Senior Reporter, Asia (Freelancer)

South China Morning Post
Full-time Malaysia, Malaysia Media and Communication Workers
Posted:
June 02, 2026
Location:
Malaysia, Malaysia, Malaysia

Job Description

Purpose of the Position: The South China Morning Post is seeking an experienced and enterprising senior   reporter from Malaysia to join our Asia desk, as we expand our coverage of diplomacy, security, politics, economics and culture across the region.


You will be based in Kuala Lumpur and lead a team of journalists shining a spotlight on Malaysia news for a regional audience, particularly on tensions and opportunities related to China's growing influence in Asia.


This position requires someone who can work independently,   dive into different topics, and be equally comfortable with writing breaking news stories and filing analyses and long reads for  SCMP.com  and our Sunday magazine, This Week in Asia.


Your job title will correspond to your level of experience and you’ll report to the Asia Editor.  In this role, you will:  Deliver insightful, timely and balanced coverage on Malaysia, from spot ne...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Malaysia, Malaysia
Posted: June 02, 2026
Deadline: July 12, 2026