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Muzliza Mustafa

Malaysia Correspondent

Muzliza Mustafa is The Straits Times’ Malaysia Correspondent based in Kuala Lumpur. She covers politics, security and regional issues. With more than 22 years of journalism experience, including senior editorial roles, she is drawn to human-interest stories and wants to give a voice to marginalised and struggling communities.

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Trump lands in Kuala Lumpur to a dance, cheers and some jeers

US President Donald Trump disembarking the Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Oct 26.
US President Donald Trump disembarking the Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Oct 26.

Malaysia weighs caning, tighter phone ban amid alarm over rising student violence in schools

A teacher from SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 4 uses a metal detector to screen students before they enter the school compound
A teacher from SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 4 uses a metal detector to screen students before they enter the school compound

Malaysia mulls over tighter school security after fatal stabbing of 16-year-old female student

The killing of a 16-year-old girl by a fellow student on Oct 14 has rocked a secondary school in Selangor.
The killing of a 16-year-old girl by a fellow student on Oct 14 has rocked a secondary school in Selangor.

Couple travelling from S’pore to Ipoh for family celebration among those hurt in bus crash

The bus, which was carrying 29 people in total, was travelling from Boon Lay to Ipoh, Perak.
The bus, which was carrying 29 people in total, was travelling from Boon Lay to Ipoh, Perak.

Malaysia’s 2026 budget signals renewed focus on East Malaysia ahead of Sabah polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivering the country's 2026 budget on Oct 10.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivering the country's 2026 budget on Oct 10.

Protest in the ‘Beverly Hills of Malaysia’ sparks anti-elitist backlash

mmbukit - Former Malaysian Cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin (fourth from left) and ex-chief of CIMB financial group Nazir Razak (fifth from left) on Oct 4, 2025, 
 during a protest against the redevelopment of the Wisma Damansara office building into two skyscrapers, in Kuala Lumpur's elite neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara. 

Credit: THE STAR
mmbukit - Former Malaysian Cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin (fourth from left) and ex-chief of CIMB financial group Nazir Razak (fifth from left) on Oct 4, 2025, 
 during a protest against the redevelopment of the Wisma Damansara office building into two skyscrapers, in Kuala Lumpur's elite neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara. 

Credit: THE STAR

Fifa’s probe exposes fake birth claims in Malaysia’s naturalised footballers scandal

The Malaysian football team is facing an uphill battle for Asian Cup qualifiers.
The Malaysian football team is facing an uphill battle for Asian Cup qualifiers.

Malaysia demands release of citizens, condemns Israel’s seizure of Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (centre) and other activists being taken to Israel on a vessel that was part of the flotilla, which activists said carried food and medicine bound for Gaza.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg (centre) and other activists being taken to Israel on a vessel that was part of the flotilla, which activists said carried food and medicine bound for Gaza.

Suspension of Malaysiakini’s Facebook pages remains a mystery as minister denies taking action

Malayisa Communication and Multimedia Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he reached out to Meta over the matter.
Malayisa Communication and Multimedia Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he reached out to Meta over the matter.

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.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.