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Hazlin Hassan

Malaysia Correspondent

Hazlin graduated from King’s College London and has worked as a broadcast journalist in a TV newsroom and as a foreign correspondent for Agence France-Presse. She also served at the United Nations in corporate communications before joining The Straits Times in 2007, but took a break from covering Malaysian news between 2012 and 2018. She returned to ST just in time for the historic 2018 Malaysian general election and the successive political crises.

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‘Why didn’t I buy more?’: Soaring gold prices draw crowds of buyers, sellers to KL jewellers

Gold prices in Malaysia has slightly dipped since August 2025, despite a rising trend.
Gold prices in Malaysia has slightly dipped since August 2025, despite a rising trend.

Malaysian Indian Congress votes to leave BN, signals tie-up with rival coalition

MIC president S. Vigneswaran at the party’s 79th general assembly on Nov 16, 2025.
MIC president S. Vigneswaran at the party’s 79th general assembly on Nov 16, 2025.

Sabah state election set to see a fierce fight with record number of candidates

hzsabah - Sabah caretaker Chief Minister Hajiji Noor marching with party supporters to the nomination centre ahead of a crowded, dynasty-driven state election.

Credit: THE STAR/ANN
hzsabah - Sabah caretaker Chief Minister Hajiji Noor marching with party supporters to the nomination centre ahead of a crowded, dynasty-driven state election.

Credit: THE STAR/ANN

Is this a halal restaurant? Malaysia takes steps to tackle unofficial labels

Many eateries in Malaysia will display their halal certification to assure Muslim customers
Many eateries in Malaysia will display their halal certification to assure Muslim customers

Romans learnt shipbuilding from Malays? Malaysian academia’s integrity in question after claim

Facing nationwide backlash and mockery, Professor Solehah Yaacob has doubled down on her assertion.
Facing nationwide backlash and mockery, Professor Solehah Yaacob has doubled down on her assertion.

Two teachers, one classroom: Malaysia’s plan to roll out ‘co-teaching’ sparks concern

The plan is aimed at making lessons more engaging and effective while ensuring every student receives adequate attention.
The plan is aimed at making lessons more engaging and effective while ensuring every student receives adequate attention.

Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men

Malaysian church pastor Raymond Koh (left) was abducted in broad daylight in Petaling Jaya on February 2017, while forex trader Amri Che Mat went missing in November 2016.
Malaysian church pastor Raymond Koh (left) was abducted in broad daylight in Petaling Jaya on February 2017, while forex trader Amri Che Mat went missing in November 2016.

Internal revolt rocks Malaysia’s Bersatu, threatening PN’s unity before Sabah vote

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) may see his post challenged by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) may see his post challenged by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Ageing canopy turns fatal hazard as Malaysia faces rising tree-fall incidents

In separate incidents on Oct 22, a man was killed and a woman was injured when trees fell onto their cars during a heavy downpour in the city.
In separate incidents on Oct 22, a man was killed and a woman was injured when trees fell onto their cars during a heavy downpour in the city.

Malaysia wrestles over online identity checks as suspect in school killing charged with murder

A 14-year-old was charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of his fellow female schoolmate
A 14-year-old was charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of his fellow female schoolmate

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