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.
Latest articles
After Sabah drubbing, debate reignites over little-known exam that could break up PM Anwar’s coalition
Should I stay or should I go? Malaysian parties mull over future after 3 years with Anwar at the helm
MCA becomes latest party to express unhappiness with PM Anwar’s unity government
Alarm bells for Malaysia’s DAP as Chinese vote exodus dents hopes of second term for PM Anwar
Push and pull for S-E Asia as China counters Malaysia’s US trade deal with own pact
The curious case of four missing Cabinet ministers in Malaysia
Anwar’s ally still in charge of Sabah, but danger looms for Malaysian PM’s own support base
Malaysia banks on Lynas’ expansion to become vital cog in rare earth supply chain
For Malaysia's Anwar, quick wins trump stagnation on South China Sea and Myanmar
Trump turns on the charm – and so does Asean
