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Daily Express
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Popular 90s singer Sheqal dies at 60
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Sheqal was reported to have been wheelchair-bound after suffering four strokes since 2020, the last of which occurred three years ago. - Bernama pic Kuala Lumpur: Popular 90s singer Sheqal died at the age of 60 at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, today. Sheqal, whose real name was Shaharim Salehuddin, succumbed to pneumonia complications at 12.31 pm. Advertisement His passing was confirmed by Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair (YKAT) chairman Datuk DJ Dave when contacted by Bernama today. 'I went to the hospital today to visit Sheqal. Just as I arrived, he breathed his last, with his wife and two children by his side. 'Sheqal was previously put into an induced coma due to declining oxygen levels. His remains will be buried in his hometown in Raub, Pahang,' he said. Dave also described the singer, known for his nusantara and traditional pop music, as friendly and well-liked by many. 'We often performed on the same stage back in the 90s. He had a unique voice. He was also very funny, he always had something humorous to share whenever we met,' he said. Prior to this, Bernama reported that the Cinta Nusantara singer had expressed a wish to return and settle down in his hometown of Kampung Tanjung Putus, Raub, Pahang, after spending over 40 years away. He also hoped to continue creating music. Sheqal was reported to have been wheelchair-bound after suffering four strokes since 2020, the last of which occurred three years ago. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
90s singer Sheqal dies at 60 from pneumonia complications
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular 90s singer Sheqal died at the age of 60 at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, today. Sheqal, whose real name was Shaharim Salehuddin, succumbed to pneumonia complications at 12.31 pm. His passing was confirmed by Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair (YKAT) chairman Datuk DJ Dave when contacted by Bernama today. 'I went to the hospital today to visit Sheqal. Just as I arrived, he breathed his last, with his wife and two children by his side. 'Sheqal was previously put into an induced coma due to declining oxygen levels. His remains will be buried in his hometown in Raub, Pahang,' he said. Dave also described the singer, known for his nusantara and traditional pop music, as friendly and well-liked by many. 'We often performed on the same stage back in the 90s. He had a unique voice. He was also very funny, he always had something humorous to share whenever we met,' he said. Prior to this, Bernama reported that the Cinta Nusantara singer had expressed a wish to return and settle down in his hometown of Kampung Tanjung Putus, Raub, Pahang, after spending over 40 years away. He also hoped to continue creating music. Sheqal was reported to have been wheelchair-bound after suffering four strokes since 2020, the last of which occurred three years ago.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Popular 90s singer Sheqal dies at 60
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular 90s singer Sheqal died at the age of 60 at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, today. Sheqal, whose real name was Shaharim Salehuddin, succumbed to pneumonia complications at 12.31 pm. His passing was confirmed by Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair (YKAT) chairman Datuk DJ Dave when contacted by Bernama today. 'I went to the hospital today to visit Sheqal. Just as I arrived, he breathed his last, with his wife and two children by his side. 'Sheqal was previously put into an induced coma due to declining oxygen levels. His remains will be buried in his hometown in Raub, Pahang,' he said. Dave also described the singer, known for his nusantara and traditional pop music, as friendly and well-liked by many. 'We often performed on the same stage back in the 90s. He had a unique voice. He was also very funny, he always had something humorous to share whenever we met,' he said. Prior to this, Bernama reported that the Cinta Nusantara singer had expressed a wish to return and settle down in his hometown of Kampung Tanjung Putus, Raub, Pahang, after spending over 40 years away. He also hoped to continue creating music. Sheqal was reported to have been wheelchair-bound after suffering four strokes since 2020, the last of which occurred three years ago.
New Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Singer Sheqal dies at 60
KUALA LUMPUR: Beloved Malaysian singer Shahrin Salehuddin, better known as Sheqal, passed away at 60. The iconic voice of 1990s Nusantara and traditional pop music breathed his last at 12.31pm today at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban. Sheqal had been battling a severe lung infection and fluid in his lungs. The news of his passing was confirmed by the Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair (YKAT), whose chairman, Datuk DJ Dave, was present at the hospital during his final moments, alongside Sheqal's wife and two children. A statement from YKAT read, "We have just lost an artistic soul." "Shahrin Salehuddin, better known as Sheqal, who was hugely popular in the 1990s with his Nusantara and traditional pop music, passed away at 12.31pm today. "He had been suffering from a lung infection and fluid in his lungs." The statement further detailed the emotional scene at the hospital. "The YKAT team had just arrived at the Anggerik ICU in Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital, Seremban. "Upon their arrival, he took his last breath, witnessed by Datuk DJ Dave (Chairman of YKAT), alongside his wife and two children." Sheqal rose to prominence in the 1990s, captivating audiences with his unique blend of traditional Malay melodies and contemporary pop sensibilities. His music played a significant role in popularising the Nusantara genre, leaving an indelible mark on the Malaysian music landscape. Condolences have begun pouring in from fellow artistes and admirers, all remembering his distinctive voice and the timeless music he created. According to YKAT, Sheqal's body is expected to be taken to Raub, Pahang, for funeral arrangements. The foundation has also extended financial assistance to his family to help with the immediate costs. The statement concluded with a call for prayer: "Let's all offer Al-Fatihah and pray that his soul is blessed." Previously, Sheqal was admitted to Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital on June 4 and put in an induced coma on June 6. Through his marriage to his ex-wife, Raja Ema, Sheqal was blessed with two sons, Putera Ammar and Putera Al-Kasyah. Meanwhile, his marriage to his current wife, Normah Mohd Yusoff, has been blessed with a pair of children: Muhammad Fatullah Shaharim, 21, and Ummu Hani Shaharim, 20.
New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Zur Eda's enduring passion
VETERAN singer Zur Eda Mokhtar, 60, looks hale and hearty, even though she was seriously ill a decade ago. Back in 2015, she suffered from a kidney ailment, which landed her a three-month stay in a government hospital. Fortunately, she recovered and bounced back to health and, today, she continues to entertain fans at events in the Klang Valley. Expressing gratitude to all her fans and loved ones for praying hard for her recovery, Zur Eda is also thankful to veteran singers Datuk DJ Dave, Datuk M Nasir and Datuk Nash, the trustees of Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Tanahair (YKAT), for lending a helping hand during her long hospitalisation. "They were the first people to go all out and help me meet my medical expenses, which were pretty costly," said Zur Eda at a recent 'buka puasa' organised by YKAT in Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur. "Thank God, I'm once again able to sing for Malaysians. I was in tremendous pain as a result of the kidney infection, and while warded at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, I often feared for the worst." Zur Eda also struggled to make ends meet during the Covid-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022. "I am also grateful that my singing career has never stopped, especially after appearing in the third season of the reality show, 'Gegar Vaganza'." Zur Eda described 'Gegar Vaganza' or GV as a godsend for her. "The reality show allows young ones to know me and other 'otais'. It is a healthy and friendly competition from the word go, and a great avenue to catch up with long-lost friends." When asked if her children or grandchildren would follow in her footsteps, Zur Eda said the answer was a definite "no". "I've got two adult children, who can sing but only as a hobby, and four grandchildren aged one to 7. "They love my music very much, and I sang them to sleep when they were toddlers. "Perhaps they may want to follow in my footsteps one day, but they must graduate with degrees first." Zur Eda, whose real name is Zuraidah Mokhtar, began her singing career in the 1980s and was initially nicknamed "Sade Malaysia" for her slight resemblance to the legendary Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu. "My hair was curly, and my forehead was wide. I also wore big round earrings, which were the latest trend at the time. "Coincidentally, Sade was popular with the song 'Smooth Operator' then, and journalists started calling me Sade Malaysia," she said. Zur Eda, however, insisted that she had no intention of imitating Sade, as their music genres were entirely different — she was a pop singer while Sade shone in jazz. On the most memorable moment in her career, the singer fondly remembered visiting the interior district of Belaga in Kapit, Sarawak. "I was happy to see the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak, who met and greeted me warmly in Belaga in 1989. "It was among the happiest moments in my career were performing in Sabah and Sarawak. The people there are very friendly and cheerful." She also said while singing in Belaga, an insect entered her mouth, but fortunately, she spit it out. While singing at the Black Jack Club in 1984, Zur Eda met her husband, Zulkifli Mohd Yusof, who was also a bass guitarist, and they married a year later. They were blessed with two children, Siti Sarah, 35, and Mohd Naquib, 28. Zur Eda has produced three albums, namely 'Pelitaku' in 1987, followed by 'Lama Tak Jumpa' (1990) and 'Kelmarin' (1992), since becoming a singer at the age of 18. For almost a decade, Zur Eda has been making biscuits and cakes for Hari Raya during Ramadan and selling them at her Ramadan stall in The Curve, Petaling Jaya. "Many of my fellow artistes sell their cakes or biscuits there, there's Liza Abdullah, Ismaliza Ismail, Elliza Razak and Amai Kamaruddin. "I've been making cakes and biscuits for four decades. It is a good investment because an artiste will always fall on hard times and needs to support himself or herself with a second job." Zur Eda plans to record songs with new singers as there are many talents among the newcomers. "We all must learn to adapt with the times, to roll with the times," she said. "And as always, the songs I record help raise funds for the needy — helping them, especially the artistes, always makes me happy," she said.
