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Hype Malaysia
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Jamal Abdillah Sings 'Happy Birthday' To Tun Mahathir For His 100th Birthday
We've all fantasised about our favourite singers singing, or at least wishing us, happy birthday. Some lucky fans even get to experience this during concerts or meet-and-greet events. While such moments are fairly common between fans and idols, witnessing one legend singing Happy Birthday to another is certainly a rare occasion. In case you didn't know, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir will be celebrating his 100th birthday tomorrow (Thursday, 10th July), and who better to sing him a happy birthday than Malaysian pop legend Datuk Jamal Abdillah? Check out this interaction: Earlier this week, a media officer named Adam Mohd Muhayeddin shared a video on his TikTok channel showing Datuk Jamal Abdillah singing Happy Birthday to Tun Dr Mahathir, ahead of the former prime minister's upcoming 100th birthday. The moment appears to have taken place inside a store or museum exhibition, based on the interior setting. After finishing the song, the artist kissed Tun Mahathir's hand as a sign of respect. The political figure asked the music icon his age, to which he replied that he was 66. The soon-to-be 100-year-old then praised the singer for his enduring vocal abilities, saying, '66 years old and you've still got the voice.' Datuk Jamal was then heard offering his well wishes to Malaysia's fourth and seventh prime minister ahead of his milestone birthday. The video has since gone viral, garnering over 881,000 views. Fans have flooded the comments section with early birthday wishes for Tun Mahathir, expressing hopes for his continued good health, long life, and prosperity. Turning 100 is a huge milestone, but so far, there's no information on how the former prime minister plans to celebrate it. One thing's for sure: he'll be surrounded by loved ones to celebrate his day together. Watch the viral clip below: Source: TikTok
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Jamal Abdillah: Alamak, I got another 'special grandchild'
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian music icon Datuk Jamal Abdillah, 66, has announced the unusual birth of a five-legged calf on his integrated cattle farm in Bukit Merah, Perak. The legendary singer shared a video of the special male calf with close contacts via a WhatsApp broadcast, expressing his surprise and delight. "Oh my, I've got another 'grandchild' but his legs are extra long and 'special'," Datuk Jamal was quoted as saying, referring to the unique anatomical feature of the newborn calf. He further elaborated on the calf's distinctiveness: "But what's strange is that this male calf has extra legs, meaning it has five legs. This special calf is unique and I will not sell it and plan to continue to keep it." Datuk Jamal, who has rekindled his passion for cattle farming, also shared an update on the thriving state of his farm. "Actually, I enjoy raising cows and it's just a hobby," he explained. He revealed that he has been raising 25 integrated cows for approximately a year and five months. These cows were provided by the Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan for breeding purposes, with the understanding that they can be sold within five years. "I also took in a lot of female cows so that they would grow easily. Alhamdulillah, this is the second year and the cattle business is also thriving," he added, expressing gratitude for the farm's success. Datuk Jamal Abdillah initially ventured into commercial cattle farming in May 2023, operating his farm which spans almost two hectares in Bukit Merah.
Free Malaysia Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Concert set to bring P Ramlee's timeless classics to life
Fans won't want to miss 'Konsert Legasi P Ramlee' on Sept 20 at Mega Star Arena Kuala Lumpur. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle) PETALING JAYA : Few can compare to P Ramlee, the legendary actor, singer, composer and film director who left an indelible mark on the Malaysian entertainment industry before his untimely passing at only 44 years old. Over 50 years later, the great man's legacy continues to live on in the hearts of many. Now, fans can look forward to celebrating his life and works at 'Konsert Legasi P Ramlee', scheduled to take place at Mega Star Arena Kuala Lumpur in September. The concert will fuse classic, contemporary and pop elements to reignite the spirit and charm of the golden age of Malay music, while allowing the younger generation to rediscover one of Malaysia's most beloved cultural icons. Fans old and new can look forward to over 30 songs from P Ramlee's repertoire, reinterpreted through a mix of medleys, duets and solo performances. While some songs will retain their original arrangements, others will be given a modern spin. The line-up of performers includes Jamal Abdillah, Zainalabidin, Ella, Mimi Fly, Nadeera and Liza Hanim. Plus, don't miss special appearances by three popular P Ramlee tribute performers – P Radhi, Danie Hasbullah and Musly Ramlee. Ramli MS, Mokhzani Ismail, Helen Yap and Michael Veerapen will take turns conducting a 60-piece orchestra. Popular personalities such as Ramli MS, Helen Yap, Michael Veerapen, Jamal Abdillah, Zainalabidin, Ella, Nadeera, Mimi Fly and others will bring the concert to life. (TanahAir Films pic) Presented by TanahAir Films and 360 Entertainment, the concert is the second phase of 'Projek Perdana P Ramlee', a multi-platform initiative to honour the talent and legacy of P Ramlee and his contemporaries. The project began last September with the launch of the Legasi Podcast. According to event artistic director Adlin Aman Ramlie, a second concert date will be added if tickets for the first day sell out. He also revealed that there are plans to hold an annual concert over the next five years – great news for fans, indeed! 'This concert is more than just entertainment,' TanahAir Films CEO Khairul Anwar Salleh added. 'It is a bridge between generations, a revival of timeless artistic values and a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest cultural figures in our nation's history. 'Konsert Legasi P Ramlee' Where: Mega Star Arena Kuala Lumpur, F106, Level 1, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur When: Sept 20 (Saturday) @ 8.30pm Tickets can be purchased here. A second performance day might be added if tickets for the concert sell out. (TanahAir Films pic) For updates, search for @konsertlegasipramlee and @tanahairfilms on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
South China Morning Post
24-04-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia's ‘tone-deaf' health ministry slammed for lavish Hari Raya event amid staff struggles
Malaysia's Health Ministry has come under fire for organising a seemingly extravagant Hari Raya event on Tuesday amid challenges faced by healthcare workers who are reportedly underpaid and overworked. Advertisement Veteran Malaysian singers like Siti Nurhaliza and Jamal Abdillah performed at the Majlis Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025, which Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended. In the wake of the backlash, Siti Nurhaliza clarified on Instagram that she had performed for free, while Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said he appreciated the concerns raised and acknowledged the 'criticism received is fair'. 'Let this be a reminder for all. We'll continue working to address systemic issues for our health workers,' he said in a social media post. Without naming the singer, Dzulkefly said one of them had performed without any payment to honour the prime minister as well as healthcare workers 'from the headquarters'. Veteran Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza performed at Hari Raya event on Tuesday. Photo: Facebook/Din Kapak Abdullah These workers, he said, included guests from other agencies, ministries, universities and the private sector that have been part of the country's healthcare system.
CNA
24-04-2025
- Health
- CNA
Malaysia's health ministry under fire for ‘lavish' Hari Raya celebration amid healthcare workers' woes
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's Health Ministry has come under fire for organising a seemingly extravagant Hari Raya event on Tuesday (Apr 22) amid challenges faced by healthcare workers who are reportedly underpaid and overworked. Veteran Malaysian singers like Siti Nurhaliza and Jamal Abdillah performed at the Majlis Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025, which Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended. In the wake of the backlash, Siti Nurhaliza clarified on Instagram that she had performed for free, while Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said he appreciated the concerns raised and acknowledged the 'criticism received is fair'. 'Let this be a reminder for all. We'll continue working to address systemic issues for our health workers,' he said in a post on X. Without naming the singer, Dzulkefly said one of them had performed without any payment to honour the prime minister as well as healthcare workers 'from the headquarters'. These workers, he said, included guests from other agencies, ministries, universities and the private sector that have been part of the country's healthcare system. The event has been criticised on social media by many healthcare workers including the contract doctors' group Hartal Doktor Kontrak, which called it 'tone deaf' in the face of the healthcare sector's struggles. 'Our OT (overtime) allowance is super low, claims get rejected all the time, (some) equipment cannot be purchased due to the lack of funding but at least the ministry's top management can have fun with famous artists,' Hartal Doktor Kontrak said in a Facebook post on Wednesday that garnered over 5,400 likes and 2,700 comments. 'It is disheartening to witness Malaysia's frontline health workers grappling with unpaid on-call claims, severe understaffing and perilous working conditions while the Ministry of Health chooses to host a lavish Hari Raya concert featuring celebrities,' netizen @ksampoh posted on X on Wednesday.
