Legendary singer SM Salim, 88, dies
Legendary entertainer Tan Sri SM Salim dies Thursday due to old age at his residence near Ukay Perdana in Ampang at 5.44pm. -Photo Astro AWANI
He is best remembered for his melodious voice and his signature tunes that have tugged at the heartstrings of music fans from all walks of life.
Fans of this legend would recall his memorable renditions of the haunting 'Apa Dah Jadi', 'Dulu Lain, Sekarang Lain' and 'Pantun Budi', among others.
Malaysia’s legendary entertainer, Tan Sri SM Salim died due to old age at his residence near Ukay Perdana in Ampang at 5.44pm Thursday.
He was 88.
Sombre mood was evident as family members, close friends, artistes pay their final respect to Malaysia's legendary singer, Tan Sri SM Salim who died on Thursday at 5.44pm. - Photo Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR
SM Salim was gravely ill since early yesterday that he had to be put on a ventilator.After news of him in critical condition broke out, streams of close relatives and friends began arriving at the singer's family home to read the Yasin.
SM Salim, or his real name Sheikh Salim Sheikh Muhammad Al Mahros, began his career as a singer of classic Malay songs in the 1950s, and had been promoting this genre through the years with his stage and television appearances.
He became paralysed due to a nerve disorder and had been moving around on a wheelchair for the last 17 years.
The late SM Salim will be laid to rest at the Muslim Cemetery in Jalan Ampang here after Friday prayers tomorrow, according to his grandniece Elyna Ali.
She added that the funeral prayers will be held at the Kampung Baru Jamek Mosque here at 10.30am.
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