Data Journalist

• Mar 2021 - Present

• Generating ideas for data-driven stories and for how they might be developed and visualised• Reporting on and analysing data in a way that contributes to telling compelling stories on an array of news platforms• Collaborating designers and web developers to bring those stories to publication.• Carry out investigation of data driven stories, research and interviewing reliable and verifiable sources.

Crime News Reporter

• Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

• Covered assignments on crime related news, concerning national security, and areas struck by natural disasters. • Establish good relations with the Royal Malaysian Police and Malaysian Armed Forces including other local enforcement agencies.• Went on enforcement raids and operations with the Royal Malaysian Police and also with various other local enforcement agencies, of illegal establishments that were conducting illegal activities, including traffic roadblock operations. • Investigation reporting on criminal activities common occurs within the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan areas and Selangor. • Went on crime assignments, visited scenes involving cases of murder, criminal violence, traffic collisions, and other crime related incidents.• Covered areas which have been devastated by natural disasters such as floods, land slides, and other natural disasters around the country. Show less

General News Reporter

• May 2019 - Jul 2020

• News writing under the general desk within the Agency's editorial department. • Written on various topics and produced articles which touched on politics, social, environmental, and economic issues of the day.• Covered assignments such as corporate and international events, political news including social economic issues.• Interviewed high profile individuals within the Malaysian government and private sectors including heads of governments from other countries. • Often covered international forum, summits and conferences , such as The United Nation SDG Summit, KL Summit 2019, the Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum, and many more. Show less

Business Development Executive

• Nov 2018 - May 2019

• Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in all aspects of sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close. • Developed strong relationships with advertisers and negotiated pricing following established procedures. • Used cold calling to reach out to business owners, corporate communication heads needing new advertising on products and services. • Conducted public relations work for the company • Organised and coordinated fintech and banking events including corporate training. Show less

Customer Service Executive

• Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

• Provided information regarding each of Shangri-La’s hotels and resorts, including policies to customers upon inquiry and answered questions via phone, or email. • Explained details regarding accommodations, restaurants, environment and other services offered for customers/guests. • Covered toll-free lines for over 100 Shangri-La resorts & hotels across the world. • Promoted hotel’s loyalty program, the Golden Circle Membership Program. • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct hotel & resort departments and personnel. Show less

Journalism Intern

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2013