Zhao Yu
Animal lover, avid gamer, bookworm- but most of all, me.
I'm a fresh graduate with a Bachelors in Mass Communications, and it's my aspiration to become an environmental journalist in the future.
Newspaper Articles
Here are two of my articles that have been published in the Star.
Gaming Articles
Explore a featured selection of my writing work below.
Interview: A Peek Into ConcernedApe's Haunted Chocolatier
In 2016, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone launched Stardew Valley, a charming farming simulator that has found its way into the hearts of millions worldwide. Since its release, Stardew Valley has achieved overwhelming commercial and critical success, selling over 15 million copies by 2021.
Now Barone has recently announced an entirely new game in the works—Haunted Chocolatier. From what we know so far, Haunted Chocolatier revolves around creating chocolates and maintaining a chocolate shop…while livi
Now Barone has recently announced an entirely new game in the works—Haunted Chocolatier. From what we know so far, Haunted Chocolatier revolves around creating chocolates and maintaining a chocolate shop…while livi
How to Find the Toothbrush in Untitled Goose Game
Untitled Goose Game unleashes your potential as a horrible goose by harassing the local villagers and stealing their things. Here’s a complete guide on how to obtain the Toothbrush in this charming game.
When you enter a new area in the village, you’ll gain a list of things to do there. The list will look something like this:
When you enter the Town area—the second area in the game—you’ll unlock a list of to-dos that involve gathering things and putting them in a shopping basket. One of these
When you enter a new area in the village, you’ll gain a list of things to do there. The list will look something like this:
When you enter the Town area—the second area in the game—you’ll unlock a list of to-dos that involve gathering things and putting them in a shopping basket. One of these
Stardew Valley: A Winter Mystery Guide
Stardew Valley is a treasure trove of secrets and mysteries for the player to uncover. Here’s a complete guide to one of the earliest secrets you’ll encounter in the game—the Winter Mystery event.
The Winter Mystery Event takes place in…well, winter. Therefore, you’ll need to leave your farm in winter for the event to trigger. Do note that any day works, as long as it’s during the winter.
The cutscene begins when you enter the Bus Stop. You’ll see a Shadow Guy (that looks like Krobus—it’s unco
The Winter Mystery Event takes place in…well, winter. Therefore, you’ll need to leave your farm in winter for the event to trigger. Do note that any day works, as long as it’s during the winter.
The cutscene begins when you enter the Bus Stop. You’ll see a Shadow Guy (that looks like Krobus—it’s unco
How to Get Hardwood in Stardew Valley
Hardwood is a valuable resource in Stardew Valley used for crafting handy items such as cheese presses, oil makers, and warp totems. In order to progress, you’ll need lots of hardwood—so let’s explore the various ways you can obtain it.
Large Stumps look just like…large stumps. Unlike regular tree stumps, they can’t be chopped with a normal axe—you’ll need a Copper Axe or better to remove them. Chopping down a Large Stump will yield 2 pieces of hardwood.
Large Stumps can be found in 3 location
Large Stumps look just like…large stumps. Unlike regular tree stumps, they can’t be chopped with a normal axe—you’ll need a Copper Axe or better to remove them. Chopping down a Large Stump will yield 2 pieces of hardwood.
Large Stumps can be found in 3 location
Education-based Articles
Take a look at some examples of my articles revolving around education and childhood.
What to consider when choosing an international school for your child
What to consider when choosing an international school for your child
All parents want the very best education for their child. That’s why, in Malaysia, international schools have become a popular choice for many parents. Compared to a public or private education, international schools are able to equip their students with a range of skills and abilities which will set them up for success in higher education, their future careers and beyond. International schools possess many attributes valuabl
All parents want the very best education for their child. That’s why, in Malaysia, international schools have become a popular choice for many parents. Compared to a public or private education, international schools are able to equip their students with a range of skills and abilities which will set them up for success in higher education, their future careers and beyond. International schools possess many attributes valuabl
What you should know about homeschooling in Malaysia
What you should know about homeschooling in Malaysia
Malaysia is home to a diverse education system, one that makes it challenging for parents in choosing the best education option for their child.
Preconceived notions may be attached with every education system, but it is important to understand what that these systems are widely accepted because of their strengths. For example, a common perception when it comes to Chinese schools is that they are too strict and academic-centric, whereas publ
Malaysia is home to a diverse education system, one that makes it challenging for parents in choosing the best education option for their child.
Preconceived notions may be attached with every education system, but it is important to understand what that these systems are widely accepted because of their strengths. For example, a common perception when it comes to Chinese schools is that they are too strict and academic-centric, whereas publ
Support schools and students in overcoming e-learning challenges
Adapting to online learning is a lengthy process, and both students and teachers would need the appropriate support while navigating the new normal.
The first step towards assistance would be recognising the issues in online learning faced by students and teachers. Once the problems are identified, steps to curb the issues can then take place.
Some suggested ways to help schools deliver education more effectively online are:
• Engaging students in more active learning by providing materials an
The first step towards assistance would be recognising the issues in online learning faced by students and teachers. Once the problems are identified, steps to curb the issues can then take place.
Some suggested ways to help schools deliver education more effectively online are:
• Engaging students in more active learning by providing materials an
Why early childhood development matters
Ask any parent or child specialist, and they’ll tell you that the most important part of a child’s development happens in the earlier years – specifically from birth to the age of 8. However, what does this mean? And how would this vital stage affect his or her growth later in life?
During the early years of a child’s life, he or she undergoes significant physical, socio-emotional, cognitive growth and motor development. Valuable skills that a child will learn during this phase include (but are
During the early years of a child’s life, he or she undergoes significant physical, socio-emotional, cognitive growth and motor development. Valuable skills that a child will learn during this phase include (but are
Business Articles
Here's a sample of my business-related articles.
No Fees, No Teachers, No Classrooms—How Does This New Coding School In Sunway Work?
42 (or Ecole 42), the famous school of coding that was first launched in Paris, France, has made its way to Malaysia through a virtual launch by the Minister of Multimedia and Communications Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah.
Called 42 KL here, it is the result of a partnership agreement between Sunway Education Group and 42, and is one of the first such schools in Southeast Asia.
The defining difference between 42 KL and other coding schools in Malaysia is its disruptive education model, which most no
Called 42 KL here, it is the result of a partnership agreement between Sunway Education Group and 42, and is one of the first such schools in Southeast Asia.
The defining difference between 42 KL and other coding schools in Malaysia is its disruptive education model, which most no
How This Sitiawan Startup Already Hit 65% Of Its RM500mil Revenue Goal During The Pandemic
Looking at SEA Gamer Mall now, it’s hard to believe it began in a small bedroom.
An engineering graduate and avid gamer, Wong Ong Hua began SEA Gamer Mall in 2008, after being introduced to the in-game virtual goods secondary market by an online friend from China.
When co-founder Tommy Chieng applied for a job there in 2010, Wong was still running the startup from his home, with 12-13 staff helping him out.
“Mr. Wong wanted to hire someone to manage in-game virtual goods inventory,” Tommy rec
An engineering graduate and avid gamer, Wong Ong Hua began SEA Gamer Mall in 2008, after being introduced to the in-game virtual goods secondary market by an online friend from China.
When co-founder Tommy Chieng applied for a job there in 2010, Wong was still running the startup from his home, with 12-13 staff helping him out.
“Mr. Wong wanted to hire someone to manage in-game virtual goods inventory,” Tommy rec
This M’sian Launched A Business That Depends On The Failures Of Other Businesses
Flipidea (pronounced as “flee-pee-dia”) was created for this very purpose.
An online DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) platform that’s currently free for all, Flipidea records the businesses that went kaput, listing down the reasons for their shutdowns with a concise explanation of the mistakes that led to their demise.
“Put simply, we study business failures,” said Paul Lee, its co-founder.
An entrepreneur with several years of experience, Paul is no stranger to failure.
However, he’d also had his s
An online DaaS (Data-as-a-Service) platform that’s currently free for all, Flipidea records the businesses that went kaput, listing down the reasons for their shutdowns with a concise explanation of the mistakes that led to their demise.
“Put simply, we study business failures,” said Paul Lee, its co-founder.
An entrepreneur with several years of experience, Paul is no stranger to failure.
However, he’d also had his s
4 M’sian Guys With No Wedding Biz Experience Built A Site That Helps Couples Get Hitched
There rarely is an occasion as celebrated or as popular as a wedding. From napkin hues and flower arrangements to entire wedding themes, every couple has their own idea of how they want their wedding day to go.
However, piecing together your dream wedding is not an easy task by far.
With all the ideas pouring in—either from the net or from family and friends—it’s frighteningly easy to be overwhelmed, and planning for your wedding suddenly seems less exciting and more burdensome.
Furthermore,
However, piecing together your dream wedding is not an easy task by far.
With all the ideas pouring in—either from the net or from family and friends—it’s frighteningly easy to be overwhelmed, and planning for your wedding suddenly seems less exciting and more burdensome.
Furthermore,