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Harith Mustaffa

Harith covers Malaysia for The Straits Times, with a focus on Johor. He has been a journalist since 2019, starting with Berita Harian, where he covered crime and community issues. His work includes reporting on the reopening of Mecca and Madinah for pilgrimage in 2021, and the opening of Singapore’s representative office in the West Bank in 2022. A South-east Asian Studies graduate from NUS, he joined ST in 2024. Outside work, he plays guitar for a psychedelic rock band.

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BN takes early lead in Johor polls, as unofficial count deals blow to PH

A voter casting a ballot at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, on polling day, July 11.
A voter casting a ballot at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, on polling day, July 11.

Voter turnout in Johor state polls already higher than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.
Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.

Record investments fail to ease Johor residents’ daily concerns

As Johoreans head to the polls on July 11, jobs, housing and cost of living are the top concerns among voters.
As Johoreans head to the polls on July 11, jobs, housing and cost of living are the top concerns among voters.

Election fatigue is real among Johoreans in Singapore. Here’s how they’re being coaxed home to vote

Johorean Rasfika Abdul Rahman (left) says she is willing to vote at the Johor state election on Jul 11 to ensure Johor continues to keep up the momentum of growth.
Johorean Rasfika Abdul Rahman (left) says she is willing to vote at the Johor state election on Jul 11 to ensure Johor continues to keep up the momentum of growth.

Johor’s royal row dominates headlines, but voters’ minds remain elsewhere

The war of words between the Johor royal family and the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has barely registered with many Johor voters ahead of the July 11 state polls.
The war of words between the Johor royal family and the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has barely registered with many Johor voters ahead of the July 11 state polls.

No composer, no singer, no studio – just AI behind Johor’s election campaign songs

The Johor state election is becoming Malaysia’s biggest test bed yet for the use of generative AI in political campaigning.
The Johor state election is becoming Malaysia’s biggest test bed yet for the use of generative AI in political campaigning.

Johor state election: Five battles that will show whether Malaysia’s political tide has turned

The Johor state election will see the three main coalitions including Barisan Nasional facing youth-centric MUDA and new entrant Bersama.
The Johor state election will see the three main coalitions including Barisan Nasional facing youth-centric MUDA and new entrant Bersama.

Johor polls contenders are all in on youth. The general election could hinge on what happens next

Onn Hafiz Ghazi (wearing batik) incorporates a remark denigrating him as a “budak”, or a kid, into his political campaign.
Onn Hafiz Ghazi (wearing batik) incorporates a remark denigrating him as a “budak”, or a kid, into his political campaign.

How Johor’s political stand-off could leave RTS Link passengers stranded

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke (front row, centre, right) and Johor caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (front row, centre, left) at the launch of Johor’s first commuter shuttle train service on June 16.
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke (front row, centre, right) and Johor caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi (front row, centre, left) at the launch of Johor’s first commuter shuttle train service on June 16.

New train service links Johor Bahru Sentral to Pasir Gudang, Kulai

The KTM Shuttle Selatan, running on train tracks previously used only for freight, links commuters from JB Sentral to the two urban centres.
The KTM Shuttle Selatan, running on train tracks previously used only for freight, links commuters from JB Sentral to the two urban centres.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.