Product Pitching Competition. TEPERRI Pedagogy…, eCONDEV 2024, UiTM.
• 2023 – Gold Award (Social Science and Humanities), UNIMAS InTEX23, Malaysia.
• 2022 – Teaching Excellence Award, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus.
• 2022 – Special Award (Best of Social Science and Humanities), UNIMAS InTEX22, Malaysia.
• 2022 – Gold Award (Social Science and Humanities), UNIMAS InTEX22, Malaysia.
• 2021 – Silver Award, BLM2-ICAM4 2021, Taylor University, Malaysia and University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
• 2021 – Best Paper Award, i-CoME 2021, Swinburne University of Technology, Malaysia and Petra Christian University, Indonesia.
• 2020 – Vice-Chancellor’s Community Engagement Award, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.
• 2017 – Best Paper Award, BAFE 2017, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia.
• 2015 – Best Presenter Award, ICMBA 2015, Park Royal Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Recent Research Grants

• 2024 – Transition Risks in Macroeconomic Policy, FRGS, Ministry of Education, Malaysia. (Ongoing)
• 2024 – AI-Driven Environmental Sustainability: Through Green Growth, SSRSG, Swinburne University of Technology. (Ongoing)
• 2022 – Digital Game-based Learning in Accounting and Finance, Learning and Teaching Grant, Swinburne Sarawak.
• 2022 – AI for On Demand Insurance Recommendation, SDEC Translation Research Grant.
• 2022 – STREAM Workshop for Secondary School Students in Serian, Education Program Grant, Ministry of Education, Sarawak.
• 2020 – STEAM Workshop for Primary School Students in Serian, Ministry of Education, Sarawak.
• 2020 – Electricity Accessibility in Sarawak, SRG, Swinburne Sarawak.
• 2019 – STEM Workshop for Primary School Students in Serian, Ministry of Education, Sarawak.
• 2019 – Alipay Adoption in Malaysia, UTAR Research Fund.
• 2018 – Aging Workforces in Higher Education, UTAR Research Fund.
• 2017 – Ecotourist Behaviour in Malaysia, FRGS 2017-1, Ministry of Education.
• 2016 – Determinants of Renewable Electricity Consumption in Malaysia, UTAR Research Fund.

Consultancy Projects

• 2023: Sarawak Child Wellbeing Index, United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF). (Ongoing)
• 2023: Consultant. Market Analysis, Competitor Analysis and Recommendations of Marketing Strategies for Edible Ice in Kota Samarahan Division. BYG Group. (Completed)
• 2021: The Economic Impact Study on Setting Up a Free Commercial Zone (FCZ) and/or Free Industrial Zone (FIZ) at Senari Terminal, Kuching Port Authority, Sarawak. (Completed)
• 2021: Serian Masterplan Study (2020–2030), Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Malaysia. (Completed)
• 2020: Sustainable Social and Urban Development: A Study on Current and Future Market Needs – The Case of Jalan Haji Taha, Kuching, Sarawak, Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA), Sarawak. (Completed)

Research Outputs

Media Publications

• Yii, K.J. (2025). US retaliatory tariffs: Six proactive government strategies at critical times. Utusan Borneo, 13 May 2025.
• Yii, K.J. (2025). Cyberbullying, online fraud and child sexual exploitation. Utusan Borneo. 18 January 2025.
• Yii, K.J., Tang, M.M.J., & Ngui, L.H. (2023). Green finance and shaping a sustainable future. Swinburne Sarawak, Campus & Beyond, 20 July 2023.
• Yii, K.J. (2021). To buy or not to buy shares during this pandemic. The Borneo Post, 23 June 2021.
• Yii, K.J. (2020). Roles and challenges of banks during the pandemic. The Borneo Post, 19 August 2020.

Book Chapters

• Go, Y.H., & Yii, K.J. (2026). Shaping Ocean Literacy Achievement as a Tool for the Future Asian Economies Toward Sustainable Seafood Consumption: The State of the Literature. Future of Economy in Asia: Geopolitical Diplomacy, Technological Revolutions and Sustainable Pathways, 183-205. Springer Nature Switzerland.
• Tang, M.M.J., Yii, K.J., & Liew, L.S.L. (2026). Fuelling the Future: Decoding the Influence of Monetary Policy on Asia’s Clean Energy Investment. Future of Economy in Asia: Geopolitical Diplomacy, Technological Revolutions and Sustainable Pathways, 207-225. Springer Nature Switzerland.
• Sangani, K.V., Yii, K.J., & Tang, M.M.J. (2025). Does Corruption Matter for FDI in India? New Evidence from Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag. Advances in Pacific Basin Business, Economics and Finance, 13, 249-272. Emerald Publishing Limited.
• Yii, K.J., Soh, Z.H., Chia, L.H., Khoo, J.S.L., Chong, L.Y., & Fu, Z.C. (2024). Does national culture matter for herding behavior among stock market investors. Advances in Pacific Basin Business, Economics and Finance, 12, 313-336. Emerald Publishing Limited.

Journal Publications

• Husain, A., Yii, K.J., Fung. C.Y., Busulwa, R. (2025). Portfolio risk of cryptocurrency inclusion: A comparison among conventional cryptocurrencies and asset-backed cryptocurrencies. Eurasian Economic Review, 15, 687-739. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40822-025-00320-3 (ISI ESCI; Scopus; Q2)
• Husain, A., Yii, K.J., et al. (2025). Portfolio risk of cryptocurrency inclusion. Eurasian Economic Review. (Accepted)
• Sia, P.C., Puah, C.H., et al. (2025). Does inflation or interest rate matter… DOI
• Masudur Rahman, S.M., Yii, K.J., et al. (2024). The blockchain in the banking industry… DOI
• Yeo, K.H.K., Lim, W.M., & Yii, K.J. (2023). Financial planning behaviour… DOI
• Husain, A., Yii, K.J., & Lee, C.C. (2023). Are green cryptocurrencies really green? DOI
• Lau, L.S., Yii, K.J., et al. (2023). Environmental Kuznets curve (EKC)… DOI
• Ng, C.F., Yii, K.J., et al. (2023). Unemployment rate, clean energy… DOI
• Yii, K.J., et al. (2022). Land availability and housing price in China… DOI
• Go, Y.H., Yii, K.J., et al. (2022). Environmental facilitating conditions… DOI
• Yii, K.J., et al. (2021). Hot money and stock market in China… DOI
• Ching, S.L., Yii, K.J., et al. (2021). Is food production vulnerable… DOI
• Lui, T.K., Zainuldin, M.H., Yii, K.J., et al. (2021). Consumer adoption of Alipay… PDF
• Seow, A.N., Choong, Y.O., et al. (2020). Environmentally responsible behaviours… DOI
• Go, Y.H., Lau, L.S., Yii, K.J., et al. (2020). Does energy efficiency affect economic growth? DOI
• Yii, K.J., et al. (2018). Is transportation infrastructure important to OBOR? DOI
• Lau, L.S., Yii, K.J., et al. (2018). Determinants of renewable energy consumption… PDF
• Mohd Haniff, Z., Lui, T.K., & Yii, K.J. (2018). Principal-agent relationship issues… DOI