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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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UMNO president Zahid’s ‘grand coalition’ call runs into old Malay political fault lines

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi has urged disparate groups to set aside their differences “for the sake of Islam and for the sake of the Malays”.
UMNO president Zahid Hamidi has urged disparate groups to set aside their differences “for the sake of Islam and for the sake of the Malays”.

More resign after ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin quits as chief of opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional

The former prime minister will remain as Bersatu president.
The former prime minister will remain as Bersatu president.

Crisis in Perlis state signals growing power struggle inside Perikatan Nasional alliance

The Perlis crisis was caused by a push to carry out several large projects in the state that did not comply with regulations, said Parti Islam SeMalaysia president Abdul Hadi Awang.
The Perlis crisis was caused by a push to carry out several large projects in the state that did not comply with regulations, said Parti Islam SeMalaysia president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Malaysia’s pet boom clashes with religious taboos as Selangor mall reverses pet-friendly policy

Dogs remain taboo for the Malay-Muslim community, which accounts for more than 60 per cent of Malaysia's 34 million population.
Dogs remain taboo for the Malay-Muslim community, which accounts for more than 60 per cent of Malaysia's 34 million population.

This Malaysian city was meant to replace Kuala Lumpur as the capital; 30 years on, it still hasn’t

Generic of Putrajaya, Malaysia on Dec 10, 2025.
Generic of Putrajaya, Malaysia on Dec 10, 2025.

Outcry for local election after departure of KL’s ‘first world-class mayor’

Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif left Kuala Lumpur City Hall in November with little explanation.
Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif left Kuala Lumpur City Hall in November with little explanation.

KL police under fire after ‘gay spa’ raid exposes men’s identities but yields no prosecutions

Kuala Lumpur police was criticised after a publicised raid against an alleged gay spa.
Kuala Lumpur police was criticised after a publicised raid against an alleged gay spa.

Sabah corruption scandal hits PM Anwar’s office as videos and claims emerge

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin (left) said he had submitted his resignation on Nov 25.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin (left) said he had submitted his resignation on Nov 25.

Malaysia faces renewed calls to rewind the clock, 40 years after shifting to UTC+8

While Kuala Lumpur and Singapore sit on similar longitudes as Bangkok and Jakarta, both operate an hour ahead.
While Kuala Lumpur and Singapore sit on similar longitudes as Bangkok and Jakarta, both operate an hour ahead.

‘Bare shoulders’ backlash: Malaysia artistes turn to self-censorship amid syariah-oversight concerns

Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)
Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)

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