# About Freelance Writer, Copywriter & Journalist since 2017 Welcome to my portfolio! I'm a writer, copywriter, & a journalist since 2017. I've covered diverse topics from technology, lifestyle & travel, current affairs to personal finance. ![Interview at Autobahn Motors. Read more : https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/exclusive-we-tried-buy-car-luxury-vehicle-vending-machine-singapore-61566 ](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FZQuasYeNTv8Krzdh7aYx%2FFrame%204.png?alt=media\&token=48cb040a-6f83-412d-bf04-15d463b85eca) ![Personal finance articles @ The Fifth Person](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FvKnKCHJ8im2b6KvWANm6%2FScreenshot%202022-01-09%20at%2011.26.30%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=255f5424-deed-4d43-a233-595216db682d) Besides digital content, I've also had an article published for *Astro Traveller*; which was distributed to AirAsia flights as an in-flight magazine, hotels, lounges and more. ![(2017) Nintendo Switch article published in Astro Traveller - distributed to hotels, airlines and more](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FDHRDQCkPRgWKyj22hcvG%2FFrame%204-2.png?alt=media\&token=d56f0e1a-9cc6-4892-8d54-ee04a705a193) I've worked Singaporean 🇸🇬and Malaysian 🇲🇾 web/print magazines, companies and tech startups. See more of my past work below! # Contact ### Print, web content, digital art or others? ![https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/exclusive-we-tried-buy-car-luxury-vehicle-vending-machine-singapore-61566](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FQk6EMfc4GiiimG9G6OMb%2FP1030882.JPG?alt=media\&token=375074db-4d62-405b-ab1f-b67858dea374) {% hint style="info" %} Connect with me via any of the following channels {% endhint %} ↗️ [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/russellkua) [↗️ Telegram](https://t.me/russellkua) ↗️ [Email](mailto:kuarussell@gmail.com) () # The Fifth Person Personal finance author [*The Fifth Person*](https://fifthperson.com/) believes in spreading a message that financial literacy and sound investment knowledge can help people around the world achieve financial independence and lead better lives for themselves and their loved ones. As a **personal finance** author, I cover investing, saving and good personal finance habits; extending from my personal experiences in life. ![](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FvKnKCHJ8im2b6KvWANm6%2FScreenshot%202022-01-09%20at%2011.26.30%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=255f5424-deed-4d43-a233-595216db682d) ## Articles * [*Your home isn’t an asset, but get one anyway*](https://fifthperson.com/your-home-isnt-an-asset/) * [*How to buy gold, and why owning physical gold is a bad idea*](https://fifthperson.com/how-to-buy-gold/) * [*The 5 stages of life and how you should invest at each stage*](https://fifthperson.com/stages-of-life-invest/) * [*How minimalist investing can make you a better investor*](https://fifthperson.com/minimalist-investing-better-investor/) * [*4 digital banking tips to automate and protect your finances*](https://fifthperson.com/digital-banking-tips/) {% hint style="warning" %} *Original and archived copies are available; if URLs are unavailable or broken* {% endhint %} # MetroResidences Lifestyle writer for expat living for MetroResidences' Everyday Living' blog MetroResidence's own lifestyle blog [*'Everyday Living'*](https://expat.metroresidences.com/sg/everyday-living/) features trendy and luxurious serviced apartments; simultaneously answering expatriates' commonly asked questions who are coming into Singapore for both work and leisure, for the first time. ![MetroResidences' microsite - Everyday Living](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FigwnlpsljH1ifzpChKbG%2FJan-09-2022%2019-30-58.gif?alt=media\&token=6165bc6f-63fc-460a-9ef8-9c515d8501c7) The articles that I've written covers MetroResidences' digital products, promotions, services and offerings and are read by readers from around the world who are planning to visit Singapore for both short and long term stays. ![Articles covering MetroResidences' digital products, services and offerings](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FUWDccTiyOY36Eue0qFfm%2FFrame%204.png?alt=media\&token=3a53b7b6-62dc-4bab-985e-cd3bd0721570) ### Articles * [*5 Things You Can (Finally) Do, Now That You're Home*](https://expat.metroresidences.com/sg/explore/5-things-you-can-finally-do-now-that-youre-home/) * [Finding a Safe Home for Singapore Frontline Workers](https://expat.metroresidences.com/sg/explore/finding-a-safe-home-for-singapore-frontline-workers/) * [*Stay Home, Maybe Just a Little Bit Longer*](https://expat.metroresidences.com/sg/explore/stay-home-maybe-just-a-little-bit-longer/) * [*Virtual Tours - Changing how you choose your next apartment*](https://expat.metroresidences.com/sg/explore/virtual-tours-changing-how-you-choose-your-next-apartment/) * [*Best 11 Apartments under $2,000 a Month!*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/11-apartments-under-2000/) * [*11 Serviced Apartments Options for a Weeks' Stay*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/11-serviced-apartment-options-for-a-weeks-stay/) * [*Co-living Apartments vs Serviced Apartments*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/co-living-apartments-vs-serviced-apartments/) * [*Contactless hassle-free bookings - giving you the power of choice*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/contactless-and-virtual-apartment-bookings-giving-you-the-power-of-choice/) * [*Coronavirus Travel Tips*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/coronavirus-travel-tips-for-those-with-little-choice/) * [*Expats Abroad, Indoors - 5 Singapore-based business travellers during the pandemic* ](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/expats-abroad-indoors-words-of-5-singapore-based-business-travellers-during-the-pandemic/) * [*4 Actually Helpful Tips To Prevent Burning Out While Working From Home*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/four-walls-of-personality/) * [*How to Keep Your Apartment Coronavirus Free*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/how-to-keep-your-apartment-coronavirus-free/) * [*Post-Covid19: 4 Guesses on What 'Social Norms' Will Look Like*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/post-covid19-what-social-norms-will-look-like/) * [*Should people still trust co-living amidst Covid-19?*](https://www.metroresidences.com/sg/expat-life/explore/should-people-still-trust-co-living-amidst-covid-19/) * [*Is your apartment really clean? Discover our CleanPlus Certification*](https://expat.metroresidences.com/sg/explore/is-your-apartment-really-clean-discover-our-cleanplus-certification/) * *Four walls of personality* * *How booking your next place of stay is going to be different* * *Coronavirus will Change How You Travel* * *7 travel-themed ways to bring wanderlust into your apartment!* * *I can’t pay my rent! What to do when things get tough* {% hint style="warning" %} *Original and archived copies are available; if URLs are unavailable or broken* {% endhint %} # Astro Traveller In-flight lifestyle magazine (AirAsia) - April 2017 Contributed a tech article for Astroview's monthly issue of Traveller. Penned a review of the newly launched Nintendo Switch. ![Cover of Astro Traveller - April 2017](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FAN6opbWC56u1o31WOflm%2FIMG_20170415_163316.jpg?alt=media\&token=34ebce51-ec51-46de-860b-97ee0105d68a) ![Two-page article on Nintendo Switch when it was debuted in 2017](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2Fc0o0oQCSSyTDz8J8UiXY%2F20191103_1757571.jpg?alt=media\&token=c4824bab-2128-494a-af79-7850ca57366a) Higher resolution images (and physical copy) available upon request # RojakDaily (Gempak) [*RojakDaily* (now known as *Gempak*)](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily) is a truly rojak Malaysian online magazine that a diverse number of topics including lifestyle, culture, politics and more. In 2017, I was their tech and lifestyle **journalist and writer**; reviewing food, interviewing interesting people, and reviewing consumer electronics. ![Interview at Autobahn Motors - Singapore's first and one-of-a-kind 'car ATM' - https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/exclusive-we-tried-buy-car-luxury-vehicle-vending-machine-singapore-61566](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FZQuasYeNTv8Krzdh7aYx%2FFrame%204.png?alt=media\&token=48cb040a-6f83-412d-bf04-15d463b85eca) ![Nasi Lemak Burger review in 2017 - https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/we-tried-mcdonalds-nasi-lemak-burger-and-heres-what-we-think-63907](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2Ffm1rbTqXWutFfd3RqYqM%2F20170714_172631.jpg?alt=media\&token=8b11c5b1-5639-4fd5-9645-8ba746ae7839) ## Articles * [*Gifts​ ​For​ ​Dad:​ ​Six​ ​Cool​ ​Gadgets​ ​And​ ​Toys​ ​Under​ ​RM300*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/gifts-dad-six-cool-gadgets-and-toys-under-rm300-62601) * [*Hate​ ​The​ ​Apple​ ​AirPods?​ ​Here​ ​Are​ ​Six​ ​Cheaper​ ​(And​ ​Probably​ ​Better)​ ​Alternatives​*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/hate-apple-airpods-here-are-six-cheaper-and-probably-better-alternatives-63220) * [*A​ ​Guide​ ​To​ ​Purchasing​ ​Your​ ​Next​ ​TV*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/sponsored/guide-purchasing-your-next-tv-57284) * [*Three​ ​Career​ ​Tips​ ​From​ ​Malaysian​ ​McLaren​ ​GT​ ​Driver​ ​Jazeman​ ​Jaafar*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/three-career-tips-malaysian-mclaren-gt-driver-jazeman-jaafar-63087) * [*Why​ ​Buying​ ​A​ ​PlayStation​ ​4​ ​Makes​ ​More​ ​Sense​ More ​Now​ ​Than​ ​Ever New​*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/three-career-tips-malaysian-mclaren-gt-driver-jazeman-jaafar-63087) * *​*[*iPads,​ ​New​ ​iMac​ ​Pro,​ ​iOS​ ​11​ ​And​ ​Other​ ​Important​ ​Stuff​ ​You​ ​Missed​ ​From​ ​The Apple​ ​WWDC​ ​2017​ ​Event*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/new-ipads-new-imac-pro-ios-11-and-other-important-stuff-you-missed-apple-wwdc-2017-event-57076) * [*We​ ​Tried​ ​McDonald's​ ​Nasi​ ​Lemak​ ​Burger​ ​And​ ​Here's​ ​What​ ​We​ ​Think*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/we-tried-mcdonalds-nasi-lemak-burger-and-heres-what-we-think-63907) * [*Before You Buy The Nintendo Switch, You Must Read This Article*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/you-buy-nintendo-switch-you-need-read-article-59051) * [*Why Are CCTV Footages Always So Blurry And Low Quality? We Find Out!​*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/news/why-are-cctv-footages-always-so-blurry-and-low-quality-we-find-out-64082) * [*Five Features On Android O That Will Make You Go =O* ](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/five-features-android-o-will-make-you-go-o-62018) * [*6 Reasons To Get Your Wallets Ready For The Samsung Galaxy S8*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/news/6-reasons-get-your-wallets-ready-samsung-galaxy-s8-56818) * [*Why We’re OK With Samsung Selling Refurbished Note 7s*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/news/why-were-ok-samsung-selling-refurbished-note-7s-64108) * [*The Best Small PC Cases You Can Buy In Malaysia Right Now*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/best-small-pc-cases-you-can-buy-malaysia-right-now-61322) * [*Here's Why You Should Stick With Your Samsung Galaxy S7 When The S8 Arrives Samsung*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/here-s-why-you-should-stick-your-samsung-galaxy-s7-when-s8-arrives-64570) * [*Galaxy S8 Too Expensive? Buy These Phones Instead!*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/samsung-galaxy-s8-too-expensive-buy-these-phones-instead-59504) * [*Tech For Teachers: Seven Gadgets To Buy For Your Favourite Cikgu*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/tech-teachers-seven-gadgets-buy-your-favourite-cikgu-61049) * [*Six Reasons Why The Microsoft Surface Laptop Is Your Next Laptop*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/six-reasons-why-microsoft-surface-laptop-your-next-laptop-60173) * [*6 Reasons to Get Hyped for the Nintendo 2DS XL*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/six-reasons-get-hyped-nintendo-2ds-xl-60171) * [Will The iPhone 8 Be The Best iPhone Ever?](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/will-iphone-8-be-best-iphone-ever-64125) * [*Rojak Daily’s Mother's Day Tech Gift Guide 2017!* ](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/rojak-dailys-mothers-day-tech-gift-guide-2017-59306) * [*What You Need to Know About The Wannacry Cyber Attack*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/news/what-you-need-know-about-wannacry-cyber-attack-64014) * [*EXCLUSIVE: We Tried To Buy A Car At The Luxury Vehicle Vending Machine In Singapore*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/exclusive-we-tried-buy-car-luxury-vehicle-vending-machine-singapore-61566) * [*The Drone You've Been Waiting For Is Finally Here!*](https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/lifestyle/drone-youve-been-waiting-finally-here-61382) {% hint style="warning" %} *Original and archived copies are available; if URLs are unavailable or broken* {% endhint %} # Cilisos Contributor in 2017 [*Cilisos*](https://cilisos.my) is a online magazine that primarily covers current issues and affairs in Malaysia. In this opinion piece, reasons on why Malaysians are paid less than locals in Singapore were mentioned. Supplemented with recruiters' advice for each point, this article is aimed to better equip fresh graduates or people seeking employment in Singapore before going to interviews. {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="warning" %} *Original and archived copies are available; if URLs are unavailable or broken* {% endhint %} # Snapask Freelance content writer [Snapask](https://snapask.com/en-nz/) is Hong Kong-based online learning website that offers tutoring services to the students based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan. Students could ask questions and tutors would answer them. As a freelance content writer, I've contributed articles to their [**newly published blogsite (Geeks @ Snapask)**](https://geeks.snapask.co) on tutoring and featuring services that Snapask offers. ![Geeks @ Snapask features articles in both Chinese and English](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FsNS0B8R0YWV78Z4T7iOT%2FScreenshot%202022-01-09%20at%2011.48.21%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=76b1dfbb-f9a2-4e6c-b39a-275d09c680dd) ## Articles * [*A Day with a Snapask Tutor* ](https://geeks.snapask.co/a-day-with-a-snapask-tutor-84c02d87eea7) * [*Unforgettable Moments As An Educator*](https://geeks.snapask.co/unforgettable-moments-as-an-educator-c5fbc051735f) * [*Tutoring Online — The Right Hustle For You?*](https://geeks.snapask.co/tutoring-online-the-right-hustle-for-you-93bb79d39a0) * [*Snapask — For Tutors, By Tutors*](https://geeks.snapask.co/snapask-for-tutors-by-tutors-8db58a9a7ebb) * [*Fun Facts on Why Teachers Love Teaching?*](https://geeks.snapask.co/fun-facts-on-why-teachers-love-teaching-e4f05da0489d) * [*Tutoring on Snapask Isn’t For Everyone — It Could Though, For You!*](https://geeks.snapask.co/tutoring-on-snapask-isnt-for-everyone-it-could-though-for-you-5534a7cb6485) * [*Stand Out on LinkedIn — in under 10 minutes*](https://geeks.snapask.co/stand-out-on-linkedin-in-under-10-minutes-12eaae829244) * [*5 Reasons Why Tutors Love Teaching On Snapask*](#undefined) * [*How Will Teaching Help with Your Career?*](https://geeks.snapask.co/how-will-teaching-help-with-your-career-40d2921dbf02) * [*Gender Bias Against Male Tutors and Everybody Is Guilty Of It*](https://geeks.snapask.co/gender-bias-against-male-tutors-and-everybody-is-guilty-of-it-1ad277528f90) {% hint style="warning" %} *Original and archived copies are available; if URLs are unavailable or broken* {% endhint %} # Nucleo Consulting Copywriter on retainer from January to June 2019 [*Nucleo Consulting*](https://www.nucleoconsulting.com) is an IT consultancy company that provides outsourcing, consultancy and support services to SMEs in Singapore. On retainer for 6 months, I've worked mostly on both internal and external communication materials such as **product brochures, project proposals, internal memos and documents.** {% hint style="danger" %} ***Due to the sensitive nature of documents worked on - please contact me for more information on my past work with Nucleo Consulting.*** {% endhint %} # Movel AI Writer covering marketing, product and promotional articles for Movel AI [*Movel AI* ](https://movel.ai)is a Singaporean robotics company that deploys their robotics software products to clients, partners, and operations globally. Articles written highlight core technical capabilities of software products and contextually applied to different scenarios that are relevant to clients' industry and applications. At Movel AI, I actively maintain and write for two websites - Company's blogsite ([news.movel.ai](https://news.movel.ai)) and documentation site ([docs.movel.ai](https://docs.movel.ai)) ![](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FcKvmuLOlhgpNmNUS5Qyi%2FIMG_4726-2.GIF?alt=media\&token=ab3b13bf-0657-4713-9e11-75931283a8e8) ## Company Blogsite The company blogsite new feature releases, events and active deployments at clients' sites around the world. With 2 new articles every month, the site aims to keep all stakeholders abreast with latest developments and offerings. Here, I lead content and media creation - from photography, video direction and also overall site usabilty. ![Editor for news.movel.ai](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2FvmNOFUBTf350iSNeOCar%2FScreenshot%202022-01-10%20at%2010.24.47%20AM.png?alt=media\&token=6817ea3d-dadc-4bdb-9a92-72eb73b33c93) ## Documentation Site I'm also actively maintaining their documentation site - [docs.movel.ai](https://docs.movel.ai) where it highlights core product features, instructions, manuals and FAQs for clients to refer to. I work closely with engineers, sales and business development teams to publish clear and concise documentation. ![Editor for docs.movel.ai](https://4009613255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FoSC90VxPqDiMqbV6YAUt%2Fuploads%2Fj48SoBbyrPAwuNfACs5O%2FJan-10-2022%2010-06-41.gif?alt=media\&token=0f8fe87c-1c41-477e-abe2-420d122e4326) ## Articles * [*Cleaning and Scrubbing Robots (Ideasparq 🇲🇾)*](https://news.movel.ai/user-interface-for-robotic-systems-cleaning-and-scrubbing-robots/) * [*Sensor Fusion & Wall Inspection Robot (BCA 🇸🇬)*](https://news.movel.ai/sensor-fusion-wall-inspection-robot-by-bca/) * [*UV Disinfection Robot (City Robotics 🇵🇱)*](https://news.movel.ai/disinfection-robot-by-city-robotics/)