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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, 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.

Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once

UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.
UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.

UMNO embraces exiled leaders with former minister Khairy’s appearance at Youth wing meet

Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin (seated, in white) was greeted warmly by UMNO Youth members at the wing's general assembly after a three-year absence.
Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin (seated, in white) was greeted warmly by UMNO Youth members at the wing's general assembly after a three-year absence.

From ‘yeye’ fun to security threat: What Malaysian Armed Forces’ camp scandal reveals

Plagued by recurring scandals, Malaysia’s military faces a crisis of confidence that is damaging its public standing and eroding trust within the ranks.
Plagued by recurring scandals, Malaysia’s military faces a crisis of confidence that is damaging its public standing and eroding trust within the ranks.

Cutlery, trays and coins: Rising silver prices send Malaysians hunting for ‘poor man’s gold’

As supplies tighten, buyers face longer delivery times.
As supplies tighten, buyers face longer delivery times.

Islamist PAS set to lead Malaysia’s opposition PN; Hadi Awang says decision on new chairman soon

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said discussions on the coalition leadership and choice of chairman would be held soon, possibly next week.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said discussions on the coalition leadership and choice of chairman would be held soon, possibly next week.

Hindu mum in Malaysia gets interfaith boost in race to find abducted daughter before she turns 18

Sungai Buloh PAS chief has lent support to reunite Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi with her daughter.
Sungai Buloh PAS chief has lent support to reunite Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi with her daughter.

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