Experience

Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)

• Malaysia
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Coordination Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Liaised with regional and international bodies namely the SEANF, APF, GANHRI, CFNHRI, AICHR and other national human rights institutions (NHRIs)• Assisted in SUHAKAM’s Re-Accreditation process including the drafting of the Statement of Compliance• Researched and provided input on human rights issues to regional and international bodies including the OHCHR• Conducted consultations and briefing sessions with civil society organisations, government agencies, diplomatic corps and the media in relation to Malaysia’s Third Universal Periodic Review (UPR)• Attended Malaysia’s Third UPR during the 31st Session of the UPR Working Group and adoption of Malaysia’s Working Group Report for the Third UPR in Geneva, Switzerland• Monitored the progress of implementation of UPR recommendations and maintained a close working relationship with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant stakeholders in the process• Assisted in spearheading a tripartite partnership on the issue of statelessness in Sabah with the NHRIs of the Philippines and Indonesia• Drafted oral and video statements to be delivered at the regular sessions of the Human Rights Council• Monitored a constituency during the 14th General Elections during the nomination process, elections and post elections• Carried out tasks under SUHAKAM’s Chairpersonship of SEANF for 2021 and spearheaded the development of the SEANF Strategic Plan 2022 - 2026• Published a booklet entitled ‘A Practical Guide to the 3rd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Malaysia 2018-2023’• Completed a course on ‘Strengthening the capacity of NHRIs in South and Southeast Asia to integrate Human Rights in Humanitarian Action’ Show less

• International Coordination and Media Relations Officer

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Partnered with the United Nations Association of Malaysia (UNAM) Youth to produce a 20-minute documentary on child marriage, orang asli and migrant workers• Coordinated interviews, site visits and obtained first-hand information from people on the ground • Executed the project within six months to be screened on SUHAKAM’s Human Rights Day Celebration 2018• Assisted in the handling of SUHAKAM’s social media and achieved in gaining more followers and enhanced interaction with the general public on these platforms Show less



Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM)

• Selangor, Malaysia

• Intern

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Researched and summarized information on human rights issues • Assisted in daily media monitoring and publishing of bi-weekly newsletter • Referred refugees to UNHCR and monitored the refugee situation in Malaysia • Partnered and collaborated with other NGOs in Malaysia, SUHAKAM, UNHCR and the UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights • Assisted in the planning and organizing of School of Activism camps, the Freedom Music Festival and the Business and Human Rights Conference • Documented events, meetings and community outreach through social media and in written format • Acted as moderator during the Commemoration Activities of the 30th Anniversary of Operasi Lalang Show less



The Advocates for Human Rights

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Rights Intern

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Researched and summarized information to provide lessons on immigration to high school children • Assisted in researching and developing a protocol for improving Minnesota’s response to labor-trafficked youth • Monitored the front desk which involves assisting clients and responding to phone calls • Researched and summarized information to provide lessons on immigration to high school children • Assisted in researching and developing a protocol for improving Minnesota’s response to labor-trafficked youth • Monitored the front desk which involves assisting clients and responding to phone calls



St. Cloud State University Sociology Department

• St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• Social Statistics Tutor

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  • Mentored students to better understand Statistical concepts and methods • Assisted students with assignments, projects and guided students to use the SPSS software • Assisted Professor in grading students’ homework • Mentored students to better understand Statistical concepts and methods • Assisted students with assignments, projects and guided students to use the SPSS software • Assisted Professor in grading students’ homework



St. Cloud State University Survey Center

• St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• Lead Director

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  • Wrote and pretested questionnaires, trained interviewers, supervised interviewing and analyzed findings • Led and guided student directors during weekly meetings • Presented findings at the University Student Research Colloquium, the Minnesota Political Science Association Annual Meeting and Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars event • Wrote and pretested questionnaires, trained interviewers, supervised interviewing and analyzed findings • Led and guided student directors during weekly meetings • Presented findings at the University Student Research Colloquium, the Minnesota Political Science Association Annual Meeting and Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars event