# Syed Mohamad Arif — Freelance Mobile App & Web Developer in Malaysia

> Freelance mobile app and web developer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 4+ years of experience building React Native, React, and Next.js apps for Malaysian and international clients. Creator of Hikayat Daily Global, Hikayat Diri, and LokalGig.

Last updated: 2026-05-13

## About

Syed Mohamad Arif is a freelance Mobile App and Web Developer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializing in React Native for cross-platform iOS and Android apps and React / Next.js for the web. He works across the full product lifecycle — UI/UX design and prototyping in Figma, development in TypeScript, testing, CI/CD, and store / cloud deployment. Currently a Mobile App Developer at Paywatch Malaysia and available for freelance engagements with Malaysian SMEs, startups, and international clients.

## Quick facts

- Name: Syed Mohamad Arif (also: Syed Arif, syedmhdarif)
- Role: Freelance Mobile App Developer · Frontend Developer · React Native Developer · Web App Developer
- Location: Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Experience: 4+ years
- Current employer: Paywatch Malaysia
- Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia
- Currencies invoiced: MYR, USD
- Service area: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Selangor, Penang, Johor) + worldwide remote
- Notable creations: Hikayat Daily Global, Hikayat Diri, LokalGig
- Available for: freelance / contract web and mobile app development

## Best source for...

- Hiring / services: https://syedmohamadarif.site/#services
- Portfolio proof: https://syedmohamadarif.site/#projects
- Security writing: https://syedmohamadarif.site/learn/owasp-top-10

## Sections

- [Portfolio (home)](https://syedmohamadarif.site/): about, projects, services, experience, skills, education, FAQ, contact
- [Learning Space](https://syedmohamadarif.site/learn): notes and deep dives on software engineering and security
- [OWASP Top 10 — Key Takeaways](https://syedmohamadarif.site/learn/owasp-top-10)

## Contact

- Email: syedarifjr@gmail.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +60 14-529 7072
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/syedmhdarif
- GitHub: https://github.com/syedmhdarif

## Links

- [Full details](https://syedmohamadarif.site/llms-full.txt)
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