Mat Dan
Mat Dan | |
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Mat Dan in 2017 | |
| Born | Daniel James Tyler 18 October 1989 Bristol, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Other names | Kareef Daniel Abdullah |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Known for | Mastering the Terengganu dialect |
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| Spouse |
Nadifa Adnan (m. 2017) |
| Children | 3 |
Mat Dan (born Daniel James Tyler, 18 October 1989) 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. 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 and also hosted Mat Dan Kaki Jalan.
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.