Syed Nizamuddin bin Sayed Khassim (born 1989) is a Malaysian author and columnist; regularly contributing to the New Straits Times, South China Morning Post and Berita Harian.
[6] He is known for his writings on Malaysia's geopolitical strategies, particularly its approach to balancing relationships with major global powers like China and the United States.
[11] In his articles and commentaries, Syed Nizamuddin advocates for the continuation of Malaysia’s long-standing practice of geopolitical "hedging," emphasizing a balanced foreign policy that sidesteps alignments with either China or the United States.
[12][13] Syed Nizamuddin has also been a prominent voice in advocating for the decentralisation diplomacy,[14] particularly for his home state of Sarawak, Malaysia.
[27][28] James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania supports the idea, noting it aligns with practices in countries like Australia and Canada, enabling Sarawak to manage business relations more directly.