Ashley Yeong

Ashley Yeong

Ashley Yeong is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is drawn to telling stories concerning sustainable development, social justice, and the environment in Southeast Asia.

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Articles by Ashley Yeong

Apr 20, 2022 • 8 min read
Money laundering

Cambodia remains a regional money laundering centre

Transparency International finds widespread cash transactions in gambling and real estate leave the Kingdom wide open for illegal exchange
By Ashley Yeong - Apr 20, 2022

Apr 12, 2022 • 8 min read
Workers' rights

Malaysia wage movement gathers momentum

Fueled by the pandemic, workers from young lawyers to hospital cleaners have sought greater employment rights and pay increases
By Ashley Yeong - Apr 12, 2022

Mar 29, 2022 • 8 min read
Food

A traditional Malaysian food outlet makes a comeback

An integral part of the nation’s culture, mamak stalls are fighting for stability since pandemic restrictions reduced social gatherings and sales
By Ashley Yeong - Mar 29, 2022

Feb 28, 2022 • 4 min read
National Animals

Malaysia: Malayan tiger

The tiger is a symbol of strength and courage. And for Malaysians it is a proud national emblem, whose livelihood is at risk from poachers and habitat loss
By Ashley Yeong - Feb 28, 2022

Feb 08, 2022 • 9 min read
Celebration

Singapore and Malaysia tread carefully into Year of the Tiger

Lunar New Year is a highly-anticipated celebration in the two countries. But as pandemic restrictions linger, this year’s celebrations mix optimism with caution
By Ashley Yeong and Amanda Oon - Feb 08, 2022

Oct 26, 2021 • 8 min read
Environment

Malaysia development throws open nature’s flood gates

Flooding occurs annually in the Sabah region of Malaysia, but the destruction and loss caused by the natural events have been magnified by construction and development projects
By Ashley Yeong - Oct 26, 2021

Sep 17, 2021 • 8 min read
Environment

Proposed ski slope in scenic Malaysia highlands alarms locals

A ski theme park developer wants to take advantage of the pristine nature and chilly weather of Cameron Highlands, but rapid deforestation and poor planning undermine its potential as a nature tourism powerhouse
By Ashley Yeong - Sep 17, 2021

Sep 16, 2021 • 6 min read
Covid-19

Malaysians join hands online to remember Covid-19 victims

As the pandemic death toll in Malaysia surpasses 21,000, strangers feeling a common loss have come together to launch a website commemorating lives taken by the virus
By Ashley Yeong - Sep 16, 2021

Sep 06, 2021 • 9 min read
LGBTQ+ rights

Malaysia’s transgender community trapped by toxic religious ideals

Being transgender can be cured: that's the widespread narrative fed to Malaysians. Backed by the state and private religious institutions, blocking the legal right of individuals to choose their own gender continues to hinder the rights of the transgender community
By Ashley Yeong - Sep 06, 2021

Jul 22, 2021 • 8 min read
Human rights

In Malaysia, animated film reignites debate on deaths in police custody

Human rights groups in Malaysia have for years battled impunity surrounding deaths in police custody, with little success. Now, following police attempts in recent weeks to suppress an animated film recounting abuses, the discussion has come to the fore once again
By Ashley Yeong - Jul 22, 2021