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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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Royals, politics, fake papers: S-E Asia football’s soul-searching over foreign talent strategy

pwfootball - Malaysian fans celebrated after Harimau Malaya scores a goal during a home match against Laos on October 14.
ST PHOTO: LU WEI HOONG
pwfootball - Malaysian fans celebrated after Harimau Malaya scores a goal during a home match against Laos on October 14.
ST PHOTO: LU WEI HOONG

Singapore firms have committed over $5.5b in Johor since S’pore-Johor SEZ pact: DPM Gan

Both Singapore and Malaysia must continue to make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone more business friendly and future ready, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
Both Singapore and Malaysia must continue to make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone more business friendly and future ready, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Johor ramps up efforts to mitigate human-elephant conflicts as cases surge

The Johor state government wants the public to co-exist with elephants rather than fear them.
The Johor state government wants the public to co-exist with elephants rather than fear them.

S’pore, Malaysia operators still provide cross-border transport for businesses despite risks

Chartered car rides across the border are not allowed, but individuals and companies have been able to book chauffeured rides to shuttle between the countries with ease until enforcement was stepped up in recent months.
Chartered car rides across the border are not allowed, but individuals and companies have been able to book chauffeured rides to shuttle between the countries with ease until enforcement was stepped up in recent months.

Malaysia to let citizens with Singapore driving licences tap new RON95 fuel subsidy

Malaysia began rolling out a new RON95 subsidy scheme on Sept 30.
Malaysia began rolling out a new RON95 subsidy scheme on Sept 30.

Cheaper RON95 fuel for Malaysians from Sept 30

Malaysians can enjoy cheaper petrol under a new scheme introduced by the Malaysian government to plug leakages.
Malaysians can enjoy cheaper petrol under a new scheme introduced by the Malaysian government to plug leakages.

Malaysia’s QR code immigration clearance trial: Some S’poreans unable to register on new app

This ST reporter entered Johor Bahru using the MyNIISe app’s QR code feature on Sept 22.
This ST reporter entered Johor Bahru using the MyNIISe app’s QR code feature on Sept 22.

Singaporeans can soon use QR code to clear immigration at JB checkpoints under Malaysia trial

The MyNIISe app will help reduce congestion at the two Johor checkpoints, which see more than 300,000 people crossing daily.
The MyNIISe app will help reduce congestion at the two Johor checkpoints, which see more than 300,000 people crossing daily.

Syndicates hiring young people in Johor to smuggle vapes into Singapore

Haz (not his real name), a man in his early 20s from Johor Bahru, was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling vapes into Singapore.
Haz (not his real name), a man in his early 20s from Johor Bahru, was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling vapes into Singapore.

Revving it up: Can Malaysia’s PAS bid to appear cool result in ‘green wave’ repeat?

PAS youth wing chief Afnan Hamimi (left) and PAS youth wing's deputy chief Mohd Hafez Sabri on Yamaha RX-Z motorcycles at the opening ceremony of the wing's annual congress on Sept 12.
PAS youth wing chief Afnan Hamimi (left) and PAS youth wing's deputy chief Mohd Hafez Sabri on Yamaha RX-Z motorcycles at the opening ceremony of the wing's annual congress on Sept 12.

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MDDI (P) 048/10/2024. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.