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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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Pahang’s ‘piranha’ mystery: Unconfirmed reports trigger public alarm in Malaysia

The image of a fish resembling the red-bellied piranha caught in Malaysian waters on Aug 26.
The image of a fish resembling the red-bellied piranha caught in Malaysian waters on Aug 26.

Malaysia begins deportations, but hostility towards Rohingya refugees not stopping any time soon

Rohingya refugees removed from the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.
Rohingya refugees removed from the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.

S-E Asia confronts a new wave of leaderless youth extremism: How parents, schools can spot it early

A blast at the mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta that injured dozens of people on Nov 7, 2025 was carried out by a 17-year-old student. The authorities are rethinking how to spot and stop young people being drawn towards violence.
A blast at the mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta that injured dozens of people on Nov 7, 2025 was carried out by a 17-year-old student. The authorities are rethinking how to spot and stop young people being drawn towards violence.

Will global music acts choose KL over S’pore, as Malaysia offers new incentives?

The crowd enjoying performances by local and foreign acts at the Latihan Pesta Pora Malaysia music festival in August 2026.
The crowd enjoying performances by local and foreign acts at the Latihan Pesta Pora Malaysia music festival in August 2026.

In Sarawak, trust can matter as much as the halal logo

Guests of Rumah Intunie Ak Jiram in Nyato Atas, Lubok Antu, Sarawak, enjoying their lunch prepared by the host on Aug 18.
Guests of Rumah Intunie Ak Jiram in Nyato Atas, Lubok Antu, Sarawak, enjoying their lunch prepared by the host on Aug 18.

Out with Bersatu, in with Wawasan, as Malaysia opposition coalition PN plans path to power

PAS president Hadi Awang (second from left) and Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin (second from right) at a Perikatan Nasional - Barisan Nasional campaign rally in Negeri Sembilan, July 30, 2026.
PAS president Hadi Awang (second from left) and Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin (second from right) at a Perikatan Nasional - Barisan Nasional campaign rally in Negeri Sembilan, July 30, 2026.

Former Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri’s court date delayed after hospitalisation; trial timing questioned

Former Malaysia prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was previously investigated over alleged graft and money laundering.
Former Malaysia prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was previously investigated over alleged graft and money laundering.

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.

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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