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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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Football games, night markets carry on in Johor amid haze and school closures

Johor Bahru records among the highest air pollutant index readings in the state. after Pasir Gudang.
Johor Bahru records among the highest air pollutant index readings in the state. after Pasir Gudang.

How a one-month buffer and JB transport upgrades will prepare commuters for the RTS Link

A view of the Bukit Chagar RTS station.
A view of the Bukit Chagar RTS station.

JB commercial areas are short of parking. Can a new paid system solve this?

Jalan Geroda in Larkin is a popular shopping and dining spot located near the Larkin Sentral bus terminal.
Jalan Geroda in Larkin is a popular shopping and dining spot located near the Larkin Sentral bus terminal.

Malaysia’s PKR faces existential threat as disenchanted veterans drift to splinter party Bersama

Former PKR deputy president and now Parti Bersama Malaysia de facto leader Rafizi Ramli stirring a pot of asam pedas during a party get-together event on Aug 15.
Former PKR deputy president and now Parti Bersama Malaysia de facto leader Rafizi Ramli stirring a pot of asam pedas during a party get-together event on Aug 15.

Pontian dumping: NEA says S’pore does not allow construction waste to be exported for disposal

A cordoned-off site, believed to be used for the illegal dumping of construction waste from Singapore, in a village in Pontian, Johor, on Aug 12.
A cordoned-off site, believed to be used for the illegal dumping of construction waste from Singapore, in a village in Pontian, Johor, on Aug 12.

RTS Link in final testing, fare and launch date to be announced soon: Malaysia Transport Minister

A RTS Link train at the Bukit Chagar station on Aug 18.
A RTS Link train at the Bukit Chagar station on Aug 18.

NEA aware of reports that construction waste allegedly from Singapore disposed of in Pontian

A Malaysian news outlet reported on Aug 8 that construction waste allegedly from Singapore was being disposed of at several sites in Pontian, Johor.
A Malaysian news outlet reported on Aug 8 that construction waste allegedly from Singapore was being disposed of at several sites in Pontian, Johor.

Johor villagers grapple with dumping of illegal construction waste allegedly from Singapore 

A cordoned-off site, believed to be used for the illegal dumping of construction waste from Singapore in Kampung Sungai Senai Belokok, Johor.
A cordoned-off site, believed to be used for the illegal dumping of construction waste from Singapore in Kampung Sungai Senai Belokok, Johor.

Display of Malaysia’s flag back in spotlight ahead of Aug 31 celebrations

Malaysia authorities have reminded the public to refer to official guidelines on how to display the national flag or Jalur Gemilang.
Malaysia authorities have reminded the public to refer to official guidelines on how to display the national flag or Jalur Gemilang.

From old bungalows to chic cafes: How the RTS is reshaping JB neighbourhoods

Annie Low runs Shuu Patisserie, a European cottage-inspired bakery located in Taman Abad in Johor Bahru.
Annie Low runs Shuu Patisserie, a European cottage-inspired bakery located in Taman Abad in Johor Bahru.

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