Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 
author-image
author-image

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.

Email

Latest articles

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.

Malaysians selling meals below $2 find it harder to stay sustainable

Some 15,000 food outlets had joined Malaysia's Rahmah Menu initiative in 2023 to provide meals as cheap as RM5 (S$1.60).
Some 15,000 food outlets had joined Malaysia's Rahmah Menu initiative in 2023 to provide meals as cheap as RM5 (S$1.60).

Why solar generators, hand-crank lamps are selling like hotcakes in Malaysia

Mr Macsonn Chew (left), who sells portable power stations and solar systems for homes, and content creator Muhamad Saiful Khalib with one of his best-selling items, a hand-crank dynamo lamp.
Mr Macsonn Chew (left), who sells portable power stations and solar systems for homes, and content creator Muhamad Saiful Khalib with one of his best-selling items, a hand-crank dynamo lamp.

Negeri Sembilan’s royal dispute deepens as dissenters’ seats lie empty at state assembly

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan Malay ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir in the state assembly were left vacated.
Seats beside Negeri Sembilan Malay ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir in the state assembly were left vacated.

Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

The four Undang of Negeri Sembilan has announced the sacking of the state's Malay Ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
The four Undang of Negeri Sembilan has announced the sacking of the state's Malay Ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.