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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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‘Black Wave’ rolls into Sabah: Can independents turn into political kingmaker?

Datuk Verdon Bahanda (fourth from right; the one in front with arms outstretched) is the figurehead of the Black Wave network of independent candidates in the Sabah state election.
Datuk Verdon Bahanda (fourth from right; the one in front with arms outstretched) is the figurehead of the Black Wave network of independent candidates in the Sabah state election.

Sabah corruption scandal hits PM Anwar’s office as videos and claims emerge

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin (left) said he had submitted his resignation on Nov 25.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin (left) said he had submitted his resignation on Nov 25.

‘Just give them Gardenia’: Why a PAS politician’s remark on bread sparked backlash in Sabah

Gardenia bread in East Malaysia is vastly different from the original ones found in Peninsular Malaysia.
Gardenia bread in East Malaysia is vastly different from the original ones found in Peninsular Malaysia.

Hindu mother in Malaysia walks for ‘justice’ in latest plea to bring daughter home

mmteddy - Indira Gandhi, accompanied by her two children and supporters walk to Federal police headquarters to hand over a teddy as a symbolic plea to the Inspector General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail to locate her youngest daughter Prasana, Nov 22, 2025. 


ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA
mmteddy - Indira Gandhi, accompanied by her two children and supporters walk to Federal police headquarters to hand over a teddy as a symbolic plea to the Inspector General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail to locate her youngest daughter Prasana, Nov 22, 2025. 


ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

‘Bare shoulders’ backlash: Malaysia artistes turn to self-censorship amid syariah-oversight concerns

Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)
Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)

‘Gardening keeps me on my toes’: KL’s urban farmers grow vegetables to keep fit, share skills

Urban farming has sprouted across Malaysia since the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how quickly supply disruptions and income loss can strain urban families,
Urban farming has sprouted across Malaysia since the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how quickly supply disruptions and income loss can strain urban families,

Rohingya deaths off Malaysia’s Langkawi raise fears of renewed perilous journeys across Andaman Sea

Rescuers carrying survivors from a vessel of refugees believed to be from Myanmar, which overturned in rough seas, in Langkawi on Nov 11.
Rescuers carrying survivors from a vessel of refugees believed to be from Myanmar, which overturned in rough seas, in Langkawi on Nov 11.

Malaysia’s ex-minister Khairy seen returning to politics as Umno seeks to regain young voters

mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.
mmkhairy07 - Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin sharing his thoughts as a panelist at a roundtable discussion organised by Umno Youth at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre on Nov 7, 2025.

Malaysia hunts seven suspects after Singapore busts Cambodia scam ring

Police are hunting Malaysians suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.
Police are hunting Malaysians suspected of being involved in a scam ring operating in Cambodia.

Ageing canopy turns fatal hazard as Malaysia faces rising tree-fall incidents

In separate incidents on Oct 22, a man was killed and a woman was injured when trees fell onto their cars during a heavy downpour in the city.
In separate incidents on Oct 22, a man was killed and a woman was injured when trees fell onto their cars during a heavy downpour in the city.

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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.