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Farit Ismeth Emir | |
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| فاريت يسمىث ايمير | |
| Born | 26 October 1954 |
| Died | 20 April 2020 (aged 65)[1] Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Other name | Pak Ngah[2] |
| Years active | 1980–2020 |
| Known for | News anchor for Radio Televisyen Malaysia |
| Spouse | Noor Ashikin Othman (until his death) |
| Children | 4) |
Farit Ismeth Emir (26 October 1954 – 20 April 2020)[1] was a Malaysian news anchor, best known as a news anchor on Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) in Bes Dunia (now Berita Dunia) (World News) segment involving foreign affairs news. He once contributed his voice in Dunhill's cigarette advertisement where his phrase, "Gaya, mutu, keunggulan" (Style, quality, excellence) became very popular during the time.[3] He was married to Nor Ashikin Othman and had 4 children. [4]
He previously played a doctoral role in RTM's popular radio drama, Nombor 5 Persiaran 1 (Number 5 Tour 1).[2] His best known catchline was "fikir-fikirkan" (think about it).[5] Emir died on 20 April 2020 at Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya at the age of 65.[1] His cause of death is said to be cancer.[6] His remains were laid to rest at the Taman Medan (PJS4) Muslim Cemetery, Petaling Jaya after Zuhr prayers.[5]
References
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- 1 2 3 Farihad Shalla Mahmud (20 April 2020). Farit Ismeth Emir meninggal dunia (in Malay) Berita Harian. Achieved on 20 April 2020.
- 1 2 Ridzuan Abdul Rahman (20 April 2020). Farit Ismeth Emir meninggal dunia (in Malay) Harian Metro. Dicapai pada 20 April 2020.
- ↑ Kenneth Chaw (20 April 2020). "Voice of 'Gaya, Mutu, Keunggulan' ad, newscaster Farit Ismeth Emir, dies at 66". The Star Online. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ↑ Grace Chen (27 Mei 2014). Talking well pays well The Star Online. Achieved on 20 July 2014.
- 1 2 "#Showbiz: Veteran RTM newscaster Farit Ismeth Emir dies". New Straits Times. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ↑ Farihad Shalla Mahmud (20 April 2020). "Ayah pergi dengan tenang" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
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