Daphne Iking

Accepting engagements for 2026

The right voice
for the right room.

Daphne Iking — emcee, trainer, advocate, and storyteller. Two decades of presence that moves people, not just fills a room.

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20+

Years on air & on stage

500+

Corporate engagements

14+

Sectors served

"She doesn't just host the room —
she holds it."

20 years · 500+ events · From Kuala Lumpur to Dubai

Chapter I

About Daphne

Storyteller. Advocate.
Certified Coach.

Daphne Iking is a multi-talented media expert with a background spanning acting, hosting, production, and script-writing. Over two decades, she has become one of Malaysia's most trusted emcees and moderators for high-protocol events, from government functions and royal engagements to international conferences and corporate galas.

Beyond the stage, Daphne is a certified corporate coach, motivational speaker, prenatal yoga teacher, and menopause coach. She is an active child rights advocate, championing statelessness issues and children's well-being across Malaysia.

She is the founder of Deft Talks, a public speaking and communication programme, and shares her wellness journey through her community platform as a certified prenatal yoga teacher and perimenopause coach.

Emcee & Moderator Corporate Trainer Motivational Speaker Prenatal Yoga Menopause Coach Child Rights Advocate Deft Talks Founder Media Personality

Daphne Iking moderating a high-protocol corporate event on stage.

Daphne Iking hosting a large professional event on stage.

Daphne Iking speaking at a professional training session.

From high-protocol events to corporate stages, Daphne brings structure, warmth, and authority to the room.

What Daphne Offers

One professional.
Many capabilities.

From high-protocol events to intimate wellness circles, choose the engagement that fits your brief.

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Emcee & Moderator

Corporate events, gala dinners, awards nights, and protocol-heavy functions including ministerial and royal engagements.

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02

Corporate Training

Public speaking, communication, media handling, and executive presence. HRD Corp claimable for Malaysian organisations.

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03

Deft Talks

Open-enrolment public speaking bootcamps and communication programmes. Own the room with clarity and confidence.

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04

Wellness & Coaching

Certified prenatal yoga instruction and menopause coaching. Grounded in lived experience and formal certification.

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05

Media & Advocacy

Brand collaborations, content projects, and advocacy campaigns championing children's rights in Malaysia.

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On stage & on screen

Chapter II

Trusted By

Over 20 years hosting and training for Malaysia's most recognised organisations — from government ministries to global brands.

Sectors served

Oil & Gas Telcos Government-Linked Companies Ministries Banking & Finance Automotive Property Development FMCG Fashion & Beauty Tourism Sports Education

Chapter III

Recognition

Awards & Professional Highlights

Professional Contributions

ASEAN Summit Emcee

Official emcee for the 27th ASEAN Summit and the World Islamic Economic Forum in Dubai — among the highest-protocol events in the region.

20+ Years in Media

Credits include Bella, The Breakfast Show, Explorace, Ringgit Sense, TLC's Say Yes to The Dress Asia, Explorace, and Best.Ever.

Published Columnist, The Star

Regular contributor to The Star (Different Spin column), Baiboo Parenting Magazine, and Astro Awani — covering media, parenting, and women's issues.

Women & Child Advocate

Ongoing partnerships with Womentum, the HEART Initiative, Women's Aid Organisation, and SOACA — focusing on sexual grooming laws, statelessness, and women's empowerment.

Ready when you are

Let's make
something happen.

Whether you have an event date in mind or you are still in early planning, reach out and the team will respond within 48 hours.

05 — Media & Advocacy

Two decades
on air, on stage,
on purpose.

Television credits, international conference moderation, broadcast hosting, and child rights advocacy — Daphne's track record spans some of Malaysia's most significant stages.

20+

Years on screen & on stage

200+

Major events hosted

TV · Radio · Digital

Broadcast experience across all platforms

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ASEAN & international forums

Media Archive

Daphne Iking with television personalities in a studio setting.

Daphne Iking on location for Explorace.

Daphne Iking co-hosting a live event for ntv7.

From broadcast studios to public stages, Daphne's work has carried stories across television, live events, and advocacy platforms.

Track Record

Over two decades on air & on stage.

From television hosting and acting credits to chairing international forums and government-level events, Daphne's portfolio spans Malaysia's most visible platforms.

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Television & Radio

Actor, host, and presenter across Malaysian broadcast media spanning two decades of on-air experience.

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Government & Ministerial

Trusted emcee for high-protocol national functions, ministerial galas, and royal engagements.

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International Conferences

Moderator and panel host at regional and global forums across Asia, including ASEAN events.

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Child Rights Advocacy

Active campaigner for statelessness awareness and children's well-being across Malaysia.

Showreel

Watch Daphne in action.

Featured · 25th Year Greatest Hits

Showreel by Event Type

Corporate & Awards

Dinner & Launch Events

Lifestyle Events

ASEAN Summit Emcee

TV Host Reel

Game Show — KLCC

20+

Years on air

500+

Events hosted

3

Languages

Photo Gallery

On stage & on screen.

01 — Emcee & Moderator

The right voice
for every
protocol.

Malaysia's trusted emcee for high-protocol corporate and government events. From ministerial galas to royal engagements, Daphne brings precision, warmth, and command to every stage.

Daphne Iking moderating a high-protocol corporate event on stage.

Daphne Iking moderating a professional panel discussion.

Daphne Iking speaking at a formal international event.

From high-protocol stages to panel conversations, Daphne brings clarity, warmth, and command to the room.

Event Types

What Daphne hosts

Over 500 events across two decades — corporate, government, and international.

Corporate Awards Nights

Gala Dinners

Annual Dinners

Government Functions

Ministerial Events

Royal Engagements

International Conferences

Product Launches

Hybrid & Virtual Events

Panel Moderation

Why Daphne

What sets her apart

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Protocol expertise

Experienced with ministerial, royal, and diplomatic functions. Comfortable with strict run-of-show requirements and last-minute changes.

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Trilingual delivery

Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and conversational Mandarin — ensuring every audience feels included and understood.

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Stage command

20+ years of broadcast and live event experience means Daphne keeps the energy right and the programme on track, every time.

500+

Events hosted

20+

Years on stage

3

Languages

02 — Corporate Training

Communication skills
that change how your
team performs.

Practical, high-energy training programmes in public speaking, media handling, and executive presence.

HRD Corp Accredited Trainer

HRD Corp Accredited Trainer Claimable training for Malaysian organisations

Daphne Iking leading a corporate communication training session

Participants engaged during a Daphne Iking corporate training session

Training in Action

What participants experience

Every session is built around real scenarios — not slides. Participants practise live, get direct feedback, and leave with communication skills they use from day one.

Practical public speaking and media handling drills

Executive presence techniques for leaders at every level

Crisis communication and on-camera confidence coaching

Programme Areas

What the training covers

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Public Speaking

Structure, delivery, and voice control — turning anxious speakers into confident presenters.

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Media Handling

On-camera presence, press interview techniques, and messaging discipline for spokespeople.

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Presentation Skills

How to structure a compelling deck, read the room, and close a presentation with impact.

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Executive Presence

Building credibility and authority — for leaders who need to command a room at any level.

Delivery Formats

How we can work together

Full-day intensive workshop

Half-day focused session

Keynote & Q&A

Lunch talk or webinar

Custom multi-day programme

One-on-one executive coaching

HRD Corp Claimable

HRD Corp Claimable

Selected programmes may be claimable under HRD Corp for Malaysian-registered organisations, subject to employer eligibility and HRD Corp approval. View full details →

03 — Deft Talks

Own every room
you walk into.

Open-enrolment public speaking and communication programmes. Built for professionals, executives, and anyone who wants to speak with more clarity, confidence, and conviction.

Daphne Iking teaching the CONVEY communication framework during a Deft Talks session.

Daphne Iking speaking on stage during a professional communication session.

Daphne Iking recording a communication training session in a studio.

Practical communication training for professionals who need to speak with clarity, confidence, and presence.

About Deft Talks

What is Deft Talks?

Deft Talks is Daphne's signature open-enrolment programme for anyone who wants to become a more confident, commanding speaker. Unlike corporate training, Deft Talks is designed for individuals — whether you are a fresh graduate facing your first presentation, a mid-career professional preparing for a bigger role, or an entrepreneur building a public profile.

Programmes

Choose your format

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Intensive Bootcamp

A full-day immersive session that takes you from theory to live performance in one day. Ideal for a fast start or a confidence reset.

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Masterclass

Half-day focused sessions on specific skills — pitching, storytelling, media presence, or presentation structure.

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Open Cohort

Ongoing group learning across multiple sessions. Build skills progressively with a community of like-minded participants.

Who It's For

Deft Talks is for you if…

You dread public speaking

You have a big presentation coming up

You want to pitch with more confidence

You are building a personal brand

You want to lead meetings more effectively

You are transitioning into a more public role

04 — Wellness & Coaching

Your wellbeing,
at every stage.

Certified prenatal yoga instruction and menopause coaching, grounded in lived experience. Daphne has walked both paths personally — her guidance comes from knowledge and empathy in equal measure.

Daphne Iking practising movement at home with her child.

Wellness participants practising yoga in a calm outdoor setting.

Daphne Iking holding a pickleball paddle in a wellness lifestyle portrait.

Wellness guidance shaped by lived experience, movement, and care.

Offerings

Two areas of focus

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Prenatal Yoga

Certified prenatal yoga sessions for mothers-to-be at every trimester. Sessions focus on breath work, safe movement, and mental preparation for birth. Available privately or in small groups.

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Perimenopause & Menopause Coaching

One-on-one coaching for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Daphne brings her own experience and certified training to help you understand, prepare, and thrive through every stage.

Session Formats

How we work together

Private one-on-one sessions

Small group classes

Corporate wellness talks

Community workshops

Online sessions (on request)

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Grounded in real experience

Daphne is a certified prenatal yoga teacher and Menopause Coach. Her approach combines formal training with personal experience — she has lived through both journeys and understands what women at each stage genuinely need.

06 — Musings

Thoughts on stage,
screen, and life.

I grew up surrounded by books — second-hand ones from garage sales, borrowed from the library. My folks couldn't afford toys, so books and the outdoors were my playground for imagination. I kept a diary and still journal my thoughts. Perhaps someday I'll write a book?

Also on the record

Past columns in The Star

Daphne wrote a regular column for The Star under the series A Different Spin. Years of perspectives on communication, leadership, and Malaysian life.

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Full Profile

Daphne Iking

Master of Ceremonies · HRDC Trainer · Content Creator · TV Anchor

20+ Years Experience 500+ Events Hosted English · Bahasa Malaysia · Mandarin HRD Corp Approved Trainer Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor Menopause Coach

Experience

Masters of Ceremony

Corporate & Lifestyle Emcee · 2001 – Present

Over 20 years hosting corporate and lifestyle events across Malaysia. Clients include organisations in Oil & Gas, Telcos, GLCs, FMCGs, Ministries, Automotive, Property Development, Financial Institutes, Fashion & Beauty, Sports, and Tourism.

Notable engagements include the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) and the 27th ASEAN Summit.

Broadcaster

TV Presenter · Producer · Broadcast Journalist · 2001 – Present

Produced and hosted TV shows on Media Prima and RTM spanning personal finance, news, current affairs, magazine shows, game shows, travelogues, and documentaries.

Pioneer of the award-winning women's talk show Bella and co-presenter on The Breakfast Show (ntv7). Credits include Ladies Day Out, Si Manja Huggies, Explorace, TLC's Say Yes to The Dress Asia, Best.Ever, and Girl's Day In (Astro Naura).

Content Creator

Vlogger · Social Media Influencer · Scriptwriter · Producer · 2015 – Present

Writes, directs, produces, and hosts online content for corporate and social clients in F&B, FMCG, travel, cosmetics, automotive, hospitality, and government sectors.

YouTube channel with close to 50K subscribers. Operates a professional LIVESTREAM studio for virtual collaborations.

Corporate Trainer & Coach

HRD Corp Approved · Motivational Speaker · Mentor

Delivers communication, public speaking, and personal branding training to corporates, GLCs, NGOs, and institutions of higher learning.

Training clients include MCMC, INTAN, Crowe Horwath, Paynet, QNet, and Mranti.

Education

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Master of Arts in Screen Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting — TV, Radio & Film

Advocacy & Activist Work

Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor — teaches community yoga to expecting mothers from Rumah KITA, a shelter for unwed pregnant mothers
Member and volunteer, Women's Aid Organisation — shelter for abused women and children
Ambassador for Vaseline's Healing Project in collaboration with Hope Worldwide Malaysia
Appointed to the Women's Advisory and Consultative Council, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
Led the #MPsAgainstPredators campaign, contributing to the passage of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017
Advocate and moderator, "Stop Children Sexual Crimes" National Seminar 2017
Campaign for Paternity Leave with WAO 2019
Campaign for Sexual Harassment Bill with AWAM 2020
Earth Hour Malaysia Celebrity Ambassador
World Refugee's Day volunteer — raised funds for refugee children and urban poor with the Celepets
TEDxYouth@SKIS speaker — "Truth and Dare": the importance of early sex education
TEDxUTAR speaker — "Critical Evolution: The State of Statelessness"

Additional Credentials

FilmAward-winning Actress — Belukar
FFM-23 Pelakon Harapan Terbaik

Television AwardsBest Talk Show — Bella, ntv7
Anugerah Skrin 2013 · Nominated Best TV Personality, 8TV Shout Awards

WritingColumnist — The Star (Different Spin)
Baiboo Parenting Magazine · Astro Awani

TheatreWacky Bar

Stand-Up ComedySuperkam & The Leagues of Extraordinary Femmes

WellnessCertified Prenatal Yoga Instructor
Certified Menopause Coach

FacilitatorTrEES (Treat Every Environment Special) workshops

Corporate Training

HRD Corp Claimable
Professional Training

Selected programmes may be HRD Corp claimable, subject to employer eligibility, levy balance, and HRD Corp approval.

Selected programmes by Daphne Iking are designed for organisations that want to strengthen communication, stage confidence, media readiness, and leadership presence through structured professional training.

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Programme Areas

Training focuses

Each programme is tailored to organisational needs. Delivery format, duration, and depth are agreed with your HR or L&D team before the session.

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Executive Presence and Communication

For leaders, senior managers, and professionals who need to project authority, clarity, and confidence in high-stakes settings.

Half-day · Full-day · Multi-session

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Media Handling and Interview Readiness

For spokespersons, communications teams, and C-suite leaders facing press, panel, or broadcast situations.

Half-day · Full-day

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Professional Emceeing and Hosting

For internal event teams, corporate communicators, and professionals who manage town halls, award nights, and leadership forums.

Full-day · Practicum format

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Presentation Confidence

For managers and executives who present to boards, clients, or senior leadership and want to communicate ideas with structure and impact.

Half-day · Full-day

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Crisis Communication Basics

For communications and HR teams who need to understand how to respond under pressure — clearly, credibly, and without escalating risk.

Half-day · Full-day

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Leadership Through Voice and Presence

For emerging leaders and mid-level managers who want to develop a stronger, more credible presence when speaking to teams or stakeholders.

Full-day · Multi-session series

For HR Teams

Before you enquire

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HRD Corp claimability depends on several factors

Eligibility is determined by your organisation's HRD Corp registration status, available levy balance, course approval status, and the current HRD Corp claim process at time of booking. Please confirm your organisation's eligibility through your HRD Corp employer account before making a booking enquiry.

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Confirm your organisation is registered with HRD Corp

Log in to your HRD Corp employer account at hrdcorp.com.my to check your registration and available levy.

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Submit a training enquiry

Share your training objectives, team size, and preferred delivery format. We will confirm programme availability and provide a full proposal.

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Verify course approval with HRD Corp

Your HR team should confirm programme approval status and initiate the claim through the SBL-Khas or relevant scheme before the session date.

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Confirm and schedule

Once eligibility is confirmed, we confirm the date, finalise the programme, and deliver the training.

Ready to enquire?

Discuss your organisation's training needs

Send a training enquiry and the team will respond within 48 hours with programme options and availability.

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