Komalah Selva

Experience

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  Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Television Host

  Exposed to public speaking, communication and media engagement at 12 years old• Media appearance and engagements: Coming up with suggestions for scripts, interviewing people for children's shows, dubbing/voice over in various languages.

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  Simple Internet Communications

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Web Content Writer

  • Written communication and marketing: Developed compelling content for different clients in multiple languages, markets, and platforms.• Designing posters: Utilise graphics editing and media creation programs to develop prototypes and storyboards.

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  HWUMSA

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Foundation Officer

  Looking after the welfare of the foundation students and bring positive changes in the university i.e.:• Improvement of the shuttle bus schedule and pick-up points.• Extension of the computer labs and learning studios utilising hours.• Fast lane in the cafeteria where students can buy pre-packed food.

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  TED Conferences

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Licensee, Curator, Head of Speaker Liaisons Department of TEDxHeriotWattUMalaysia

  A Founder who has successfully obtained the license from TED for the inaugural TEDx in Heriot-Watt University. Formed a committee and led a 31-member team to a TEDx event in March 2019.• Advised, oversaw all departments and provided leadership and support to the head of departments - logistics & facilities, sponsorship & finance, and programme flow.• Liaised with the provost, campus services, student association and marketing department on funding, university support and external relations.• Sourced and vetted speakers, developed speaker guideline.• Liaised with TED Global on quality control and streamlining with international guidelines. Show less

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  Veritas Contracts Sdn Bhd

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

  Quantity Surveying Intern

  First hands-on experience on QS' roles at a consulting company.• Software knowledge: CostX, and Veritas’ Elemental Cost Analysis (ECA) software.

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  Top Glove Sdn Bhd

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Sourcing & Procurement Intern

  Acquired knowledge on clients' perspective of construction projects through Top Glove’s Sourcing and Procurement Department. • Project expenditures - Analysed past projects and benchmarked factory construction projects. Fixed many past errors. • Tendering – Attended tender interviews and played a decision-making process to select the winning bid• Communication - Liaised with Top Glove's Vietnamese Chinese counterparts leveraging on my Mandarin skills to prepare and compile quotations and price comparisons. • Procurement and negotiation – sourced for suitable contractors and consultants to take up factory construction projects and successfully negotiated with them. Show less

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  Archi Panel Sdn Bhd

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  Obtained hands-on experience from a metal roofing sub-contractor company. • Technical support (site visits, measuring roofs and operating drone and capturing images and videos for roof inspection).• Administrative and management (preparing quotations, proposed solutions for late delivery of items , managed the book-keeping for claims and tax payments and supported worker morale)• Creative marketing ideas (developed slogan/tagline ideas for the company, increased social media views and likesby 22%). Show less

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  Axiata Young Talent Programme

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Axiata University Leadership Development Programme (Cohort 7)

  Selected from a pool of 4,000 students in Malaysia to be part of Axiata Young Talent Programme, a unique leadership initiative designed for driven young Malaysians who are eager to learn and have the capacity and ambition to be future corporate leaders of the country.I have mastered critical skills and knowledge through workshops where business tools are introduced, business simulations where we are propelled into the roles of decision makers, as well as business challenges where we work on innovative solutions to complex problems while being immersed in various industries that make up the Malaysian economy. Show less

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  HWUMSA

  Oct 2019 - May 2020

  School Officer for School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society (EGIS)

  School Officer for School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society (EGIS), comprising of Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering and Petroleum Engineering undergraduate programmes. Looking after the welfare of the foundation students and bring positive changes in the university for the betterment of students, e.g.: • Organised social events to encourage the symbiosis between various engineering students.• Gathered academic and non-academic feedback from students and voiced it out during meetings with the programme heads and provost, and made sure changes were implemented. Show less

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  HWUM Society of Quantity Surveying and Construction (SQSC)

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Student Advisor

  Provided leadership and direction to run the first QS society in Heriot-Watt University. The society organised many successful activities in the 1st year.

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  YTL Corporation Bhd

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Quantity Surveying Intern

  I was the rare non-YTL scholar accepted as an intern. • 3-months rotational internship – acquiring experience in Change Control, Tender, and Upstream Claims sub-departments within the Contracts department.• Involvement in a mega-project (RM 9.55bil): Gemas-JB Electrified Double Track project.• Refurbishment project (RM400mil) - tendering for the of the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Bharu.

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  KSK Land

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  LEAP Associate (Management Trainee)

  The LEAP Programme is a structured rotational programme to experience a variety of service lines and sectors within the property development world. My rotations are Sales & Marketing, Contract Management & Cost Analytics, and Corporate Finance.• Sales - Developed and implemented unique physical, digital, and phygital event. transformed how sales events were marketed to the public. Achieved 35% more registrations, and 6x more quality leads compared to usual events. • Marketing - Managed the community referral program. Recruited quality members via campaigns and nurtured strong relationships with them. Curated attractive benefits by initiating collaborations with lifestyle partners that align with the brand value. Single-handedly hit the team's recruitment target on my 1st month and received recognition for it.• QS - Negotiated contractual terms that add value, mastered IFCA to process claims.• Procurement - Conducted value engineering exercises; saved costs by 40%. Show less

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  HUMMINGSOFT SDN BHD

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Account Manager

  Introduced innovative automation tools to the Malaysian market, secured government grants and subsidies, strengthened regional client relationships, and expanded networks through strategic partnerships and collaborations with global agencies.- Introduced a novel test automation tool (Leapwork) to the Malaysian market.- Built excellent working relationship with the principals from the UK and India to resell test automation tool.- Explored marketing solutions for Humworks and identified digital marketing agencies.- Developed compelling landing pages for Humworks.- Built strong client relationships across Southeast Asia.- Worked on getting cybersecurity government subsidies worth RM65,000 - 80,000 from the Ministry of Multimedia and Communication.- Worked on getting various grants from Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).- Explore new clientele by attending conferences and exploring opportunities with local and global agencies such as EUROCHAM. Show less

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  Medhini Group

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  Business Development Executive

  Demonstrated agility in pharma and biotech construction by leading rebranding and digital transformation, organising high-level forums with scientists and policymakers, and expanding services through strategic client partnerships. Proven success in navigating complex, regulated industries while driving stakeholder engagement, brand visibility, and strategic growth.- Spearheaded a successful rebranding effort, enhancing brand visibility through logo redesign, website overhaul, leading to three media coverages on separate occasions.- Achieved a 45% growth in LinkedIn followers and generated a client inquiry that progressed significantly.- Organised a high-impact industry forum with an exceptional 99% attendance rate, drawing over 50 experts, including scientists, policymakers, and government officials.- Proactively expanded services by connecting a waste management contractor with an insect feed client, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving abilities, and expanding our services beyond our PM consultant role. Show less

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  Axiata Young Talent Programme

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

  Axiata Young CEO Development Program

  I am one of the 70 selected participants from 1,400 total applicants. The program aims to nurture young talents through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the industry and valuable skills for professional growth.

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  Patience Modular

  Oct 2023 - now

  Development Manager

  Led impactful marketing, client engagement, and strategic initiatives, including website revamp, investor relations, modular construction thought leadership, and business expansion planning, driving growth and global recognition.- Created marketing and investor materials, including profiles, manuals, project references, and pitch decks, for global private equity firms, asset managers, and construction MNCs.- Revamped the company website, increasing traffic and client inquiries through improved user experience and visibility.- Managed and mentored a graphic designer colleague, guiding the development of a cohesive branding guide for consistent visual communications.- Monitored potential clients and investors by developing a tracker to schedule follow-ups, track documents sent, and outline next action steps.- Liaised with clients, translating requirements into deliverables for precise, timely execution by technical teams.- Presented at the Trueventus Modular for Affordable Housing Summit 2024 on vertical integration in modular construction; invited to speak at their Annual Modular, Prefab & Construction Tech Senate in Bangkok, 2025.- Drafting a business plan to support a Malaysian infrastructure company’s market expansion with modular solutions. Show less