GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

           Sudirman Haji Arshad a singer cum entertainer extraordinaire, a polished pearl in the Malaysian entertainment scene, and a precious product of the state of Pahang is, sadly, long gone. But he lives in the hearts and memories of those who knew him, in his lively and delightful performances and in the beautiful songs he wrote and sang. Every year during Hari Raya Aidil Fitri festival, we will hear his popular songs, "Balik Kampung" and "Dari Jauh Ku Pohon Maaf " on the radio and television, and song and hummed by the young and old really everlasting favorites that characterize the happy go lucky but sometimes sad persona of the singer himself.

Sudir was the happy go lucky person..

           Like his mother, Sudirman is depicted in the Pahang Heroes Museum in Kuantan for his contributions in the field of arts and culture to his state and country.

More of his information and personal artifacts, like the costumes worn, sketches, and songs album covers can be seen and exhibited at the Galeri Tokoh in Temerloh.

 Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (DSAP) which carries the title "Datuk" 

          He was posthumously conferred the Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (DSAP) which carries the title "Datuk" in conjunction with the 78th birthday anniversary of the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah on Oct 24, 2008. The Datukship award, conferred by Sultan Ahmad Shah at an investiture at Istana Abu Bakar, was received by his eldest sister, Datin Rodziah Arshad. Well, to the fans, young and old, of the late Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad, he was, and perhaps still is, the Malaysian number one singer cum entertainer, a performer extraordinaire quite irreplaceable in the Malaysian scene.

AlFatihah.

As always, from me...