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.
Latest articles
Malaysia’s pet boom clashes with religious taboos as Selangor mall reverses pet-friendly policy
This Malaysian city was meant to replace Kuala Lumpur as the capital; 30 years on, it still hasn’t
Outcry for local election after departure of KL’s ‘first world-class mayor’
KL police under fire after ‘gay spa’ raid exposes men’s identities but yields no prosecutions
Sabah corruption scandal hits PM Anwar’s office as videos and claims emerge
Malaysia faces renewed calls to rewind the clock, 40 years after shifting to UTC+8
‘Bare shoulders’ backlash: Malaysia artistes turn to self-censorship amid syariah-oversight concerns
In Malaysia, dubious health supplements thrive on social media despite repeated warnings
Why express bus Aeroline’s suspension exposes cracks in KL’s transport planning
Fifa rejects Malaysia’s appeal over naturalised players; FAM to contest ruling
