Supervisor: Dr Tan Sok Teng
What is your team’s project about?
Rohingya men working in the grass cutting sector in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
What does your team enjoy most about the IEx project?
Meeting different stakeholders and having good meals with the team!
What are some challenges that you think are unique to the project?
We did not expect to have to Grab everywhere in KL. Transport around the city, especially to visit worksites without set addresses, is quite difficult and surprisingly expensive via public transport.
Any specific tips about working with your team’s community?
Give the community time to build trust and rapport with you and your team, and be prepared to have backup plans for every activity!
Any fun stories to share with your juniors?
Our translator brought us to a football game between Rohingya teams across Malaysia. The atmosphere was great and it was amazing to see the community making the best of limited resources to create an opportunity for them to have some fun!