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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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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.

Voter turnout in Johor state polls already higher than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?

Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.
Voters at Tanjung Puteri Primary School in Larkin, Johor, to cast their votes for the Johor state election on July 11.

Johor youth frustrated by politicians who ignore economic pressures they face

Bersama candidate Aidil Riduan meeting voters during a walkabout in Kulai, Johor, on July 6.
Bersama candidate Aidil Riduan meeting voters during a walkabout in Kulai, Johor, on July 6.

Malaysia’s political pacts want a shot at Johor polls. These rebels aren’t making it easy for them

Malaysia’s main political coalitions found themselves facing attacks from within instead amid campaigning for Johor election.
Malaysia’s main political coalitions found themselves facing attacks from within instead amid campaigning for Johor election.

KL stands by Q4 launch of Johor-S’pore SEZ blueprint despite state govt urging earlier release

An artist’s impression of Thomson Medical Group’s mega development in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
An artist’s impression of Thomson Medical Group’s mega development in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.

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.

Johor resident who works in Singapore starts grassroots squad to tackle rubbish problem

Members of Skuad Johor Bersih cleaning up a rubbish-clogged river in Johor Bahru in 2025.
Members of Skuad Johor Bersih cleaning up a rubbish-clogged river in Johor Bahru in 2025.

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