Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Afeeq Nadzrin spent his childhood watching films and channel surfing whilst enjoying and admiring the creativity and story-telling visuals executed by various sorts of film directors. After picking up the camera four years ago as a hobby, Afeeq immediately realised Read morethat filmmaking and photography became his passion and a work of art he wanted audiences to become well aware off. 

Since turning and enhancing his talents towards filmmaking, Afeeq has quickly built himself a reputation as one of the youngest film directors in Malaysia after directing two films including a documentary shortlisted for ‘Best Documentary’ in Canberra, Australia. His work life has revolved around his personal interest and creative preferences. Afeeq’s passion is emotional story-telling and is always on the lookout for the idiosyncrasies that colour our lives. The abynormal that makes us normal. 

His inpiration growing up is Bruno Aveillan, Martin Scorsese, Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Taratino.

Afeeq Nadzrin is also an experienced Producer with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Cinematography, Photography, Media Producer, Television, and Film. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from University of Canberra.

Ahmad Yusni Mohammad Said is a freelance photojournalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Former chief photographer for European Pressphoto Agency - EPA for Malaysia desk (2003-2014).
Yusni has attend courses on documentary with Magnumphotos in Singapore. 2016 under Matt Black and with Justin Mott,Read more Advance storytelling workshop.
Yusni's work has been published extensively in the New York Times, International Herald Tribune/ International New York Times, USA Today, Stern, Der Spiegel, El Pais, The Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, The Nation, Bangkok Post, NBC News, The Telegraph, Jakarta Globe, The Star, Time, and many other international and regional publications.

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Aminah Farid is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

I am an independent journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I have nine years' experience in print and digital newsrooms, including a position as Senior News Editor for a news portal. My interests are human interest stories, social issues, current affairs, and science.

I'm an Irish journalist, based in Asia. I'm currently in Kuala Lumpur. I specialise in environmental, health, and human rights issues and have my own website, Changing Times (https://changingtimes.media). I have been a journalist for more than 45 years and am a skilled editor, proofreader, and Read moreFrench-to-English translator. I have worked for major newspapers and magazines in England and Ireland, and for Radio France International, the BBC, Agence France Presse, and euronews.

Arjunaidy Jaafar is a journalist based in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

I am a freelance photographer before this i working at malaysia online news (news portal) and Portal Perak Today as a photographer.

Aulia Hanafiah is a journalist based in  Asia Pasific

I am a journalist, based in Asia. I am currently in Sumatra, Aceh province. I specialize in environmental, health and human rights issues and have my own website, I have been a journalist for more than 10 years and I am a skilled English Read moreeditor, proofreader and translator. I have worked for major newspapers and magazines in the UK and Ireland, and for Radio France International, BBC, Agence France Presse and euronews.

Avila Geraldine Samuel is a journalist based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

She writes and covers a wide range of topics from local politics, environment, tourism, culture, to crime, among others. 

She also does freelance jobs - doing serious and laid-back writing based on client needs. Read moreWhen she is not working, she goes places one stamp at a time or just watches the world go by =)

Ayuni Ayatillah is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

She specializes in lifestyle, parenting and women issues topics, with a flair for storytelling and simplified English that appeals to local readers.

She has experience writing for local and Read moreinternational parenting and women issue websites such as Makchic.com, Mom Center and AprilMag.com. She also has experience writing/blogging for numerous brands such as Philips, MILO, Nickelodeon and Dutch Lady to name a few.

She interviews with people and write about their stories in online and print media.

She is good with time management and work best with a defined goal in mind.

Dina Surani Zaman is a former journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is one of the co-founders of IMAN Research Malaysia (www.imanresearch.com). 

You may find her profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinazaman1/

Ersie Anjumin is a journalist based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Esther is a writer based in Kuala Lumpur. She has more than 5 years in the publishing industry - mainly magazine (lifestyle, beauty, fashion). Experience includes writing press releases, reviews and features.

Fikri Fisal is a journalist based in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

I’m a reporter based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Seven years experience in broadcasting and journalism. I’ve mastered in hosting, news anchor, vox-pop, cross-over, voice-over, news writing script and news writing skills. My news angle forte is politics and crimes in dual language Malay and English. 
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Actively working as emcee for wedding event and moderator for talkshow program speaking on current issues.

Gana Prakash is a journalist.

Gharawi Mohammed is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

GLORIA JAYMESS is a journalist based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Hai Jie is a journalist.

Hanif Omar Yazid is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Joshua Paul (b. 1986) is a Malaysian independent documentary photographer and multimedia journalist with an interest in social issues, international and local conflicts, and refugee migration. 

In 2014, Joshua joined the international news agency Associated Press (AP) as a photojournalist, Read morecovering major events like Malaysian Airline MH370 and MH17 tragedies. He also focused on daily news pieces, documentaries and feature stories. 

His work has been published by international news agencies around the world including TIME, New York Times, International New York Times, The Guardian, Washington Post and The Telegraph to name a few.

He is currently freelancing out of Asia, and beyond as a visual journalist. (photo and video)

In his free time, Joshua rescues and rehabilitates stray dogs and also teaches photography to underprivileged children.

I have built a career within the development field and found my passion in translating and writing of others who are often left out in society. My career has spanned from India, Cambodia, Australia, and Malaysia, and currently, I am focusing on building my portfolio in translation and writing on Read morecurrent issues.  I am currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Current Work:
Supporting the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Malaysia with the SDG Voluntary National Review 2021 with content, editorial, and internal translation of SDG references from English to Bahasa Malaysia.
Preparing speeches for the Minister of Economics for current events
Prepared press release, media statements, and video script for Malaysia’s SDG VNR 2021.
Translation of Financial literacy for chool children from low-income groups with neOOne Associates
Translation of documents and conference coordination for IMAN Research 

Learning & Development Experience:
Translation work for refugee and undocumented children NGOs, in Kuala Lumpur and Sabah.
Translated a series of children folklore stories from Bahasa Malaysia to English for UNICEF Malaysia, distributed to selected schools in Peninsular Malaysia by the Ministry of Education. 
Supported an association in Sabah (KAMI) to translate a series of children stories for distribution among the undocumented and stateless children. 
Assisted the Economic Planning Unit and UNDP in translating training materials from English to Bahasa Malaysia for fieldwork and pilot projects. 
Provided translation work for UNRWA’s #DignityisPriceless campaign. 
Article on the burden of unpaid care work among women in 2018, published in Malaysiakini.com.
Prepared speeches, media statements, editorial pieces for UNDP Malaysia.

Kevin Vimal Xavier is a journalist. I have a very good command of English in both written and verbal. English has always been my favorite language since I was a little kid and the love affair has only gone stronger and stronger. I believe having this skill is a immediate call to contribute back to Read morethe community that I am surrounded with near and a far. I have a good experience of writing news-stories as I have served myself as an intern in a local newspaper, The Star Publications for three months back in 2013. I had my articles published then, and hereafter, I worked as a Community Relations Officer at Penang Adventist Hospital for a year where I handled fundraising, social media, newsletters and regular meet ups with external donors for the well-being of the hospital.

Laura Wilshaw is a freelance journalist and producer based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

With more than ten years as a journalist and producer in the most prestigious newsrooms of Britain she has planned and delivered stories from around the world. 
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In her career with Five, Sky Read moreand ITV she has been at the front line of some of biggest stories of the last decade. From the wars in Afghanistan and Ukraine to General Elections in the UK and the US and many others in between. 
 
She has also produced long form, current affairs documentaries for ITV, Five and Sky 1. 
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After years leading teams in the field and in the newsroom, most recently she held a senior management position at ITV News - the UK's largest commercial, national TV newsroom overseeing the whole UK operation as Head of Home News. 
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Lavanya Balakrishnan is an editorial writer from Shah Alam, Malaysia. She is a lifestyle writer with over two years experience and has exposure writing articles, guides and post-event reports for in-house media. Clients she has worked with include Sunway Echo Media, EasyUni, Lavin Pure and TPM Read moreOutdoor. She is also a contributor with a content marketplace.

In 2022, Lavanya picked a cause in community placemaking and is currently following PPS, Stipo and PlacemakingX on resources and online course. 

Lavanya is happy to write articles for mobility, co-working spaces, construction, property, retail and tourism brands who acknowledges the practice and enhancement of placemaking within the company in Malaysia.

uala Lumpur, Malaysia.