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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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Can cheaper latte and starting the day early solve KL’s perpetual traffic jams?

Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Vehicles on a road in the Bukit Bintang business area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysians are again up in arms over drink-driving. But this time, it’s for a different reason

A 28-year-old was charged with murder on April 1 after hitting a 33-year-old man  with his car on March 29.
A 28-year-old was charged with murder on April 1 after hitting a 33-year-old man  with his car on March 29.

Malaysians quietly stockpile staples as energy crisis fuelled by Iran war tests Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim looking at essential goods being sold at the newly opened MADANI Mart grocery store in Indera Mahkota 8, Kuantan, on April 4.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim looking at essential goods being sold at the newly opened MADANI Mart grocery store in Indera Mahkota 8, Kuantan, on April 4.

Expected price hikes for feed, fertilisers in Malaysia may have spillover effect on S’pore

For Mr Latiff Abu Hassan, a community leader and seed supplier, the war in the Middle East has already landed in his garden.
For Mr Latiff Abu Hassan, a community leader and seed supplier, the war in the Middle East has already landed in his garden.

From surplus to supper: How Malaysian youth rescue unsold bazaar food to feed communities

MySaveFood volunteers (left) putting the food collected into a cart at the Wangsa Maju Ramadan Bazaar on March 11.
MySaveFood volunteers (left) putting the food collected into a cart at the Wangsa Maju Ramadan Bazaar on March 11.

Longer, bigger, louder: Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars morph from food stops into full-scale experiences

The scale has become part of the attraction, and the walk itself as much a draw as the food.
The scale has become part of the attraction, and the walk itself as much a draw as the food.

US-Israeli strike on Iran could push up Malaysia’s oil revenue – but also its subsidy bill

mmronroll - Malaysians began refilling their tanks with subsidised petrol without major hiccups as the nationwide subsidy rolled out on Tuesday.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA
mmronroll - Malaysians began refilling their tanks with subsidised petrol without major hiccups as the nationwide subsidy rolled out on Tuesday.
ST PHOTO: MUZLIZA MUSTAFA

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.

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