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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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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.

Trump lands in Kuala Lumpur to a dance, cheers and some jeers

US President Donald Trump disembarking the Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Oct 26.
US President Donald Trump disembarking the Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Oct 26.

Malaysia weighs caning, tighter phone ban amid alarm over rising student violence in schools

A teacher from SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 4 uses a metal detector to screen students before they enter the school compound
A teacher from SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 4 uses a metal detector to screen students before they enter the school compound

Malaysia mulls over tighter school security after fatal stabbing of 16-year-old female student

The killing of a 16-year-old girl by a fellow student on Oct 14 has rocked a secondary school in Selangor.
The killing of a 16-year-old girl by a fellow student on Oct 14 has rocked a secondary school in Selangor.

Couple travelling from S’pore to Ipoh for family celebration among those hurt in bus crash

The bus, which was carrying 29 people in total, was travelling from Boon Lay to Ipoh, Perak.
The bus, which was carrying 29 people in total, was travelling from Boon Lay to Ipoh, Perak.

Malaysia’s 2026 budget signals renewed focus on East Malaysia ahead of Sabah polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivering the country's 2026 budget on Oct 10.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivering the country's 2026 budget on Oct 10.

Protest in the ‘Beverly Hills of Malaysia’ sparks anti-elitist backlash

mmbukit - Former Malaysian Cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin (fourth from left) and ex-chief of CIMB financial group Nazir Razak (fifth from left) on Oct 4, 2025, 
 during a protest against the redevelopment of the Wisma Damansara office building into two skyscrapers, in Kuala Lumpur's elite neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara. 

Credit: THE STAR
mmbukit - Former Malaysian Cabinet minister Khairy Jamaluddin (fourth from left) and ex-chief of CIMB financial group Nazir Razak (fifth from left) on Oct 4, 2025, 
 during a protest against the redevelopment of the Wisma Damansara office building into two skyscrapers, in Kuala Lumpur's elite neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara. 

Credit: THE STAR

Fifa’s probe exposes fake birth claims in Malaysia’s naturalised footballers scandal

The Malaysian football team is facing an uphill battle for Asian Cup qualifiers.
The Malaysian football team is facing an uphill battle for Asian Cup qualifiers.

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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.