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Shannon Teoh

Malaysia Bureau Chief

Shannon is The Straits Times’ Malaysia bureau chief. He cut his teeth in print, web and wire agency journalism before joining The Straits Times in 2014, after more than a decade of covering pop culture, politics, money, motoring, travel, tech and more. He took a one-year break from reporting Malaysian news in 2009, after winning a Chevening scholarship to complete his postgraduate studies focusing on political communication, at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. 

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UMNO won Negeri Sembilan but now three factions vie for power as royal crisis deepens

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim is fighting to hold on to his position after incurring the wrath of state ruler Muhriz Munawir.
Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim is fighting to hold on to his position after incurring the wrath of state ruler Muhriz Munawir.

Can Sabah and Sarawak decide Malaysia’s next election?

Terengganu’s fight against climate change begins in the classroom

Terengganu deputy education director Wan Zuraidi Wan Zaid checks on the progress of Tun Telanai Secondary’s Eco-School programme on Sept 15.
Terengganu deputy education director Wan Zuraidi Wan Zaid checks on the progress of Tun Telanai Secondary’s Eco-School programme on Sept 15.

Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir will stay in the state and strengthen his position against a rebellion by presiding over the installation of a new feudal chieftain.
Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir will stay in the state and strengthen his position against a rebellion by presiding over the installation of a new feudal chieftain.

Negeri Sembilan’s Muhriz invited to Malaysia’s rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir has been affirmed by Malaysia’s rulers council ahead of an Oct 13 to 15, 2026 meeting after a six-month battle against a rival claim to his throne.
Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir has been affirmed by Malaysia’s rulers council ahead of an Oct 13 to 15, 2026 meeting after a six-month battle against a rival claim to his throne.

In the final lap, Malaysia’s PM Anwar returns to base with reformist budget

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sits among Parti Keadilan Rakyat delegates during their national congress on Aug 15. He had then promised to deepen reforms and the fight against corruption and followed up with further steps when tabling Budget 2027 on Oct 9.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sits among Parti Keadilan Rakyat delegates during their national congress on Aug 15. He had then promised to deepen reforms and the fight against corruption and followed up with further steps when tabling Budget 2027 on Oct 9.

Malaysian budget 2027: PM Anwar tables record spending as he enters final stretch before next GE

Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2027 national budget document at the Finance Ministry building on Oct 9 as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, in Putrajaya.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2027 national budget document at the Finance Ministry building on Oct 9 as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, in Putrajaya.

Troubled UMNO-linked firm Zetrix owes Malaysian government over $63 million in collections: Source

An undated photo of Wong Thean Soon, group managing director of Zetrix AI.
An undated photo of Wong Thean Soon, group managing director of Zetrix AI.

A surprising political realignment in Selangor could alter Malaysia’s balance of power

Once rivals to lead Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin could return to being allies.
Once rivals to lead Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) and predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin could return to being allies.

Malaysia-made luxury foods for less? Meet the farmers behind its caviar, wagyu and melons

T’lur Caviar produces roe from different species of sturgeon that have adapted to Malaysia’s tropical climate.
T’lur Caviar produces roe from different species of sturgeon that have adapted to Malaysia’s tropical climate.

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