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Government Affairs Content Writer & Editor

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  • Write articles and explainers from ministry events, press releases and Dewan Rakyat.
  • Join a team turning Malaysian government news into engaging digital content.
  • Attend ministry events, spot trends and shape public‑affairs stories!

RM 4500 - RM 5500

KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

 

Love keeping up with government affairs, breaking down policies, and turning complex issues into content people actually want to read?

We’re looking for a Government Affairs Content Writer & Editor to join our team and bring Malaysian government developments, policies and public affairs stories to life through engaging digital content.

What You’ll Do:

  • Write around articles from ministry events and press releases to policy explainers.
  • Attend around ministry events and turn key developments into compelling stories.
  • Keep tabs on government announcements, news, ministry updates and Dewan Rakyat debates.
  • Spot trending government and policy topics and turn them into content opportunities.
  • Work closely with Press Secs, Corporate Comms, Editorial and BD teams.
  • Support government-related campaigns, media decks and press releases.
  • Keep content accurate, engaging and performance-driven.

Job Requirements

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Communications, Media, Bahasa Melayu, or a related field. 
  • 3+ years of experience in Malay-language journalism, editorial, content writing, or a related role. 
  • Excellent command of Bahasa Melayu, with strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. 
  • Strong understanding of Malaysian government affairs, public policy and current issues
  • Proven ability to research, analyse and simplify complex government policies into clear and engaging Malay-language content. 
  • Strong news judgement with the ability to identify timely and relevant story angles. 
  • Experience covering or engaging with government agencies, ministries, Press Secretaries or Corporate Communications teams
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Able to manage multiple stories, work independently and meet tight editorial deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly in accuracy, facts and language quality
  • Proactive, resourceful and genuinely interested in Malaysia’s political, economic and social landscape.

Skills

Professional Writing
Research
Fact Checking
Bahasa Language
Proofreading
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Communications
Content Writing

Company Benefits

Fun & Young Culture

We're young, fun and vibrant bunch of people who are highly driven.

Be A Star

You have to opportunity to participate in our regular video content as cast of INFLUASIA.

Media Benefits

From movie premieres, to exclusive event invitations, your experience with us will be much more fun!

Regular Company Activities

Lunch roulette, game nights, team building activities and more! We want to keep our teams constantly engaged.

Market Leader

Be part of the leading digital media company in Malaysia! Work alongside our co-founders who were awarded the achievement of Forbes 30 Under 30.

Accessibility

Located in KL Eco City, our office is around KL's most prominent malls with endless conveniences, public transportations, and food choices!


Additional Info

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Career Level

Senior Executive

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INFLUASIA

INFLUASIA consists of Malaysia's most prominent digital publications namely WORLD OF BUZZ, Lobak Merah, NOODOU, and In Real Life which are driven to inform, entertain, inspire, and ultimately engage with the mass public. The company plans on growing beyond its current formidable reach of over 48 million readers across all its platforms per month to ensure that INFLUASIA will remain a key player in the digital media...