KUALA LUMPUR: The remains of renowned composer Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Nawab, 92, were laid to rest at the Raudhatul Sakinah Muslim Cemetery here on Monday (Nov 25) at 11.10am.
Earlier, prayers were held at the Surau At-Tarbiah Al Islamiah, Taman Melewar in Gombak before the body was taken for burial at the cemetery at around 10.40am.
More than 200 people, including family members, relatives, friends, and fellow artistes, paid their last respects to the legend.
The deceased died due to old age at his residence in Taman Melewar on Sunday (Nov 24) afternoon.
Ahmad Nawab began his music career at the age of 16, and went on to be awarded the seventh Seniman Negara by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage in 2006. The recognition is the highest national award for artists, especially in the field of music.
Meanwhile, his son, Nasir Khan, 62, said his father died peacefully surrounded by family.
Nasir, the fourth of five siblings, said that his late father had previously experienced a fever and difficulty breathing but did not have any chronic illnesses.
Sharing about his father, Nasir said that although his father appeared serious, he was very kind and rarely got angry.
"He hardly got angry and was a calm person, besides being very talented in the field of music," said Nasir, a part-time composer.
"In terms of music, he was too demanding... Even though I am his child, I cannot aspire to be (as accomplished) like him.
According to Nasir, there are plans to produce a music notebook, involving around 2,000 songs composed by his father, in collaboration with the Communications Ministry and MyCreative Ventures.
"There are also plans from the Penang side to set up a museum because we have a house in Kedah, but this is currently in the discussion stage," he added. - Bernama
