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
PM Anwar set to dump Malaysia’s embattled anti-graft chief as pressure over abuses mounts
Two-thirds for what? Anwar’s supermajority means little for reforms
Setback for Anwar: Bid to separate powers of attorney-general and public prosecutor delayed
Malaysia’s education gamble: UEC option and lowering school age
Will DAP stay or quit Malaysia’s Cabinet? No matter what, damage already done for Anwar’s biggest ally
Fear and loathing in Malaysia: Waning trust fans conspiracy theories
Malaysia’s opposition fractures as sacked leader races to PAS, threatens Muhyiddin’s grip
Anwar holds all the cards in $3.5b takeover battle that is testing Malay economic clout
Why Malaysia’s latest judicial commissioner picks are reviving worries about court independence
On political tightrope, Anwar shelves reforms as Malaysia enters pre-election mode
