Real experiences, actual challenges, and honest conversations about what it takes to build a career in Malaysian journalism. No fluff—just practical insights from reporters who've been there.
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Covering breaking news in Kota Kinabalu taught me something schools don't really prepare you for. You can't always get every detail confirmed before publication time hits. Last month, during the flash floods in Penampang, I had to make calls about what to publish while still tracking down sources. It's messy, but that's the reality.
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Getting people to talk on record isn't about charm. It's about showing up consistently and actually listening when they tell you what matters to them. Some neighborhoods in Sabah have been misrepresented so many times that earning trust takes months, not minutes.
Continue readingDifferent aspects of journalism work require different skills. Pick what you're curious about or what you're currently struggling with.
How to track down sources, verify information, and piece together stories when nobody wants to talk. Real techniques that work in Malaysian contexts.
Explore articlesGetting people to open up requires more than just good questions. Learn what actually works when talking to government officials, victims, and reluctant witnesses.
Explore articlesThe gray areas nobody warns you about until you're facing them. When to publish, when to hold back, and how to sleep at night with the decisions you make.
Explore articlesSoftware and platforms that make research faster and stories more engaging. Not fancy—just practical tools that save time and improve accuracy.
Explore articlesHow to actually build a sustainable career in journalism when everyone says the industry is dying. Honest talk about freelancing, staff positions, and making it work financially.
Explore articlesWhat it means to report on East Malaysia when most national coverage ignores us. Stories about representing communities that don't often see themselves in headlines.
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After a source in Sandakan asked me to turn off my recorder, I realized something. Sometimes people share more when they're not worried about being captured word-for-word. Now I take handwritten notes for certain conversations, and the quality of information has actually improved. Not every technique works for every situation.
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Covering the land rights dispute in Papar made me question everything I learned about neutral reporting. When one side has lawyers and PR firms while the other side has farmers who barely speak English, presenting "both sides equally" doesn't necessarily mean you're being fair. Balance and truth aren't always the same thing.
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