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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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After Sabah quake, should Malaysian property investors rethink risk?

Malaysia is a country where homes are often a family’s largest investment – a wealth-building tool, a retirement buffer, an inheritance asset.
Malaysia is a country where homes are often a family’s largest investment – a wealth-building tool, a retirement buffer, an inheritance asset.

‘I thought I was safe’: What’s behind Malaysia’s rising TB cases

Tuberculosis can spread in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as Ramadan bazaars.
Tuberculosis can spread in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as Ramadan bazaars.

Hadi’s protege Samsuri takes helm of Malaysia’s Perikatan Nasional after Muhyiddin exit

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will now succeed as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional.
PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will now succeed as the chairman of Perikatan Nasional.

Who should run KL? Study into local polls stirs fears over demographics

Plans to study mayoral election have stirred debate over race and governance in the city.
Plans to study mayoral election have stirred debate over race and governance in the city.

Malaysia’s anti-graft chief under spotlight as controversies resurface

Several government lawmakers are calling for Malaysian anti-graft chief Azam Baki (centre) to be suspended.
Several government lawmakers are calling for Malaysian anti-graft chief Azam Baki (centre) to be suspended.

Malaysia cracks down on unauthorised temples: Could relocation be better than demolition?

Critics say enforcing laws alone on illegal temples risks fuelling religious tensions.
Critics say enforcing laws alone on illegal temples risks fuelling religious tensions.

Malaysia, India deepen trade ties as Anwar and Modi vow to grow friendship rooted in trust

Malaysia India's cooperation is set to grow beyond the US$18.59 billion in bilateral trade recorded in 2025.
Malaysia India's cooperation is set to grow beyond the US$18.59 billion in bilateral trade recorded in 2025.

‘I was turned away’: High gold prices cause cash crunch at Malaysia pawnshops ahead of CNY, Ramadan

In Malaysia's gold-backed lending infrastructure, families can pawn gold jewellery for short-term cash.
In Malaysia's gold-backed lending infrastructure, families can pawn gold jewellery for short-term cash.

Who will lead Malaysia’s opposition bloc? Impasse continues as PAS and Bersatu can’t seem to agree

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) speaking as PAS president Hadi Awang (right) looks on following Malaysia's general election in November 2022. PN is now at a leadership impasse.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (left) speaking as PAS president Hadi Awang (right) looks on following Malaysia's general election in November 2022. PN is now at a leadership impasse.

Malaysia makes Malay and history compulsory for Chinese independent school route to public unis

Observers said the government is responding to years of pressure from Chinese-based parties pushing for UEC recognition.
Observers said the government is responding to years of pressure from Chinese-based parties pushing for UEC recognition.

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