Fahmi Bahrudin
Analyst, Research Department
MA (Southeast Asian History), Universiti Sains Malaysia; BSc (Biotechnology), Monash University
Fahmi Bahrudin (Mohd Zul Fahmi Md Bahrudin) is an analyst in the Research Department of IRIS Institute, where he has worked since 2015. He holds an MA in Southeast Asian History from Universiti Sains Malaysia and a BSc in Biotechnology from Monash University.
His research covers the history and civilisation of the Malay world, Southeast Asia and national power. He appears regularly in the media, including RTM’s Selamat Pagi Malaysia and TV Pertiwi’s Pertiwi Podcast.
Research
- Nam Tien (the southward advance) in the Malay world
- The Jewish (You Tai) presence in China
- The international economy and politics of the Malay world
- The early Malay kingdoms
- The history of Yap Ah Loy and Chinese secret societies in Kuala Lumpur
Selected presentations
- “Penjajahan Barat & Kesannya Terhadap Tamadun Bangsa”, Kolej YPJ, Johor Bahru, 2015
- “Nam Tien di Alam Melayu”, Kumpulan Syarikat Az-Zahrah, 2015
- “History of Islam in Nusantara”, FS Human Development Competency Sdn Bhd, 2017
Selected publications
- Jaringan Gerakan Islam Melayu Raya: Strategi Politik, Pendidikan dan Gerakan Rakyat dalam Melawan Kolonialisme Barat (Suluh Press, 2026)
- “Konsep Kedaulatan Menurut Sejarah Melayu”, IJISTRA (2025)
- “Pengaruh Organisasi Politik Islam Indonesia Terhadap Kesedaran Nasionalisme Melayu (1930–1959)”, IJISTRA (2024)
- “Kuasa nasional: Tinjauan konsep, permasalahan dan peranan dalam pembangunan negara”, IJISTRA (2025), co-author
- “Hubungan Geopolitik dan Perdagangan Arab dan Alam Melayu”, in Identiti Politik dan Ekonomi Alam Melayu (500SM–1511M) (IRIS Institute, 2017)