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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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A film, a farewell and unfinished cases: What Azam Baki leaves behind at Malaysia’s anti-graft agency

Tan Sri Azam Baki (middle) punches out for the last time, leaving the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission after his tenure was extended three times.
Tan Sri Azam Baki (middle) punches out for the last time, leaving the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission after his tenure was extended three times.

Penang has been DAP’s fortress since 2008. Could this end in the next polls?

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (right) and predecessor Lim Guan Eng during happier times.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (right) and predecessor Lim Guan Eng during happier times.

On the board but frozen out: The Taib family feud tearing Sarawak construction giant apart

Longest-serving chief minister Taib Mahmud’s legacy looms large over Sarawak as a family feud over his estate threatens to expose skeleton’s in the eastern state’s political closet.
Longest-serving chief minister Taib Mahmud’s legacy looms large over Sarawak as a family feud over his estate threatens to expose skeleton’s in the eastern state’s political closet.

Negeri Sembilan crisis signals end is nigh for Anwar’s unity government

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Aminuddin Harun (centre) retains the support of his Pakatan Harapan colleagues but UMNO's attempt to topple him is set to have national ramifications.
Negeri Sembilan chief minister Aminuddin Harun (centre) retains the support of his Pakatan Harapan colleagues but UMNO's attempt to topple him is set to have national ramifications.

Malaysia’s Anwar to drop anti-graft chief, but protesters want deeper reforms after corruption saga

Protestors at the "Arrest Azam Baki" rally  on April 25, 2026 march to Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur to call for reforms in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission which will see a new chief after the government announced Tan Sri Azam Baki will not be renewed when his contract ends on May 12, 2026.

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Protestors at the "Arrest Azam Baki" rally  on April 25, 2026 march to Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur to call for reforms in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission which will see a new chief after the government announced Tan Sri Azam Baki will not be renewed when his contract ends on May 12, 2026.

CREDIT: THE STAR

‘Corporate mafia’: The scandal that Malaysia can no longer ignore

ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Latheefa Koya, executive director of Lawyers for Liberty and former chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh and host Zurairi A.R. are joined by Latheefa Koya, executive director of Lawyers for Liberty and former chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Saying no to ‘ponteng’: Malaysian activist starts petition against absenteeism in Parliament

Activist Roshinee Mookaiah (middle, in blue) engaging supporters of her petition on April 18 on the need to ensure MPs attend Parliament.
Activist Roshinee Mookaiah (middle, in blue) engaging supporters of her petition on April 18 on the need to ensure MPs attend Parliament.

Malaysia PM Anwar welcomes Iran 10-point plan, but warns against ‘deception and double-dealing’

The Malaysian government stressed that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving conflicts.
The Malaysian government stressed that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving conflicts.

Snap polls for Malaysia in 2026 unlikely as PM Anwar bets on riding out ‘corporate mafia’ storm

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to call for early polls in 2026 after the "corporate mafia" scandal engulfed members of his inner circle.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to call for early polls in 2026 after the "corporate mafia" scandal engulfed members of his inner circle.

Why Malaysia PM Anwar’s invoking a Zionist bogeyman and a plot to topple the government

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s stance on the ongoing controversy, claiming a “Zionist” plot, has shades of then PM Najib Razak’s response to the 1MDB saga.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s stance on the ongoing controversy, claiming a “Zionist” plot, has shades of then PM Najib Razak’s response to the 1MDB saga.

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