Jay Sivanesan Paranam

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Jay Sivanesan Paranam lives in Malaysia and was born in 2010.

Jay is a passionate chess player, debater, Model United Nations (MUN) enthusiast, theater actor and coder.
His favorite reads include, Breakfast with Einstein by Chad Orzel, Power by Naomi Alderman, and The Missing Cryptoqueen by Jamie Barlett.
In the future, Jay is hoping to pursue a Computer Science and Engineering degree at MIT, with dreams of becoming a tech pioneer, AI engineer, coder, or ethical hacker.
Jay has proudly been a part of the Scholastic Kids Press program for two years!

“In the game of life, I move each piece with purpose, debating the challenges, acting out my dreams, and coding solutions for a brighter future.”

Jay Sivanesan Paranam

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A Chess Prodigy Rises to the Top in Malaysia

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June 5th, 2024

“Victory is not just about winning,” says Poh Yu Tian, 15. “To improve, you have to keep practicing and learning.”

A Science Center in Malaysia Makes STEM Fun

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March 20th, 2024

The Penang Science Cluster, says Nik Nurul Kamila, is dedicated to “fostering innovation and creativity.”

Diana Award Winner From Malaysia Seeks Environmental Change

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September 11th, 2023

Max Han, a graduate student at Yale University, talks about his organization, Youths United for Earth, and his passion to create a better world.

The Unlikely Journey of Cheeming Boey

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April 29th, 2023

The artist and author visits a Malaysian school to talk about his unique work.

A Lesson in Public Speaking

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January 10th, 2023

On World Speech Day, young people in several countries got a chance to share their ideas with the world.

Young Writers in Malaysia Get a Head Start

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December 23rd, 2022

A unique program in this Southeast Asian country offers an opportunity for publication and valuable life lessons.