Authorship analysis
Examining linguistic patterns in disputed texts.
Language • Evidence • Justice
FLINT
Forensic Linguistics & Investigative Network
A national platform for forensic linguistic expertise
The discipline
What is forensic linguistics?
The scientific study of language in legal and investigative contexts.
Threat evaluation
Studying language in potentially threatening communication.
Digital communication
Growing relevance in a text-driven world.
Why FLINT
Why a national network?
The need for a formal forensic linguistics platform in Malaysia.
Growing needs among linguists, legal professionals and law enforcement.
Rising cases involving written and digital linguistic evidence.
Expanding interest in digital communication and crime.
About FLINT
Established 22 July 2026
FLINT began within IIUM, with a vision to expand locally and internationally.
Pillar 01
Pioneer
Develop forensic linguistics as a specialised academic and practical field.
Pillar 02
Connect
A platform for students and researchers to collaborate and share findings.
Pillar 03
Collaborate
National and international pathways across higher education institutions.
Leadership
The FLINT team
Chairperson
Assoc. Prof. Dr Adlina binti Hj. Ariffin
Vice Chair
Dr Nurshafawati binti Ahmad Sani
Research Fellow
Dr Siti Zanariah binti Yusoff
Secretary
Sr. Nur Fatihah binti Omar
Vice Secretary
Br. Amizan Azim bin Ramli
Vision & mission
Where we are headed
Our vision
To become Malaysia's leading platform for advancing forensic linguistics and empowering society through linguistic expertise.
Our mission: five commitments
- Promote high-quality research
- Build national networks and collaborations
- Train students and professionals
- Support investigations and legal clarity
- Raise public awareness
Activities
What we do
Planned activities
- Workshops and hands-on training
- Research collaborations
- Seminars and conference panels
- Case study discussions
- Resource development
- Public outreach and education
- Mobility activities
Recent activities, 2026
Legal skill at the Library
Collaboration with UPI
Membership
Who can join
- Linguists
- Students and early-career researchers
- Lawyers and judges
- Police and forensic professionals
- Investigators and security personnel
- Educators and communication scholars
- Anyone interested in language and justice
Member benefits
- Exclusive access to events and workshops
- Publication and collaboration opportunities
- Priority participation in research projects
- Skill development in forensic text analysis
- Networking with experts across disciplines
- Recognition as a founding member
Where language meets truth
Be part of Malaysia's pioneering forensic linguistics movement.
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