31 January 2024
Viewpoint: How will Malaysia's new king rule?
Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has ascended the throne as Malaysia's 17th king, starting his five-year term at the head of Malaysia’s unique rotating monarchy. Known as one of the most colourful and outspoken of Malaysia’s sovereigns, Sultan Ibrahim also enjoys a reputation as a hands-on ruler, and has made it known that he intends to make his presence felt in Kuala Lumpur.
The Straits Times’ Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh shares his viewpoints on what we can expect from his reign.

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27 November 2023
Viewpoint: One year on, Anwar's political survival takes precedence over reforms
Anwar Ibrahim became Malaysia's 10th prime minister on Nov. 24 last year. What have been the strengths and weaknesses of his premiership so far? The Straits Times' Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh says while Anwar's first year at the helm of a multi-coalition government held much promise, his long-time supporters are left disappointed.

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18 November 2022
Things to look out for on eve of Malaysia's 15th General Election
Malaysia’s election on Saturday is likely to be close, with nearly a thousand candidates from dozens of parties vying for the hearts and minds of a record 21 million voters.
Parties are expected to campaign all night till cut off at midnight.
On the eve of Malaysia's polling day, Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish speaks Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times, to get a sense of the latest on the ground and what to expect on polling day.

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4 November 2022
ST Malaysia GE 2022: Youths head out to vote
For the first time in Malaysia’s election history, 18-year-olds and above are eligible to vote for their GE 2022. So how will young voters change up the landscape in Malaysia’s political scene?
Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, Straits Timesdiscusses with us.

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20 October 2022
What's Trending: What you need to know about Malaysia's elections
Malaysia will hold its next general election on November 19th. The Election Commission said that candidate nominations will take place on November 5, providing for a 14-day campaigning period. To get the latest, Rachel Kelly spoke with Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, Straits Times.

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12 October 2022
Malaysia GE15: No polls for Selangor; Why is Mahathir still contesting?; Will young voters be the game changers?
Malaysia's richest state, Selangor, confirmed that it will not dissolve its state assembly and hold polls this year, a move that points to prolonged political intrigue lasting at least till the middle of next year. Will the other states follow suit? Plus why is Dr. Mahathir Mohamad still contesting at the age of 97? And are the young cohort of first-time voters going to game changers for Malaysia's 15th General Election? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish finds out more from Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times, in this comprehensive conversation.

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12 October 2022
Malaysia GE15: No polls for Selangor; Why is Mahathir still contesting?; Will young voters be the game changers?
Malaysia's richest state, Selangor, confirmed that it will not dissolve its state assembly and hold polls this year, a move that points to prolonged political intrigue lasting at least till the middle of next year. Will the other states follow suit? Plus why is Dr. Mahathir Mohamad still contesting at the age of 97? And are the young cohort of first-time voters going to game changers for Malaysia's 15th General Election? Prime Time's Bharati Jagdish finds out more from Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times, in this comprehensive conversation.

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11 October 2022
Malaysia has dissolved parliament - what next?
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, he announced in a special television address on Monday, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election. Rachel Kelly speaks with Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times to discuss what will happen next.

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15 January 2021
What you need to know about Malaysia's state of emergency
Malaysia’s King declared a nationwide state of emergency for the first time in more than half a century - and it comes amid an alarming rise of Covid-19 cases in the country, with the national tally surpassing 138,000. To break it down further, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke to Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief, The Straits Times.

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