Mr. Ariff Adi Putera Anwar
Research Associate, Institute for Development Studies Sabah
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biography
MR. ARIFF ADI PUTERA ANWAR, better known as Adi is a research associate at the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah. He is currently the knowledge domain holder on Sabah’s socio-political landscape and the Malaysian Agreement 1963, having committed his efforts to Sabah’s autonomy.
He is an alumnus of Aberystwyth University, obtaining his Bachelors in International Politics & Intelligence Studies. He also achieved his master’s from University Malaysia Sabah in Governance & International Relations and is currently pursuing his PhD at UMS with his research focusing on Sabahan Nationalism.
Aside from his professional career, Adi has also appeared on BFM Radio, Astro
Awani and RTM providing his opinions and findings on Sabah’s developments as an analyst. Adi is also a co-host of the Kopitiam Council Podcast, a Sabah based podcast channel that focuses on current affairs both local and international.