Diandra Lau

Conducted extensive literature reviews for the ASEAN Prosperity Index (API) and analysed international trade hurdles for Bumiputera entrepreneurs Performed preliminary research on ASEAN-wide government initiatives specifically targeting women entrepreneurs. Curated and distributed "News Watch," a weekly digest of critical policy and economic news for internal staff

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) (2025-04 – 2025-06)

• Conducted extensive literature reviews for the ASEAN Prosperity Index (API) and analysed international trade hurdles for Bumiputera entrepreneurs
• Performed preliminary research on ASEAN-wide government initiatives specifically targeting women entrepreneurs.
• Curated and distributed "News Watch," a weekly digest of critical policy and economic news for internal staff

Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Coordinated with training providers and participants to ensure the SBF Recovery Programme's training/courses run smoothly pre, during and post the training/courses
• Utilised Excel to track registration data and financial deposits, maintaining high accuracy for program auditing
• Handled administrative operations for both SBF and the Sarawak Chambers of Commerce & Industry, including official correspondence and invoicing

Swinburne University of Technology (2022-11 – 2023-04)

• Executed primary data collection for a survey targeting TVET graduates to assess labor market outcomes
• Performed data validation and cross-checking using Excel to ensure the integrity of Raspberry Pi training datasets

Internship at Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) (2022-07 – 2022-09)

• Produced digital marketing materials and e-posters for the "Igniting Hope" forum and seminar series.
• Managed stakeholder outreach, communicating with government ministries, agencies, and media outlets to coordinate event attendance

Master’s in Public Policy – University of Malaya (2024-02 – 2026-02)

Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Relations – University of Malaysia, Sarawak (2019-09 – 2022-06)