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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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PAS call to back Barisan Nasional in Johor state polls could backfire, say analysts

A scene outside the Johor UMNO Liaison Headquarters on June 24. UMNO is the main party under the Barisan Nasional coalition, which is contesting all 56 seats in the upcoming Johor state election.
A scene outside the Johor UMNO Liaison Headquarters on June 24. UMNO is the main party under the Barisan Nasional coalition, which is contesting all 56 seats in the upcoming Johor state election.

What JB can learn from Penang and Kuching before the RTS arrives

Construction of the Hikmah Exhance Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) station in Kuching. Sarawak is betting heavily on ART to solve its traffic woes.
Construction of the Hikmah Exhance Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) station in Kuching. Sarawak is betting heavily on ART to solve its traffic woes.

Johor vote may shape Negeri Sembilan race as staggered polls raise questions

Johor voters will head to the polls on July 11.
Johor voters will head to the polls on July 11.

Cafes to check out in Malaysia’s Pahang state

hakopi - Cafe owner Akmal Zamri, second from left, recording a coffee cupping session at Temerloh's Kopi Empat Petang with friends.
ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI
hakopi - Cafe owner Akmal Zamri, second from left, recording a coffee cupping session at Temerloh's Kopi Empat Petang with friends.
ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI

Higher EV import prices from July 1 risk slowing Malaysia’s momentum

EV adoption has picked up sharply, with registrations rising 113.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. Proton’s e.MAS led sales, followed by China’s BYD.
EV adoption has picked up sharply, with registrations rising 113.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. Proton’s e.MAS led sales, followed by China’s BYD.

‘They’re scared to stay’: Some turn old Malay houses into welcoming resorts

The White Gallery at Sentosa Janda Baik features owner Omar Ariff’s collection of Malay daggers – keris – from around the world.
The White Gallery at Sentosa Janda Baik features owner Omar Ariff’s collection of Malay daggers – keris – from around the world.

From pig farms to petrol prices, Anwar’s government is running out of easy answers

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leads his delegation during the Special Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, in Cebu, Philippines, May 7, 2026. Rolex Dela Pena/Pool via REUTERS
    Rolex Dela Pena/Pool via REUTERS
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leads his delegation during the Special Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, in Cebu, Philippines, May 7, 2026. Rolex Dela Pena/Pool via REUTERS
    Rolex Dela Pena/Pool via REUTERS

Malaysia’s East Coast rail promises bigger economic pie for Pahang, but questions remain

The 665km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will connect Kuala Lumpur to key east coast cities.
The 665km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will connect Kuala Lumpur to key east coast cities.

Sarawak is betting millions on free tertiary education. Will it keep its brightest from leaving?

Students reading at the library of Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak
Students reading at the library of Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak

Indonesia will not impose tariffs on Malacca Strait shipping, says Foreign Minister

More than 200 vessels – including container ships, oil tankers and bulk carriers – transit the Strait of Malacca daily.
More than 200 vessels – including container ships, oil tankers and bulk carriers – transit the Strait of Malacca daily.

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