Mat Dan

Mat Dan (born Daniel James Tyler,[3] 18 October 1989)[4][5] also known by his Muslim name Mohammad Kareef Daniel Abdullah is an English traveller and host has been living in Malaysia since 2009.[6] He first settled in Malaysia after travelling in Kapas Island. He is known for his eloquence in speaking Terengganu dialect. He is also better known through the television show, Haramain Backpackers - Trans Siberian[7] and also hosted Mat Dan Kaki Jalan.[8]

For the American military personnel with the same birth name, see Daniel Tyler.
Mat Dan
Mat Dan in 2017
Born
Daniel James Tyler

(1989-10-18) 18 October 1989
Bristol, England
Other namesKareef Daniel Abdullah
Education
  • Kapasia Degree College, Dhaka, Bangladesh[1]
  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire[1][2]
Occupation
  • Traveler
  • TV host
  • Actor
Years active2016–present
Known forMastering the Terengganu dialect
Notable work
  • Haramain Backpackers - Trans Siberian
  • Mat Dan Kaki Jalan
Spouse(s)
Nadifa Adnan
​
(m. 2017)​
Children2

In February 2018, he was officially granted permanent resident status by the then Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who publicly announced his new status at the launch of Expo Terengganu 2018.[9]

Life

Early life

Daniel James Tyler was born in Bristol, England on 18 October 1989[10][5] as the second child of three siblings. His younger brother is Will Tyler,[11] while his older brother is Joe Tyler.[2][11] He is the son of Kevin, a businessman, and Nicol Tyler, an administrator.[7]

Emigrant to Malaysia

In 2009, he went on a trip to Thailand and Laos with a friend[12] after completing his A-level.[7][13] At that time, his friend had suggested that he visit the Perhentian Island. When he got there, he learned about Kapas Island. 10 days after residing on the island,[14] he came to Kapas Island. As long as he was there, he volunteered in a chalet. He returned to Pulau Kapas in 2010[14] then settled for over 7 years.[4][7][13] There he learned the Terengganu dialect.[12] On 26 February 2018 Tyler received the status of Malaysian Permanent Resident (PR) from the then Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the opening of Terengganu Expo 2018 at the compound of the Terengganu Sports Complex.[15][16][17][18]

Embracing Islam

In January 2013, he converted to Islam with the help from his adopted brother, Zakaria Sulong,[13] and changed his name to Mohammad Kareef Daniel Abdullah.[19][20]

Family

He engaged and married Nadifa Adnan,[21][22] a local Malay girl,[23] on 12 March 2017 at his wife's home in Bukit Chendering, Terengganu.[24][25]

He has a son born on 5 May 2018 at the Salam Specialist Hospital and was named as Muhammad Zayne Danial James Tyler.[11][26] On 7 November 2020, Mat Dan blessed with second son born at 10.55 MST at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital.[27] He named his second son as Eydan Yusoff bin Daniel James Tyler 20 days later.[28]

Career

As of January 2019, he worked as a radio announcer at Manis FM and hosting a food travelogue programme.[29]

Ambassador

On 22 October 2016, he was appointed as Terengganu State Environmental Ambassador in conjunction with the State Level National State Day at Kerteh by the Malaysian Department of Environment (DOE).[30]

On 4 September 2019 Mat Dan was selected as the Terengganu Tourism Icon by the Terengganu state government. His appointment was made to enable Mat Dan to promote and strengthen Terengganu in overseas markets such as the United Kingdom and Europe.[31] He said, "From the first day I arrived in Malaysia, I have fallen in love with this country".[lower-alpha 1][32]

Television

Reality television

Telemovie

Sitcom
  • Jenaka Kampung Kalut (J.K.K) - (TV3)[38]

Notes
  1. Original: "sejak hari pertama saya sampai di Malaysia, saya telah jatuh cinta dengan negara ini".

References
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  3. Rosli Mohd Nordin (10 January 2021). Malaysia di Hati Mat Dan (Video) (in Malay). Event occurs at 0:27. Nama penuh saya adalah Daniel James Tyler.
  4. Siti Zurina (13 November 2017). "4 Tahun Masuk Islam MAT DAN Dedah Rahsia & Pengalaman Kenapa PILIH Agama Suci Ini. Cukup INDAH Perkongsiannya!". Hijabista. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  5. Kareef Daniel Abdullah [Daniel] (18 Oktober 2017). Retrieved from Mat Dan’s Facebook page
  6. Mat Dan: From Travelogue Hosting To Acting
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  24. Hanneeyzah Bariah Baharin (12 March 2017). "Ada sebab kami rahsiakan pernikahan". BH Online. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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  36. ntv7 [@ntv7malaysia] (14 September 2018). "Jangan lupa saksikan I Can See Your Voice Malaysia bersama guest artist minggu ini @hazamaazmi dan juga @aishahazman8 Mat Dan sebagai penyiasat ‼️ Siapa yang akan di pilih 🤔 Sabtu, 8:30 malam di ntv7 atau Live HD di Youtube ntv7malaysia 🔥 #icsyvmy #ntv7feelit #mymoodbooster" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 27 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018 – via Twitter.
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