Andrew Cheong, known professionally as Sir Cloud, is a Malaysian esports commentator, educator, author and podcast host. His work connects competitive gaming with education, career development, youth culture and the long-term growth of esports in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
My commentary and hosting work spans many mobile and PC esports titles. PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, Wild Rift and Dota 2 are representative examples rather than a complete list. I coached Brunei's national esports team at the 31st SEA Games and managed Malaysia's national esports team at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.
Gaming first captured my attention because it combined competition, problem-solving and community. Over time, I became interested in more than playing. I wanted to understand the stories, teamwork, pressure and culture behind every match.
Creating educational Dota 2 content helped me learn how to explain complex ideas clearly. That experience led to livestreaming, hosting and professional commentary. Behind the microphone, I found a role that combines analysis, communication and a genuine love for competition.
Working across talent acquisition, broadcasts, teams, classrooms and community programmes showed me that esports reaches far beyond tournaments. It can create careers, strengthen transferable skills and give young people a sense of belonging when guided responsibly.
Today, my work brings together commentary, education, writing and community development. I want to make esports easier to understand, more useful to people entering it and more sustainable for the next generation.
I work as an esports commentator, analyst and host across a wide range of mobile and PC titles. My goal is to make competition clear and engaging while helping audiences understand the decisions, pressure and stories behind every match.
I currently lecture at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology, teach at various international schools and am an HRD Corp Accredited Trainer. My classes and workshops use esports to develop communication, teamwork, leadership and responsible participation.
Before esports became the centre of my work, I spent 13 years in talent acquisition and human resources. I am a MESPA Exco Member, founder of SC Esports, and a former professional team coach and analyst with Damansara Flash Vision and EVOS VIP.
I am the author of Esports Selamatkan Hidup Aku and host of Podcast Tak Berlesen. I write and speak about esports careers, education, youth culture, technology and sustainable industry development in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Read my analysis of esports policy, careers and industry development in Industry Perspectives, or browse practical Malaysian technology coverage in the Tech Blog.
You can also watch Podcast Tak Berlesen on YouTube, read what esports taught me about careers, and explore my article on gaming, youth and safe emotional spaces.
