PM Najib expresses condolences over demise of SM Salim

Bernama
Disember 29, 2016 14:16 MYT

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Tan Sri SM Salim, who died today, would be remembered for his contributions that nourished the arts and heritage of the Malay world. -Youtube

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Tan Sri SM Salim, who died today, would be remembered for his contributions that nourished the arts and heritage of the Malay world.

He extended his condolences to the family of the revered singer who died at the age of 88.

"Condolences to the family of TS SM Salim. The late SM Salim has contributed greatly to the arts and heritage of the Malay world. May Allah bless his soul. Al-Fatihah," said Najib in a post on his Twitter account.

Salam takziah kpd keluarga TS SM Salim. Allahyarham byk sumbang jasa dlm bidang seni & warisan Melayu. Moga roh dicucuri rahmat. Al-Fatihah.
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) December 29, 2016

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SM Salim will be laid to rest at the Muslim Cemetery in Jalan Ampang after Friday prayers tomorrow.

SM Salim, whose real name is Sheikh Salim Sheikh Muhammad Al Mahros, was a passionate advocate of Malay classical songs. -- BERNAMA

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