Throwback to five years ago, thanks Facebook for the reminder… I had the privilege of leading a Google Crowdsource awareness workshop series, along with Saidul Karim and Desty Hotifatruwosai, guiding an incredible Southeast Asian community. Back then, we were volunteering to raise awareness that how important it is to have refined, well-tagged and sorted data […]
The countdown has begun for the 20th Asia Media Summit (AMS 2025)! This year is especially significant as AIBD celebrates two decades of excellence in shaping the future of media. These moments capture a key milestone—the signing ceremony in Phnom Penh with H.E. Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, Cambodia, and his esteemed team. With just […]
1,771 days ago, when I joined Toastmasters International, I never imagined introducing myself this way. Today, as I hold this DTM plaque, I’m reminded of the journey it represents: a journey of perseverance, commitment, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. The Distinguished Toasmasters (DTM) is the highest award a member of Toastmasters International can receive, […]
Achieving my Fourth Consecutive Triple Crown award as Toastmaster and seeing YMCA KL Toastmasters club (my home club) earn its Fourth Presidential Distinguished Club award is a moment of great pride—especially in the 100th year of Toastmasters International. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the guidance of inspiring leaders: DTM Charles CL Tan , […]
Traditional media has always played a vital role in informing, educating, and inspiring audiences. But with the rise of new media and ever-changing algorithms, media professionals need to upskill themselves to stay relevant. I’m excited to share that AIBD recently collaborated with Voice of Vietnam (VOV), State Broadcaster of Vietnam, to conduct a successful 2-day […]
On 4 May 2019, I had the opportunity to visit the Google Malaysia office in Kuala Lumpur and deliver a presentation on a subject close to my heart, empowering citizen journalists. The session centered on how everyday people can contribute to Google Maps and why these contributions matter in shaping the way we understand and […]
The origin of Panglipuran village dates back to the 11th century. The highest village in Bali is said to be a gift from the King of Bangli to the people who fought against the Kingdom of Gianyar. Panglipuran village is a unique and culturally rich destination located in the Bangli regency of Bali, Indonesia. The […]
Happy World Speech Day, everyone! Today is a special day where we celebrate the power of words and how they can shape our lives. As I take a moment to reflect on this day, I would like to share my personal journey in Toastmasters over the last 1239 days. During my tenure as Vice President […]
Happy International Women’s Day! “Breaking barriers and building a stronger future for women in cybersecurity and media! As we kick off the Training Workshop on Cybersecurity Reporting for Female Journalists, we are reminded of the significant gender gap in both fields. With only 20% of the cybersecurity workforce being female and a lack of dedicated […]
‘Sabaidee’ (Greetings in Laotian language) from the ancient city of Luang Prabang (literally meaning Royal Buddha Image)…The capital of Luang Prabang province lies in the valley at the confluence of Mekong River and Nam Khan river… This amazing city was declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and was listed in 1995 for unique and […]
