Amy Chew
Biography
Publications
Amy Chew is a freelance journalist covering Asia including politics, security, business, ESG, China’s influence in ASEAN for Nikkei Asia, South China Morning Post. She has interviewed world leaders – including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Currently based in Kuala Lumpur, she was previously staff correspondent of Reuters, Channel News Asia. She has also worked in investment banking as an analyst for Daiwa Capital Markets Singapore.
Anwar’s international success sours at home
Malaysia won the world over as host of the ASEAN summit, but domestic politics tells a different story.
A sham election offers no end to Myanmar’s suffering
For ASEAN, endorsing the junta’s charade would accelerate Myanmar’s descent while destabilising the region.
Anwar’s victory not the only Malaysian shockwave
A dramatic rise in the Islamist vote in the Muslim-majority country is the biggest outcome of the election.
Malaysia is now in uncharted waters
With an Islamist party now in government agitating for social curbs, the way of life in a secular nation is at stake.
Malaysia’s dangerous racial and religious trajectory
Identity politics has turned inflammatory as Malaysia’s former ruling party tries to claw back support.
Malaysia’s Mahathir has no interest in building a dynasty
Speculation Mukhriz Mahathir could take over from his father is just that – Anwar Ibrahim is anointed.
