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Amy Chew

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.

Articles by Amy Chew (6)

Amy Chew 7 Nov 2025

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.
Amy Chew 27 Oct 2025

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.
Amy Chew 1 Dec 2022

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.
Amy Chew 5 Mar 2020

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.
Amy Chew 25 Sep 2019

Malaysia’s dangerous racial and religious trajectory

Identity politics has turned inflammatory as Malaysia’s former ruling party tries to claw back support.
Amy Chew 29 Jul 2019

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.

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Amy Chew

Articles by Amy Chew (6)

Anwar’s international success sours at home

A sham election offers no end to Myanmar’s suffering

Anwar’s victory not the only Malaysian shockwave

Malaysia is now in uncharted waters

Malaysia’s dangerous racial and religious trajectory

Malaysia’s Mahathir has no interest in building a dynasty