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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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Negeri Sembilan goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Pakatan Harapan will again face Perikatan Nasional, which will ally itself with Barisan Nasional, in the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Pakatan Harapan will again face Perikatan Nasional, which will ally itself with Barisan Nasional, in the Negeri Sembilan state election.

Negeri Sembilan state election: Four high-stakes seats to watch amid a royal tussle

The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.
The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.

Seed by seed: Women of Tampenau nursing Sabah’s rainforests back to recovery

A Kampung Tampenau villager picking up wildings found in the forest reserve during an outing with the Sabah Forestry Department, in the Kawag area within Ulu Segama-Malua Forest Reserve in Sabah.
A Kampung Tampenau villager picking up wildings found in the forest reserve during an outing with the Sabah Forestry Department, in the Kawag area within Ulu Segama-Malua Forest Reserve in Sabah.

Malaysia and Thailand ease shrimp, seabass trade row, reaffirm trade goal

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) shakes hands Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after a press conference at the Federal Government office of Perdana Putra in Putrajaya.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) shakes hands Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after a press conference at the Federal Government office of Perdana Putra in Putrajaya.

Malaysia’s low unemployment masks deeper crisis of underemployed graduates

Many had turned up as early as 5am on June 14 to attend an open interview session by Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG, where the company was hiring production operators and technicians.
Many had turned up as early as 5am on June 14 to attend an open interview session by Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG, where the company was hiring production operators and technicians.

‘Where do we go now?’: Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban leaves teens detached and displaced

Ryan Zafran Shahrin practises the guitar using YouTube lessons and guidance from friends on a Discord guitar channel at his home in Puncak Alam, Selangor on June 9.
Ryan Zafran Shahrin practises the guitar using YouTube lessons and guidance from friends on a Discord guitar channel at his home in Puncak Alam, Selangor on June 9.

Hari Raya korban controversy reignites wave of anti-Rohingya sentiment in Malaysia

Rohingya refugees purchase vegetables from a kitchen market at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
Rohingya refugees purchase vegetables from a kitchen market at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Brutal stabbing in Kelantan puts spotlight on femicide

Muhammad Hazim Muhammad, 19, being escorted by police officers at the Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court, Kelantan, on May 12.
Muhammad Hazim Muhammad, 19, being escorted by police officers at the Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court, Kelantan, on May 12.

KL tried to throw a water party like Songkran. Malaysians threw a wet blanket instead

mmsplash - Organizer spray water at onlookers and the public along the street during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, May 1, 2026

ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA
mmsplash - Organizer spray water at onlookers and the public along the street during the Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, May 1, 2026

ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

Why solar generators, hand-crank lamps are selling like hotcakes in Malaysia

Mr Macsonn Chew (left), who sells portable power stations and solar systems for homes, and content creator Muhamad Saiful Khalib with one of his best-selling items, a hand-crank dynamo lamp.
Mr Macsonn Chew (left), who sells portable power stations and solar systems for homes, and content creator Muhamad Saiful Khalib with one of his best-selling items, a hand-crank dynamo lamp.

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