Premesh Chandran

Premesh Chandran

Chief Executive Officer at Malaysiakini

TED Fellow
TED Attendee
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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About Premesh

I am a…

Activist, Brainstormer, Consultant, Hindu, Idea generator, Journalist, Parent, Social entrepreneur

Bio

Premesh Chandran is a versatile professional with expertise in media sustainability, disinformation, public housing, crowd funding, and public transport. His work revolves around exploring the intersection of social business and meaningful change, aiming to address pressing societal issues through innovative approaches. Chandran's focus on leveraging media for sustainability and combating disinformation highlights his commitment to promoting informed public discourse. Additionally, his involvement in projects related to public housing and public transport underscores his dedication to enhancing urban living conditions and transportation systems. Through his diverse interests and initiatives, Chandran contributes significantly to the discourse on social impact and sustainable development.

I'm passionate about

Finding practical ways to pursue my ideals

Areas of expertise

Communication, democracy, investments, media, misinformation, public transit, social housing, transportation

The TED story

This is the first time I am attending TED. Really excited about it. I've seen all those TED talks, now I'm eager to meet all these interesting people

Things you might not know

Soccer, Listening to ideas and being a friend. Hardly get a chance to be good friends these days.