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Hadi Azmi

Malaysia Correspondent

Hadi began his career in film before turning to journalism. Before joining The Straits Times, he reported for the South China Morning Post, Bloomberg, and Radio Free Asia, covering Malaysian politics, society, and the country’s place in the world. He played a key role in ‘Assassins’, the Emmy-nominated documentary on the 2017 killing of Kim Jong-nam, and later directed his own documentary on the separatist conflict in southern Thailand.

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Four years of uneasy alliance still cannot erase decades of UMNO’s distrust against PH allies

UMNO delegates walk past a mural commemorating former party president and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
UMNO delegates walk past a mural commemorating former party president and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

‘Dissolve Parliament now’: UMNO chief Zahid dares PM Anwar to kick party out in fiery assembly finale

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi’s (front row, centre) fiery remarks came at the end of one of the party’s most combative general assemblies in recent years.
UMNO president Zahid Hamidi’s (front row, centre) fiery remarks came at the end of one of the party’s most combative general assemblies in recent years.

No homecoming for Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib as request for house arrest remains under review

UMNO may have to wait a while longer before celebrating the return of its former president Najib Razak.
UMNO may have to wait a while longer before celebrating the return of its former president Najib Razak.

Hired to draw, told to prompt: How AI is changing creative work in Malaysia

Malaysian illustrator Ain Moses sketching an illustration for a children’s book project on her tablet.
Malaysian illustrator Ain Moses sketching an illustration for a children’s book project on her tablet.

Politicians have long backed this Malaysian biker fest. Now its death toll is drawing scrutiny

The RXZ Members event, held in Kuala Terengganu from July 31 to Aug 1, attracted participants from across Malaysia as well as Singapore.
The RXZ Members event, held in Kuala Terengganu from July 31 to Aug 1, attracted participants from across Malaysia as well as Singapore.

F1 race in Malaysia: Country eyes a rise in tourists, increased business for small traders

A file picture from 2017, when Malaysia last hosted the Formula One race in Sepang. Malaysia has been chosen to host the Bahrain Grand Prix in October.
A file picture from 2017, when Malaysia last hosted the Formula One race in Sepang. Malaysia has been chosen to host the Bahrain Grand Prix in October.

Prayers, parties and the changing face of Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang has been Kuala Lumpur’s tourism and entertainment heart for decades, embodying both the glamour and grit of Malaysia’s capital.
Bukit Bintang has been Kuala Lumpur’s tourism and entertainment heart for decades, embodying both the glamour and grit of Malaysia’s capital.

Malaysia’s rare earths are prized by Washington – but at what cost to Putrajaya’s Palestine stance?

Malaysian activists hold placards bearing slogans, protesting Lynas Corp’s four-year rare earth supply agreement with the US Department of Defense in Malaysia.
Malaysian activists hold placards bearing slogans, protesting Lynas Corp’s four-year rare earth supply agreement with the US Department of Defense in Malaysia.

Wedding bells beckon for Syed Saddiq after he walks free – but can he revive his party’s fortunes?

Malaysia’s former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman and actress Bella Astillah were engaged on March 28.
Malaysia’s former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman and actress Bella Astillah were engaged on March 28.

BN extends control over Johor with landslide victory. Will it push for a general election?

Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi (third from left) hugging caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition takes early lead in the Johor state election.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi (third from left) hugging caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition takes early lead in the Johor state election.

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