The team received a total of 68 applications, to which 20 were shortlisted for the Reef Spawn Program. From this number, 12 finalists were chosen. These ‘planulae’ will undergo a comprehensive budding program throughout May – August 2021 before broadcasting the messages in their respective communities.
Ahmad Arman Al-Huzaifi
Student, Colombia University
Arman is a rising junior studying Economics and History. He loves watching swoon-worthy series and period dramas in his free time.
Elvian Masli
Student, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Hailing from district of Telupid in Sabah, Elvian, is currently studying Marine Biology at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. He loves to be involved in both humanitarian and environmental advocacy. He spends his free time scrolling through social media to keep himself updated with current issues.
Elizabeth Lee Jia Huei
Research Assistant, Monash University
A fresh graduate from Monash University Malaysia with a major in Finance and Econometrics, Elizabeth is currently working on Gerontechnology and sustainable cities. She spends her free time reading business books and baking. Elizabeth’s signature is shepherd’s pie and apple crumble muffins.
Isyraf Haqim bin Mohd Tamizam
Marine Biologist, Alunan Coral Project
Isyraf Haqim is a marine biologist based in Pulau Perhentian who has passion in marine life and climate change. He believes in a world where everyone focuses on the same goals. Even though he rarely talks about feelings, he is sensitive enough to consider everything that happens around him.
Bella Law Pui Yee
Assistant Warehouse Manager, Pack & Store Resourcing Sdn Bhd
Bella is currently working at a packaging warehouse in Selangor, after being called to the bar as a lawyer last December. She just bought Marine Biology on Shopee and reading it has become one of her favourite things to do during her free time. If she is not reading that book, she is probably binging on Netflix, or singing in her bedroom.
Lee Qai Qet
Student, Universiti Malaya
Qai Qet is currently a second year student reading Law in the University of Malaya. Apart from reading statutes and case laws on a daily basis, he loves the great outdoors, adventurers, sports, camps or anything that keeps his feet moving.
Melanie Oon Ying Hui
Student, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Melanie is a 2nd year IT undergraduate currently pursuing her studies at the National University of Malaysia. Her hobbies & interests are spread across a wide range of activities, to name a few – surfing, freediving, playing the piano, squash & chess, occasional food hunting & travelling.
Muhammad Arif Fahmi bin Khairul Azli
Student, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Arif is currently a third-year student at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is also a nature and food enthusiast. Having assam laksa everyday might be a problem to some people, but not him!
Muhammad Irfan Hazim bin Mowardi
Student, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Irfan Mowardi is a marine biology student at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. As the president of Marina Club UMT, he has lead a team to organise many ocean conservations programmes under the OceanHope project that aims to increase ocean literacy among youth in Malaysia.
Tabitha Ow Hui Zi
Consultant, Spartan Maritime (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Tabitha is currently working at a Marine Risk and Advisory company in Kuala Lumpur. She likes lifting weights and brewing coffee during her free time.
Priyangka Gunasagaran
Data Analyst, Petronas
Priyangka is an analyst with a passion for the ocean. She loves whales, dinosaurs and almost all animals. She wants to be able to create a platform that can help people learn more about it and do their part in conserving nature’s hidden beauty.
Veveonah Mosibin
Student, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Veveonah is currently studying Marine Science in University Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Despite being busy with studies, she loves to volunteer especially when it comes to the conservation of nature and the ocean.