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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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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.

Could UMNO and PAS reshape Malaysia’s next election?

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign over house arrest granted to ex-PM Najib

DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.
DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.

A week after deferment, Najib’s release back on agenda as Pardons Board meets on Sept 18: Sources

The Federal Territories Pardons Board will reconvene on Sept 18 to hear former Malaysian premier Najib Razak’s pardon application, according to sources.
The Federal Territories Pardons Board will reconvene on Sept 18 to hear former Malaysian premier Najib Razak’s pardon application, according to sources.

Malaysia’s Pardons Board to meet on Sept 11, Najib’s early release on agenda

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak began serving a 12-year sentence due to a graft conviction related to a subsidiary of 1MDB in August 2022.
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak began serving a 12-year sentence due to a graft conviction related to a subsidiary of 1MDB in August 2022.

UMNO now backs contender to Negeri Sembilan throne in twist to royal saga

Juasseh state assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on Aug 2.
Juasseh state assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on Aug 2.

Malaysia GE16: UMNO, PAS push for early polls but Anwar likely to wait till late 2027

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeting performers during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeting performers during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31.

PAS and UMNO are set to propose a Malay unity pact, but can they settle their seat disputes?

UMNO (red and white flag)  leads the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and PAS (green and white flag) the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.
UMNO (red and white flag)  leads the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and PAS (green and white flag) the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.

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