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Paydesk has 51 journalists in Malaysia. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography.

Our top journalists in Malaysia are Wen Chen and Samsul Said.

Use our journalist directory to find a member to work for you.

We have journalists in Cyberjaya, George Town, Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Putrajaya, Selangor, Shah Alam and Subang Jaya.

Journalists in Malaysia



Wen Chen

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Wen is a documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She has over ten years experience working as a producer, director, writer, videographer and editor in various formats: TV broadcast, digital platform and feature documentaries. She has worked on documentaries for Netflix,Read more BBC, Insider, Euronews, CNA, History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network.
Languages
English Malay Chinese (Mandarin)
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+12
Skills
Cultural Social Research
+6

Samsul Said

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Samsul Said is a Photojournalist based in Kuala Lumpur. He is currently working as a “Freelance Photographer and Videographer”. Samsul Said, is specializing in providing Highquality photograph, especially News, Documentary, Photojournalism and has strong interest in culture. He had been to Xinjiang,Read more China in 2012 for 2 weeks to finish the special project within Malaysia-China travel magazine and represent Malaysia for judging “Xinjiang through the lens”. Samsul also received a Hostile Environment training course for 5 days in Bangkok under Dynamic company organized by Reuters. 

His work has been publish in Time magazine, Wasington Post, USA Today, The Guardian, 
The Telegraph, The huffingston Post, Boston Big Pictures, L.A Times, Bangkok Post, The New York Times Online, China Daily, Lavanguardia, Media Indonesia, Jakarta Post, National Post, International Herald Tribune, Globe and Mail Canada, The Wall Street Journal, The National Post, Times of Oman, Times of India, REUTERS Our World Book (Volume 5) and local newspaper and Magazine such as The Star, The Sun, The News Straits Times Press, The Malay Mail, Sinar Harian, Libur, Dewan Budaya and now he’s  Stringer at Reuters Pictures and Getty Images News Asia Pacific as a freelance basisi in Kuala Lumpur. I will accept any an assignment in ASIA, please contact me here: ******
Languages
English
Services
Photography
Skills
Breaking News

Annette Gartland

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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.
Languages
English French
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+10
Skills
Fact Checking Politics Current Affairs

Salena Pail

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Salena Pail is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Been in the journalism industry for more than 10 years. Experience in features story, press releases,text speeches and blog articles along with on-ground interviews. 
As well as dual-experience in photography and reporting skills.

Read moreApart from Kuala Lumpur, she also cover fixing for Borneo both Sabah & Sabah as well as the sultanate kingdom of Brunei Darussalam.
Languages
English Malay
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+7
Skills
Sports Business Medical
+18

Aminah Farid

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Aminah Farid is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Research
+3
Skills
Investigative Reporting Politics Current Affairs
+3

Ushar Daniele

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Armed with ten years of experience on the field as a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I now assume my role as a independent broadcast journalist. I recently hosted for VICE News in Malaysia and when I am not on camera, I produce news packages and documentaries for international news Read moreagencies like Al Jazeera International, CNN, CNBC. Before moving into broadcast, I was a print journalist and I still write for publications like The New York Times and South China Morning Post.
Languages
English Indonesian Malay
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Media Training Politics Current Affairs
+11

Muhammad Hafiz Mohd Hidzir

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An ordinary Malaysian home-grown youth who is shaped with experiences gained and knowledge learned sparked by various of interests who also loves (almost) everything in life that the world has to offer.

Studying for endless amount of knowledge during the day, and develop himself throughout the Read morenight through varied activities related with his interests.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Corporate Content
+4
Skills
Fact Checking

Sivanisvarry Morhan

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
I am a dedicated journalist, pursues stories in a local media in Petaling Jaya. With a commitment to reporting, I cover diverse topics, contributing to the local and global media landscape.

To view my full profile, kindly visit linkedin.com/in/sivanisvarry-morhan-4b3583146
Languages
English Malay
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+5
Skills
Breaking News Medical Natural Disasters
+10

Ayuni Ayatillah

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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.
Languages
Malay
Services
Feature Stories Fact Checking
Skills
Entertainment & Celebrity Fact Checking Business
+3

Zan Azlee

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I am a multimedia journalist, documentary filmmaker and writer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I have 16 years experience in the field and my last senior post was as Senior Editor, News Features, at Astro AWANI, Malaysia's first 24-hour news channel. Prior to that 4-year stint,, I was a Read morecontributing correspondent for several international news organisation which included, Al Jazeera International, Global Post, VPRO TV (Dutch), VJ Movement (Dutch) and a few more. I also have conflict journalism experience having reported and produced documentaries in places like Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey and Southern Thailand. I have produced numerous feature documentaries that have gone on to screen in various international film festivals. And I am an author and have written four non-fiction books to date. I also run a boutique media company called Fat Bidin Sdn Bhd that produces non-fiction content for all mediums.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Skills
Music Arts & Books Current Affairs
+6

Mohd Noor Edzuan Sapuan

Ipoh, Malaysia
MOHD NOOR EDZUAN SAPUAN is a Photographer & Videographer base in Malaysia. Specialize in wedding, sport, interior & videography.

Current employer is Airbnb & OYO. Willing to travel for assignments & comfortable to work remotely.

Some of my work can be seen here : 

www.edzuansapuan.my
www.Read morestillsxmotions.com

My Social Media :
instagram.com/edzuan
instagram.com/edzuansapuan
instagram.com/stillsmotions

Thank you.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Photography
Skills
Entertainment & Celebrity Breaking News Technology
+10

Gana Prakash

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Gana Prakash is a journalist.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries Feature Stories
+12
Skills
Risk Analysis Business Arts & Books
+24

Ersie Anjumin

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Ersie Anjumin is a journalist based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Languages
English Indonesian Malay
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Research
+5
Skills
Breaking News Science & Environment Music
+14

Lavanya Balakrishnan

Shah Alam, Malaysia
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.
Languages
English
Services
Feature Stories Fact Checking
Skills
Fact Checking Research

Gloria Jaymess

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
GLORIA JAYMESS is a journalist based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+6
Skills
Current Affairs Food & Drink Health & Fitness
+4

Naressa Khan

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I am a versatile writer specializing in content creation, research, and creative solutions. I develop ideal narratives and content leads in various formats, for various market segments. Whether an exclusive feature article, a crisp ad copy, a succinct web page, or an extensive brand book, my work Read moreindicates my passion for translating existential ideas into solid and impressionable audience benefits.
Languages
English
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast)
+1
Skills
Arts & Books Cultural Food & Drink
+5

Fitri Hazim

Kuala Lumpur, 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. 
Read more

Actively working as emcee for wedding event and moderator for talkshow program speaking on current issues.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+7
Skills
Investigative Reporting Research Politics
+5

Joshua Paul

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.
Languages
English Indonesian Malay
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Vox Pop
+9
Skills
Business Fact Checking Politics
+3

Shahrim Tamrin

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Shahrim Tamrin is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has nearly 16 years’ experience in Journalism and Communications with mainstream & online publications, corporate sector, sports body and inter-government agency.

He started career as a Sports Journalist with theSunDaily in 1997 Read morebefore moving to Asian Football Confederation and United Nations. He made the comeback into journalism with The Malay Mail. Later, he became News Journalist and automotive writer in the New Straits Times, Berita Harian and theSunDaily. 

At present, Shahrim is a guest columnist & freelance journalist writing for various publications including digital news outlets which include ******, ******, ****** and ******. 

Shahrim was awarded with theSunDaily Editorial Excellence Award in 2015 & 2016. In November 2016, he received a special Award from Asean NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) for his wide range coverage of road safety efforts and issues in South East Asia.

He provided input to the Special Envoy for Road Safety of United Nations in April 2017. In August 2018, he was appointed by the Minister of Transport Malaysia as part of the Recommendations Review Panel (RRP) following the highest casualties ever recorded in a single road crash at Genting Highlands in 2013.

Shahrim was a recipient of a 2018 International Centre for Journalist and World Health Organisation (ICFJ-WHO) Safety Reporting Fellowship to attend the 13th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion in Bangkok, Thailand and 2020 Road Safety Fellowship to attend the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Stockholm, Sweden.

Shahrim has successfully undergone training under the ICFJ and WHO 2020 Road Safety Training of Trainers programme.

He sat on the Board of Directors of Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) from January 2019 until January 2022, the only Journalist appointed to the Board.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Journalism
Skills
Breaking News

Mariah Doksil

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Mariah Doksil is an award winning journalist based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

She is passionate about contributing to children, girls and women's empowerment, writing about social inequality and injustice, exploring environmental issues and also documenting stories and facts involving the Read moreindigenous people.

She also love learning new skills, especially related to latest technology and furthering her own knowledge in politics and CURRENT AFFAIRS.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries Live Reporting
+1
Skills
Research Climate Change Finance
+16

Marco Ferrarese

George Town, Malaysia
Marco Ferrarese is a journalist and travel writer specializing on Malaysia, Southeast Asia and India. He earned a PhD in Anthropology with a focus on Malaysia from Monash University. 

Ferrarese has written about travel, culture and extreme music in Asia for a variety of international Read morepublications such as Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, CNN Travel, BBC Travel, South China Morning Post, NIKKEI Asian Review, Roads & Kingdoms, Southeast Asia Globe, Perceptive Travel and Time Out. 

He is co-author of the 5th edition of "The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget", having researched chapters on West Malaysia, Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah. 

He is also the author of two fiction and non-fiction books  - one, "Nazi Goreng" (2013) currently banned by the Malaysian government - and several academic essays published by Routledge, Rowman & Littlefield and Marshall-Cavendish.

Know more at www.marcoferrarese.com
Languages
Spanish Italian Malay
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Feature Stories Content Writing
+7
Skills
Film & Theatre Investigative Reporting Music
+7

Fikri Fisal

Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Fikri Fisal is a journalist based in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
Languages
English Indonesian Malay
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Research
+3
Skills
Current Affairs Fact Checking Research
+2

Afeeq Nadzrin

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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.
Languages
English Malay
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Documentaries
+7
Skills
Music Film & Theatre Entertainment & Celebrity
+5

Radzi Razak

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Radzi Razak is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Languages
English Indonesian Malay
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Feature Stories
+7
Skills
Fact Checking Science & Environment Politics
+7

Avila Geraldine Samuel

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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 =)
Languages
English Malay
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Investigative Journalism
+3
Skills
Politics Cultural Food & Drink
+6
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