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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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Malaysia’s PAS wants unity, but on whose terms?

Malaysia’s opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) leaders gather on stage with UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red), at PAS’ annual party congress, or muktamar, in Pengkalan Chepa, near Kota Bharu, Kelantan, on Sept 4, 2026, as the rival Malay-based parties seek to strengthen their cooperation. Note: PAS president Hadi Awang is standing front, centre, in long black vest.
Malaysia’s opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) leaders gather on stage with UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (in red), at PAS’ annual party congress, or muktamar, in Pengkalan Chepa, near Kota Bharu, Kelantan, on Sept 4, 2026, as the rival Malay-based parties seek to strengthen their cooperation. Note: PAS president Hadi Awang is standing front, centre, in long black vest.

Political courtship deepens between PAS and UMNO as both pressure Anwar for earlier polls

PAS president Hadi Awang said the Islamist party is ready if a general election is called earlier.
PAS president Hadi Awang said the Islamist party is ready if a general election is called earlier.

Graft dragnet tightens as Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged after hospitalisation delay

Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged under Malaysia’s anti-corruption laws on Aug 27.
Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged under Malaysia’s anti-corruption laws on Aug 27.

How one TV interview left Malaysia PM Anwar walking a tightrope between Beijing and Taipei

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim toned down his stance during a doorstop interview after officiating the TikTok Shop Summit Malaysia on Aug 20.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim toned down his stance during a doorstop interview after officiating the TikTok Shop Summit Malaysia on Aug 20.

Unearthing gold bargains in two small Malaysian towns

Kak Long has been travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, to shop for gold jewellery over the past few years.
Kak Long has been travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, to shop for gold jewellery over the past few years.

Malaysia is getting richer. Why are so many of its children still stunted?

Riza Halow watches as her son has his height measured during a health check at a community programme for children with growth concerns in Puchong, Selangor.
Riza Halow watches as her son has his height measured during a health check at a community programme for children with growth concerns in Puchong, Selangor.

Anwar’s PH loses Negeri Sembilan, as BN claims win together with ally PN

PN secretary general Takiyuddin Hassan (middle) flanked by BN president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) and BN Negeri Sembilan chairman Mohamad Hasan (right) cheering the results in their favour in the Aug 1 state election at UMNO Negeri Sembilan headquarters in Seremban.
PN secretary general Takiyuddin Hassan (middle) flanked by BN president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) and BN Negeri Sembilan chairman Mohamad Hasan (right) cheering the results in their favour in the Aug 1 state election at UMNO Negeri Sembilan headquarters in Seremban.

Negeri Sembilan votes in state election seen as key test of Anwar’s path to a second term

Voters waiting for their turn to cast votes at Sekolah Kebangsaan Putra Simpang Durian in Pertang, Negeri Sembilan, on Aug 1.
Voters waiting for their turn to cast votes at Sekolah Kebangsaan Putra Simpang Durian in Pertang, Negeri Sembilan, on Aug 1.

Negeri Sembilan election: Indian voters could be key to whether Anwar’s PH retains the state

In a last-ditch attempt to win back support from the Indian community, Anwar apologised on July 29, days before the Negeri Sembilan state election, for his controversial “illegal temple” remark.
In a last-ditch attempt to win back support from the Indian community, Anwar apologised on July 29, days before the Negeri Sembilan state election, for his controversial “illegal temple” remark.

Two rulers, one ballot: How will Negeri Sembilan’s royal crisis sway voters?

The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz Munawir is greeted by supporters as he leaves Yamtuan Raden Jamek Mosque after Friday prayers in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan on July 24.
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz Munawir is greeted by supporters as he leaves Yamtuan Raden Jamek Mosque after Friday prayers in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan on July 24.

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