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About Me
I am a full-time freelance writer and content creator since August 2017. I write a lot of business/corporate content, educational articles, medical articles, nature articles, etc.
Services provided:
– Articles for magazines, websites, news portals
– Company profiles
– Writing for conference show dailies
– Annual reports
– Sustainability reports
– Education modules
– Press releases
– Food reviews
– Write-ups for all kinds of publications and materials
– Copywriting for advertising purposes, such as flyers, brochures, websites, etc.
– Editorial and proofreading services
Selected magazines:
– Top 10 of Malaysia magazine
– Calibre magazine
– Malaysian Naturalist magazine
– PIE magazine (posterior of eye)
– CAKE magazine (anterior of eye)
– GEM magazine
– FURNISH NOW magazine
– Just English magazine
Conference show dailies:
– 11th Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society Congress (8-10 Dec 2017, Kuala Lumpur)
– 33rd Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress (8-10 Feb 2018, Hong Kong)
– Malaysian International Furniture Fair (8-10 March 2018, Kuala Lumpur)
– 34th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress (6-9 Mar 2019, Bangkok)
– 13th Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society Congress (22-24 Nov 2019, Shanghai)
Current Status
Self Employed
Language
Spoken
English
Written
English
Working Experience
12 Dec, 2012 - 8 Aug, 2017
Editor
Oxford Fajar Sdn Bhd, Section U1, Glenmarie, Shah Alam
Company Type
SME
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Editor
To edit titles for higher education, including polytechnics, matriculation centres, colleges and universities, from manuscript until filming. My specific focus is on business, computer science and engineering books.
Reason of resign
To become a freelance writer
5 May, 2010 - 11 Nov, 2012
Senior Editor
Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd, Bandar Baru Bangi
Company Type
SME
Position
Senior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Editor
English Editor responsible for editing English books for primary, secondary and Pre-U. Also performing other duties such as commissioning of new writers, proposing new publication projects, managing projects, evaluating printed books, evaluating sample manuscripts, etc.
Reason of resign
Exploring better prospects
5 May, 2009 - 5 May, 2010
Writer
The BrandLaureate, Damansara Utama
Company Type
SME
Position
Junior
Specification
Advertising / Media Planning
Roles
Others
Writing coffee table books, press advertisements, programme booklets, brochures, website material, corporate profile, etc. in English. Conceptualising themes and coming up with headlines and text. Editing and proofreading of materials in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Assisting during launches, The BrandLaureate Awards, The BrandLaureate – SMEs Chapter Awards, and other events/programmes.
Reason of resign
My old boss moved to a new company and told me they had a vacancy for English editor - who do you want to join us?
1 Jan, 2007 - 5 May, 2009
Copywriter
CD Advertising Sdn Bhd, Damansara Perdana
Company Type
SME
Position
Junior
Specification
Advertising / Media Planning
Roles
Copywriter
Writing press advertisements, scripts for TV commercials and corporate videos, radio commercials, documentaries, etc. in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Conceptualising themes and coming up with headlines and text for Annual Report covers and separators. Editing and proofreading of materials in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Translating materials from English to Bahasa Malaysia and vice versa.
Reason of resign
I wanted to learn about branding, so I went to work for TheBrandLaureate.
12 Dec, 2005 - 12 Dec, 2006
Editor
Arah Pendidikan Sdn Bhd, Saujana resort area
Company Type
SME
Position
Junior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Editor
I worked as an editor for English school books (reference books and workbooks) in a publishing company. I edited primary and secondary school books.
Reason of resign
I wanted to explore a full-time writing job.
9 Sep, 2004 - 12 Dec, 2005
Editor
Pearson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Petaling Jaya
Company Type
Other
Position
Junior
Specification
Journalist / Editor/ Writing
Roles
Editor
I worked as an editor for English school books (reference books and workbooks) in a publishing company. I edited primary and secondary school books.
Reason of resign
My publishing manager moved to a new company and asked me to apply to work there too.
Education
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Major in Computer systems
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science/ Information Technology
5 May, 1997 - 3 Mar, 2000
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Major in Environmental Science
Master Degree
Others
3 Mar, 2000 - 5 May, 2001
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation
Recognition for volunteer work
Malaysian Nature Society
9 Sep, 2017
Excellent Prize
Nature Photography Competition
Floria 2010, Putrajaya
7 Jul, 2010
Branch Award 2008
Recognition for volunteer work
Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Selangor Branch
7 Jul, 2008
International Poet of Merit Award
Poetry award
International Library of Poetry
6 Jun, 2002
Skill Sets
Tools & Software
Additional Information
Owns Transportation
Yes
Owns Laptop
Yes
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