Mat Dan Biography: Wife, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Age, Children, Travels, Instagram, Awards, Movies

Daniel James Tyler, widely recognized as Mat Dan, is a British-born television host, traveller, and actor based in Malaysia, celebrated for his fluent command of the Malay language, particularly the Terengganu dialect, and his engaging travelogue programs.

Profile

• Full Name: Daniel James Tyler
• Stage Name: Mat Dan
• Born: 18 October 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Bristol, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Television Host, Traveller, Actor, Radio Announcer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Nicola Tyler, Kevin Tyler
• Siblings: Joe Tyler, Will Tyler
• Spouse: Nadifa Adnan (m. 2017)
• Children: Muhammad Zayne Danial James Tyler, Eydan Yusoff bin Daniel James Tyler
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Daniel James Tyler was born on October 18, 1989, in Bristol, United Kingdom. He grew up in Cheltenham, attending Greatfield Park Primary School and Bournside School, in a family environment shaped by his parents, Nicola Tyler, an administrator, and Kevin Tyler, a businessman.

He has two brothers: older brother Joe Tyler and younger brother Will Tyler. Details about higher education or degrees are not publicly detailed, though he worked jobs like at Waitrose to save for travel.

Of English descent, he converted to Islam in 2013, adopting the name Mohammad Kareef Daniel Abdullah; his religion is Islam.

Career

Daniel James Tyler began his career after backpacking to Malaysia at age 19 in 2009, initially settling on Pulau Kapas where locals nicknamed him Mat Dan.

He immersed himself in the culture, mastering the Terengganu dialect, which caught attention when a viral video of him speaking it led to television opportunities and his initial recognition as a charismatic expatriate fluent in Malay.

Tyler‘s breakthrough came with hosting travelogues, starting with Haramain Backpackers, including the Trans-Siberian series, followed by his own show Mat Dan Kaki Jalan exploring Malaysian destinations.

He expanded into radio announcing on Manis FM, acting in projects, and promotional roles, earning appointments as Terengganu State Environmental Ambassador in 2016 and Tourism Icon in 2019, while gaining Malaysian permanent residency in 2018.

Mat Dan hosts programs highlighting Malaysian culture and communities, such as Misi Mat Dan showcasing local initiatives.

His cross-cultural appeal has led to acting roles, radio work, and enduring popularity as a symbol of integration, influencing tourism and entertainment in Malaysia through authentic, relatable content.

Social Media

Daniel James Tyler has no verified social media account.

Personal Life

Mat Dan married Nadifa Adnan, a Terengganu native, on March 12, 2017, in a ceremony at her family home in Bukit Chendering. The couple has two sons: Muhammad Zayne Danial James Tyler, born in 2018, and Eydan Yusoff bin Daniel James Tyler, born in 2020, with mentions of a possible third child.

He leads a family-oriented life in Malaysia, balancing celebrity status with cultural integration, regular visits to his UK family, and a focus on travel and community involvement.

Filmography

• Busker Bercinta (2021)
• Matilahnak (2018)
• I Am Muslim (2022)

Net Worth

Daniel James Tyler has an estimated net worth of $1 million. His primary sources of income include television hosting and travelogue programs, radio announcing, acting roles, tourism promotional work, and related endorsements in Malaysia.