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Multi-industry writer with a professional background across publishing and editorial work, game development, and politics. Skilled at producing insightful, timely, and actionable contributions to support creative projects and community-focused topics.
Experienced in identifying nuance and translating complex, multilingual statements across English/Malay/Mandarin contexts. Adept at drafting, editing, and coordinating content for public-facing materials, events, and media while maintaining coherence with existing frameworks and cultural considerations.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Advanced
Malay
Advanced
Work Experience
English Writer at Malaysia Chinese Association (MCA)
August 1, 2024 - PresentPrepared and released daily written media statements covering Malaysia’s political landscape, cultural heritage, community concerns, and local issues. Produced English conference materials including secretariat notes, minutes, translation requests, and event details for events such as the World Association Presidents’ Conference held in Kuala Lumpur in Dec 2024. Managed drafts and finalized presidential addresses and leaders’ speeches for early-year AGMs at the organization’s discretion. Translated Malay and Mandarin statements into English while managing tonal, contextual, and sociolinguistic considerations to ensure consistent publishing outcomes. Assisted with social media video scripts by trimming statements into short, easy-to-digest content. Supported editing, translation, and feedback for party manifestos and candidate promises during state elections by streamlining language for relevance and clarity.
Publications Executive at Gerakbudaya (and Strategic Information and Research Development Centre - SIRD)
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024Managed book publications under Gerakbudaya’s imprints, ensuring that original, thought-provoking books cultivate critical awareness of Malaysian politics, history, culture, and society. Reviewed manuscript submissions for fit with imprint standards, subject matter, and overall publishing focus. Edited a range of works from politically/socially themed fiction to non-academic and non-university confined non-fiction titles. Arranged and coordinated events including book launches, book discussions, and talks for Gerakbudaya and SIRD publications. Notable outputs included Nural Hana Anwar’s My Dear Papa (2nd edition), Dr Joe Samad’s Unequal Partners, Dr Abdolreza Alami’s (ASIAWE) Iran and the Malay World, and Dr Muhamim Sulam’s Mat Indera.
English Writer at Kurechii
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023Developed compelling storylines and character development for Kurechii’s mobile game Postknight 2. Conceptualized in-game lore for Postknight 2 events, including Fontana Fair, and produced cohesive narrative elements such as character storylines, dialogue, event notes, and plot aligned with the game’s existing world framework. Conceptualized lore for Bond characters, including background stories for a total of 10 individual characters and additional character development tied to these narratives. Assisted with marketing and copywriting for social media posts supporting in-game events and promotional materials; provided character voice persona work for descriptive writing. Utilized narrative scripting software to craft in-game content including dialogue, character interactions, animations, and cutscenes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Second Class Division One) at The University of Nottingham
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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