Mat Dan

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 (age 34)
Bristol, England
NationalityEnglish
Other namesKareef Daniel Abdullah
Education
  • Kapasia Degree College, Dhaka, Bangladesh[1]
  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire[1][2]
Occupations
  • Traveler
  • TV host
  • Actor
  • Radio presenter
Years active2016–present
Employers
  • Husa Network (2019-21)
  • Media Prima Audio (2021-present)
Known forMastering the Terengganu dialect
Notable work
  • Haramain Backpackers - Trans Siberian
  • Mat Dan Kaki Jalan
Spouse
Nadifa Adnan
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(m. 2017)​
Children3

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 TV host who 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]

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]

  1. ^ a b OMM (12 March 2017). "Biodata Kareef Daniel Abdullah atau lebih dikenali sebagai Mat Dan". Oh My Media. Archived from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference GL20181110 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  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
  7. ^ Fadzil, Firdaous (23 May 2015). "Englishman Mat Dan goes native in Terengganu". The Star.
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference awani was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  9. ^ Mat Dan gets PR status The Star Online (February 26, 2018).