Xiaohongshu
Election post
Recently, while interviewing seniors for the Times Undergraduate Survey, I reached out to many Malaysians and was struck by how willing they were to help, even if we’ve never met before. It showed me how strong our Malaysian community at UCL can be when communication is open and accessible.
I understand that being a Secretary involves a large part of content creation, announcements, and keeping members updated. I have prior experience in this area through volunteer work with FINCO, where I managed social media content and outreach campaigns to promote financial literacy initiatives. I’ve also supported website development and online communications for the Lambeth GP Food Co-op. These experiences have helped me become comfortable with content planning, drafting announcements, and ensuring communication is clear and aligned with the organisation’s goals.
I plan to introduce recap reels and a recurring “Malaysian Spotlight” series inspired by annual interview formats, where members, committee members, and alumni share reflections on their experiences at UCL. Over time, this could become a tradition that documents the journeys of Malaysians in the society and strengthens our sense of continuity and community.
I am standing because I care about strengthening the culture of Malaysians supporting Malaysians. A connected community wouldn’t be possible without organised coordination, timely updates, and effective communication, all of which are central to the Secretary role.