Journalism

Journalism Internship - STAR Media Group 2018/19

At the age of 14, I was the youngest youth journalist working at the Star Media Group on Internship in 2018 and 2019. The Star Media Group publishes the most widely circulated newspaper in Malaysia. I was given this opportunity after being in the final top 10 Youth Journalists of the Star Newspaper's Youth Journalism Program for two years in a row. 

Through this opportunity, I was able to experience worklife in a high-pressure environment like the NewsDesk. I was also able to raise awareness on pressing issues like mental health and education, even interviewing a University Professor on Pyschology. To this day, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity.

Editor-in-Chief - Wesley Methodist School Editorial Board

In the year 20/21, I was the Editor-In-Chief of my secondary school's annual yearbook. Although this was a school-based society, the Editorial Board experienced the process of real-world publications.

From curating the content to designing the layout and arranging publishing logistics, the Editorial Board led by students and teacher advisors managed to produce a school yearbook despite the COVID-19 pandemic. 

I am very grateful for this opportunity as it helped enhance my communication skills, online and offline. Leading a team to record the highlights of a whole school year was not an easy task, especially during the pandemic but, by God's Grace, we did it!

Star Media Group - Youth Journalist Programme

Since 2018, I have been actively participating as a youth journalist in the Star Media Group. Throughout the years I have interviewed individuals such as Julian Yee, Winter Olympics Figure Skater as well as South East Asian Games Gold Medalist, and the Chairperson of the Kuala Lumpur Annual Arts Festival, Dr Sunita Rajakumar. 

These experiences truly built my confidence and ability to string a story from facts. Although it took a while to get into contact with the interviewees, it was extremely worth it in retrospect. I got to build my resourcefulness and every time I watch Julian Yee skate his way to a medal, I remember I once spoke to him. It still feels surreal.

Publications

Here are the links to some of my most recent articles: 

Student Turned Scholars (Sunday, 12 Jun 2022)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2022/06/12/students-turned-scholars

Championing Olympiads (Sunday, 24 Apr 2022)

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2022/04/24/championing-olympiads