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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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From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

hasarawak - Sarawak flags seen along with Malaysian flags in the Kuching town.

(all credits ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI unless stated otherwise)
hasarawak - Sarawak flags seen along with Malaysian flags in the Kuching town.

(all credits ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI unless stated otherwise)

Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir, dies at 100

Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali became one of the first Malay female medical officers in Malaya.
Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali became one of the first Malay female medical officers in Malaya.

Despite controversy, Malaysian scholars’ nativist views draw support

Some believe the country’s multi-ethnic character has diluted Malay historical primacy.
Some believe the country’s multi-ethnic character has diluted Malay historical primacy.

Malaysia-made luxury foods for less? Meet the farmers behind its caviar, wagyu and melons

T’lur Caviar produces roe from different species of sturgeon that have adapted to Malaysia’s tropical climate.
T’lur Caviar produces roe from different species of sturgeon that have adapted to Malaysia’s tropical climate.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib granted conditional house arrest

Najib Razak’s remaining jail term has been commuted to house arrest on the condition that he pays a RM50 million (S$15.5 million) fine.
Najib Razak’s remaining jail term has been commuted to house arrest on the condition that he pays a RM50 million (S$15.5 million) fine.

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.

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