Iqbal Fatkhi

Iqbal is the Editor-in-Chief of Cilisos Media. He began his career in media in 2017 as a writer at Cilisos, covering topics related to Malaysian politics and current issues. In 2018, he became Editor of the company’s Malay language website, Soscili, where he oversaw a team of writers while spearheading the establishment of the company’s video content reaching up to 8 million views within its first year. In 2020, Iqbal and his wife moved to the United States where he became an independent content creator, publishing videos on his personal account @Iqtodabal and reaching over 100,000 followers across social media.

In 2022, he returned to Malaysia and joined BFM Radio where he was host of the station’s Malay language explainer series, Kupas and Seminit. During this time, he was responsible for their coverage of the 2022 General Election on social media resulting in close to 5 million views. In 2023, he returned to Cilisos as Editor-in-Chief where he now leads the company’s overall editorial and commercial direction. Iqbal graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2015 with a degree in Law & International Relations.

To me, making an impact is about creating a ripple effect that inspires positive change in people’s lives, communities, and society as a whole. It means using my work to promote compassion, fairness, and opportunity, not just by advocating for systemic reform but by empowering individuals to take action and engage in society. Whether it’s through supporting someone in need or encouraging citizens to vote, I believe meaningful impact comes from both helping people directly and sparking broader movements for justice and progress.