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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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Negeri Sembilan state election: Four high-stakes seats to watch amid a royal tussle

The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.
The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.

Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut

Malaysia is looking to transport fresh durians to China by land to cut logistics costs and expand its export market after a supply glut caused prices to tumble in 2026.
Malaysia is looking to transport fresh durians to China by land to cut logistics costs and expand its export market after a supply glut caused prices to tumble in 2026.

When durian prices crash, Malaysia throws parties

For many Malaysians, this durian season, a feast costs less than a cafe lunch.
For many Malaysians, this durian season, a feast costs less than a cafe lunch.

‘We need to borrow money just to feed the fish’: Malaysian sea bass farmers reel from Thai curbs

Fish farmer Khor Cean Miah holds a seabass fish weighing about 6kg at his packing factory in Sungai Udang, Penang, on July 1.
Fish farmer Khor Cean Miah holds a seabass fish weighing about 6kg at his packing factory in Sungai Udang, Penang, on July 1.

Does a BN vote mean freedom for Najib? His son’s remark may turn Johor polls into a referendum

Nazifuddin Najib (middle, in vest) with BN grassroots campaigners during a dialogue session in Kluang, July 2.
Nazifuddin Najib (middle, in vest) with BN grassroots campaigners during a dialogue session in Kluang, July 2.

Loss of land meant for retention ponds keeps KL flood-prone, says minister Hannah Yeoh

At least 32 homes in Banting, Selangor, were flooded after a bund collapsed during heavy rainfall in the wee hours of June 25.
At least 32 homes in Banting, Selangor, were flooded after a bund collapsed during heavy rainfall in the wee hours of June 25.

Thai-Malaysia seafood spat: KL positive about talks, even as sellers fret about stand-off

Thailand accounted for 80.6 per cent of Malaysia's seabass exports in 2024, according to the Department of Fisheries Malaysia.
Thailand accounted for 80.6 per cent of Malaysia's seabass exports in 2024, according to the Department of Fisheries Malaysia.

More than internet speed: Why BTS fans packed Malaysian cybercafes for ticket battles

BTS fans filled cybercafes in Kuching (left) and Cheras (right) on June 3 as they try to secure tickets for K-pop group BTS’s upcoming concerts.
BTS fans filled cybercafes in Kuching (left) and Cheras (right) on June 3 as they try to secure tickets for K-pop group BTS’s upcoming concerts.

From Parliament to podcasts: How celebrity culture is reshaping Malaysian politics

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.

Negeri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir were left vacated as the chieftains decided to boycott the opening of the state assembly on April 23.
Seats beside Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir were left vacated as the chieftains decided to boycott the opening of the state assembly on April 23.

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