Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
LEADERSHIP
Accomplishments/Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
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CHRISTINE PUNG SIEW LING

Kuala Lumpur
CHRISTINE PUNG SIEW LING

Summary

Recent law graduate with a diverse professional background spanning litigation, retail sales, and corporate experience in a commercial engineering company. Skilled in legal drafting, research, and client engagement, with exposure to both civil and criminal matters. Driven by a strong interest in international trade, finance, and justice systems. Adaptable, articulate, and results-oriented, with a proven ability to thrive in both fast-paced legal settings and corporate environments. Currently seeking opportunities, whether in legal practice or the corporate sector, that will challenge and support continuous growth.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Messrs Akashah Akhtar & Associates

Legal Intern
09.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Conducted legal research for a wide range of cases, including defamation, bankruptcy, garnishee orders, immigration fraud, and criminal matters (e.g. sexual assault on children, spy cam offenses, malicious prosecution, and 39B DDA cases)
  • Assisted in drafting cause papers, including Statements of Claim, Affidavits, Certificate of Urgency, and legal correspondence.
  • Accompanied the supervising lawyer to police stations, court hearings, and meetings with clients and investigating officers.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as liaising with court staff, police officers, and legal departments to follow up on case status and documentation.
  • Observed and supported litigation processes, gaining hands-on experience in trial preparation and courtroom procedures (including YBGK criminal matters).
  • Managed time effectively while balancing academic commitments and internship responsibilities.

Messrs Abdul Halim Ushah & Associates

Legal Intern
08.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and legal articles.
  • Assisted in drafting memos, briefs, opinion writings, and contracts.
  • Prepared case files by organizing evidence and summarizing depositions.
  • Executed administrative duties including client follow-ups and calendar management.

Shopee

Part Time Promoter/Runner
01.2018 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Promoted products to clients up to sales closing
  • Learned new skills
  • Exceeded weekly sales quota

Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Legal Intern
08.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Reviewed MOU, LOU, and LOI between IDFR and various institutes, including local universities and foreign diplomatic training centers.
  • Collaborated with Competency Enhancement Centre (CEC) to manage DiD cohort 2 programs.
  • Spearheaded 'Critical Thinking & Creative Thoughts' course for mid-level officers from multiple government agencies.
  • Participated in lectures, programs, and events alongside diplomats within CEC department.

Mercedes Benz Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd
Kota Kinabalu

Sales Executive
01.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Pioneered business strategy during inter-branch conference to optimize collaboration.
  • Completed three months of intensive training for product and service sales presentations.
  • Negotiated with clients to successfully close sales agreements.

Econtech Total Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd
Kota Kinabalu

Sales Executive Cum Admin Assistant
01.2019 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Initiated new business idea and delivered compelling pitches during meetings.
  • Strengthened relationships across private, residential, and commercial projects.
  • Executed impactful sales presentations to secure new business under supervisory guidance.

Maxtrack Sdn Bhd

Sales Executive
01.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Negotiated with clients up to sales closing
  • Exceeded weekly sales quota consistently throughout the whole tenure

Education

University of Technology MARA (UiTM)
Shah Alam

Bachelor of Law (Hons) from Law
03-2025

University Overview

UPPER SECOND CLASS HONOURS

Pre-U La Salle Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia from Fine Arts
12-2019

University Overview

CGPA: 3.75 (3A1B)

SMK Saint Paul Beaufort
Beaufort

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia from Science
01.2017

University Overview

GPA: 5A1B2C

SMK Saint Paul Beaufort
Beaufort

Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga
01.2015

University Overview

GPA: 7A1B

Skills

  • Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Google (Docs, Slides)
  • Video Editing skills (CapCut, iMovie)
  • Lexis Advanced, Malaysia
  • Legal research
  • Contract drafting
  • Court procedures
  • Client communication
  • Case management
  • Document management
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Case file management

Affiliations

(2011-2018)

Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

  • Participated in recycling and distributing clothes, food, and school appliances to the underprivileged children and families in villages around Sabah

Young Malaysian Movement (YMM)

  • Invited to be the emcee for events organized such as talent competitions, blood donation programs, etc

Persatuan Che Wei Khor Beaufort

  • Assisted in the preparation for blood donation programs, collaborating with Hospital Beaufort, Hospital Membakut, Hospital Keningau
  • I became the emcee whenever necessary to make announcements during the program

Beaufort NGOs

  • Joined the rescue team to help the earthquake victims in Ranau (2015) and villagers affected by distributing food, water, clothes, medical supplies, etc.

LEADERSHIP

  • Managing Partner for Professional Year Law School, UiTM, 2024
  • Managing Partner for the Mentorship Programme 3.0, UiTM, 2023
  • Project Director of the International Environmental Programme, UiTM, 2022
  • Deputy Secretary-General, UiTMMUN 20121
  • Class Representative (Part 4)
  • Vice President of Student Relations in Gagasan Mahasiswa Undang-Undang (GUNS)
  • Project Director for the Art Exhibition at Pre-U La Salle, 2019
  • Head Prefect, Disciplinary Committees, 2017
  • President of the Girl Guides, SMK Saint Paul, 2018
  • President of the Theatre Club, SMK Saint Paul, 2018
  • President of the Basketball Club, SMK Saint Paul, 2018

Accomplishments/Affiliations

  • Won the Verbal Commendation Award from the United Nations Association of Malaysia (UNAM Youth) in 2021
  • Won the Verbal Commendation Award at the Jakarta Model United Nations in 2021
  • Won the Best Delegation Team Award at Taylor's Lakeside Model United Nations in 2021
  • Top Student Academic Award, Pre-U La Salle, 2019
  • Saint Paulian Of The Year Award, 2017

Languages

Malay
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Indonesian
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

  • Prof. Dr. Adlan Bin Abdul Razak, Head of Centre for Law Studies UiTM, 019 - 219 3863, adlan611@uitm.edu.my
  • Sir Muhammad Ahadiat Akashah Bin M.Yusmarlan, Partner in Messrs. Akashah Akhtar & Associates, +60 11-6168 8916

Timeline

Legal Intern

Messrs Akashah Akhtar & Associates
09.2024 - 01.2025

Legal Intern

Messrs Abdul Halim Ushah & Associates
08.2023 - 09.2023

Legal Intern

Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
08.2022 - 10.2022

Sales Executive

Mercedes Benz Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd
01.2020 - 12.2020

Sales Executive Cum Admin Assistant

Econtech Total Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd
01.2019 - 12.2020

Part Time Promoter/Runner

Shopee
01.2018 - 01.2023

Sales Executive

Maxtrack Sdn Bhd
01.2018 - 12.2018

University of Technology MARA (UiTM)

Bachelor of Law (Hons) from Law

Pre-U La Salle Kota Kinabalu

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia from Fine Arts

SMK Saint Paul Beaufort

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia from Science

SMK Saint Paul Beaufort

Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga

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