Agnes Khoo

Rm 1306, 13/F, Block A, Fuk Keung Industrial Bldg.,
66-68 Tong Mi Road, Kowloon, HKSAR
Tel: 852 28056193[o]
E-mail: agnes@asianexchange.org


Agnes hails from Singapore, though in the past couple of years, she was based in Manchester, United Kingdom as a PhD. Candidate. Agnes has also recently published a book on Oral History of Women in Anti-Colonial and Independence Struggles in Malaysia and Singapore (1949 - 1989). Her book comprises of 16 life stories of women guerrillas from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, who are currently residing in Southern Thailand. The book is published in both English and Chinese languages. A Taiwanese and a Malay language version will also be published soon. Its UK edition will also be published soon. The Chinese version of her book was listed by the Asia Week (Chinese) as one of the top ten best sellers in Malaysia for the month of July in 2004. The book is also available in Singapore, as well as by major internet bookstores such as www.amazon.com .
She brings into ARENA, the wealth of knowledge and experience acquired through many years of intellectual engagement as a Sociologist and an Activist. Her involvement extends into a wide variety of issues, including Gender and Women's concerns, Labour and Environment. Agnes has written quite a number of articles on these different issues, based on her own work and involvement, some of which are also available on the Internet.
Prior to joining ARENA, Agnes has lived in and worked with many international and regional organizations and networks, namely in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. Since 1996, Agnes has made Hong Kong her base. However, she has also focused her attention and energy in campaigning for issues that relate to the larger context of East Asia; particularly in Taiwan, Korea and Hong Kong.

Agnes has joined ARENA since 5th July 2005. She is joined now by a capable and dedicated team of new and old staff since the 1st August 2005.Together they will lead ARENA into a new and exciting stage of her development, including the probable RELOCATION of its administration and management to Seoul, Korea by early 2006. So please join the ARENA community in extending a warm welcome to her. She can be contacted at the information below:

Agnes Khoo
Executive Director of ARENA
Flat 6, 13th Floor, Block A,
Fuk Keung Industrial Building
66-68, Tong Mi Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel (office): (852) 2805-6193
     (mobile): (852) 6055-7698
Fax:(office): (852) 2504-2986
E-mail: agnes@asianexchange.org  or agneskhoo2001@yahoo.com
website: www.arenaonline.org