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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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Who will triumph in Melaka as 79 candidates battle for 28 state seats?

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.
UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.

Step away from the malls to find the soul of KL’s historic city centre

A​ construction worker during restoration work on a heritage building facade at Medan Pasar in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 13.
A​ construction worker during restoration work on a heritage building facade at Medan Pasar in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 13.

Haze exposes gaps in Malaysia’s workplace protection for outdoor workers

Workers at a construction site in Shah Alam, Selangor, on Oct 27. Questions have been raised over how well Malaysia protects workers who cannot escape the polluted air.
Workers at a construction site in Shah Alam, Selangor, on Oct 27. Questions have been raised over how well Malaysia protects workers who cannot escape the polluted air.

Haze chokes Malaysia’s farmers, families and businesses as economic costs mount

Chef Teddy at his empty cafe in Puncak Jalil, Selangor, where business is down 30 per cent as severe haze keeps diners away.
Chef Teddy at his empty cafe in Puncak Jalil, Selangor, where business is down 30 per cent as severe haze keeps diners away.

From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

hasarawak - Sarawak flags seen along with Malaysian flags in the Kuching town.

(all credits ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI unless stated otherwise)
hasarawak - Sarawak flags seen along with Malaysian flags in the Kuching town.

(all credits ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI unless stated otherwise)

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.

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