Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$300 - $400 / Day
Request QuoteI am an award-winning journalist and researcher, working across print, television and digital media who has lived in Southeast Asia for more than two decades. Currently freelance, I contribute to Monocle, Al Jazeera English, Nikkei Asian Review and BBC.com, and also do copywriting projects for corporate clients. I was part of the launch team at Al Jazeera English in Kuala Lumpur, first as Regional Planning Editor and later as Senior Field Producer. I travelled widely in the region, developing and producing news, feature and long-form material from countries including Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia. I have also worked with Bloomberg (TV and text), BridgeNews, CNBC Asia and the BBC. My country interests include Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. I also have expertise on migration issues, human rights, arts/culture and business.
Produced for Al Jazeera English - Digital
A one year investigation into convicted wildlife trafficker Anson Wong, which followed the Malaysian from his home in Penang to Madagascar, Indonesia and Thailand, and showed that he was back in business despite government claims to the contrary. I worked on the concept and proposal, researched the story and produced it in collaboration with correspondent Steve Chao.
Produced for Al Jazeera English - Digital
Malaysia's Unwanted was an investigation into the exploitation and abuse of asylum seekers and refugees in Malaysia. The programme, accompanied by online features and multimedia coverage, prompted a rare parliamentary debate and a UNHCR investigation. I came up with the idea, and researched and produced the film in collaboration with correspondent Steve Chao.
Produced for Al Jazeera English - Digital
Two years after the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, we travel to the north to find a region dominated by the military and people scarred by conflict.
Produced for BBC Capital
All you need to know when visiting the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on business.
Produced for BBC Capital
Young Malaysian entrepreneurs are making a fortune by designing and selling headscarves for fashionable Muslim women.
Produced for IRIN News
Malaysia convicted just one person for human trafficking in 2014, yet the US decided to raise the country's ranking in its annual Trafficking in Persons report.
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