Jackelyn Foo

Writer, Assistant Project Manager

Malaysia

Over a decade of experience working on various projects related to media and communications, primarily as a writer, at times as an assistant project manager.

As a writer, I've written news and features on socioeconomic development for online and printed publications.

As an assistant project manager, I've been involved in diverse forms of projects such as online content, external publications, video production and community development events.

Email: jlynfoo@gmail.com

*Portfolio below are selected works

Portfolio

RAKAN Sarawak (News and Features on Socio-economic Development)

RAKAN Sarawak
10/11/2023
Bolstering the Protection of Sebuyau's Coastline

Through major infrastructure projects under IRSDA, DID Sarawak as the implementing agency is on a mission to control Sebuyau District’s susceptibility to coastal floods and erosion, in hopes of ensuring the area’s economic and social prosperity.

RAKAN Sarawak
08/19/2024
Bridging the Digital, Information and Socio-economic Divide

For rural communities, the National Information Dissemination Centre or NADI initiative has led to significant impacts in the way they utilise the Internet and technology to improve their digital skills, knowledge and living standards.

RAKAN Sarawak
01/12/2022
MARDI Sarawak's Agricultural Innovations

Between 2017 to 2021, MARDI Sarawak’s rigorous research and development efforts resulted in some of the institute’s most beneficial innovations to Sarawak’s agriculture.

S-Sarawak (Features Related to Digital Technology In Line with Sarawak’s Digital Economy Efforts)

S-Sarawak
08/23/2022
Powering Remote Medical Services with Renewable Energy

For the first time in Malaysia, a clinic at a remote village in Sarawak is introduced to a hybrid solar-hydrogen power generation system, showing a promising and greener future in Sarawak’s rural electrification efforts.

S-Sarawak
04/07/2022
S Pay Global: Sarawak's Home-grown Fintech Platform

An initiative by the Sarawak Government, S Pay Global - formerly known as Sarawak Pay - aims to digitise and drive Sarawak’s economy, as well as encourage the adoption of cashless payments among Sarawakians.

S-Sarawak
08/25/2024
The Many Applications of AI

A look at real-world applications of artificial intelligence (AI) that are expected or has been creating significant impact.

SarawakYES! (Information on Career, Education, Entrepreneurship, and the Digital Era for Youth)

SarawakYES!
11/29/2023
Essential Skills for the Digital Era

In order to succeed in the digital era, we need to have a wide range of skills that are technical, as well as transferable.

SarawakYES!
10/14/2019
Storytelling - a digital skill?

Learning how to tell stories effectively, especially through the use of digital technology, teaches us to become producers of digital content instead of just consumers.