MAALIC 2025
MAAL International Conference
APPLIED LINGUISTICS FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES: SUSTAINABILITY, INCLUSION AND INNOVATION
Date: 10–12 November 2025 | Venue: Concorde Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Welcome to MAALIC 2025
The Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) has long stood at the forefront of advancing linguistic research, education, and practice – serving as a vital bridge between scholars, educators, and language professionals across disciplines. Since its founding, MAAL has championed collaboration between academia, industry, and policy-making bodies to elevate Malaysia’s and the ASEAN region’s influence in the global applied linguistics arena.
A landmark moment in this journey was the successful hosting of the AILA 2024 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur, which established Malaysia as a vibrant hub for critical discourse, research, and innovation. Building on this momentum, MAAL proudly presents its flagship biennial event — MAALIC 2025 (Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference) — with the theme “Applied Linguistics for Global Challenges: Sustainability, Inclusion, and Innovation.”
The conference will spotlight cutting-edge research and transformative practices that address pressing global issues, from AI and digital communication to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aligning closely with Malaysia’s ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship priorities on digital transformation and inclusive, sustainable education. Join us in Kuala Lumpur as we bring together global voices to reimagine the power of language in building a more equitable and connected world.

Why Attend MAALIC 2025?
Discover Innovations
Explore cutting-edge research on applied linguistics, AI, and sustainability.
Connect Globally
Network with academics, educators, and industry experts from Southeast Asia and beyond.
Bridge Theory & Practice
Gain actionable insights on how language interacts with policy, education, and emerging technologies.

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MAALICNovation 2025
MAALICNovation 2025 is a hybrid innovation showcase and competition highlighting transformative ideas in applied linguistics under the theme “Where Language Meets Innovation.” Open to educational institutions and agencies, the competition invites entries aligned with key tracks such as AI and language technology, multilingualism, discourse studies, language teaching, and early childhood literacy. Participants may exhibit physically or virtually by submitting an A1 poster and, for virtual entries, a 5–7 minute video presentation. Submissions can be in English or Bahasa Malaysia (with English subtitles). Innovations will be judged based on creativity, relevance, impact, scalability, and presentation quality. Top entries will be awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze based on jury evaluations. This is a unique opportunity for educators, researchers, and language practitioners to present real-world innovations that bridge linguistic theory with societal needs
Call for Abstracts
We welcome submissions related to applied linguistics, AI integration, multilingual education, language planning, EdTech innovations, and more. Stay updated for submission guidelines.
Who Should Attend?

Academics and researchers in applied linguistics and education

Postgraduate students and early-career scholars

Language educators and curriculum developers

EdTech professionals and AI developers

Translators, interpreters, and policymakers

NGOs and community-based language advocates
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Partner & Sponsor Opportunities
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