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The Star
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Fahmi wants to see latest piece of late Ross Ariffin work completed
Fahmi says he was impressed by Ross Ariffin's creative spirit. Photos via mStar Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil expressed his sadness that his wish for a song by renowned 1990s composer Roslan Ariffin Jamil in conjunction with National Day was not realised but would attempt to get the piece completed. Fahmi said he conveyed the wish to the late Ross Ariffin last year when he visited the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) studio where the composer showed extraordinary enthusiasm to return to work despite having suffered several strokes. He said during the visit, which was accompanied by RTM director-general Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman and RTM music director Datuk Mokhzani Ismail, the late musician also appeared excited to see various types of musical instruments. "At that time he had several verses (melody) played. We will try to find the song and try to complete it. "I still remember the words (of the deceased) it's in my head, a song that I hope will be prepared for National Day as a recognition," he told the media when met after visiting the deceased's body at the Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin Hospital, in Kajang on Sunday (Aug 3). Fahmi, who was impressed by Ross Ariffin's creative spirit, said that the ministry provided a special piano to make it easier for the composer to continue working despite facing health challenges and starting a new life. "The way he produced music was very unique, he didn't write notes but kept playing. For me, it's a miracle, hopefully the songs he created will continue to be a memory for all of us," he said. Roslan Ariffin, 63, breathed his last at 5.30pm on Saturday and left behind two children. The body was buried at the Sungai Kantan Islamic Cemetery in Kajang after the Zohor prayer. The late Ross Ariffin had composed songs for several popular artists in the country, including Datuk Aishah ( Kemaafan Dendam Yang Terindah ), Fauziah Latiff (Dia), Ning Baizura (Kau dan Aku) and Jaclyn Victor (Ceritera Cinta). After hearing of the composer's death, Fahmi took to Facebook to share his condolences. "Uncle Ross was a composer who contributed greatly to the local music industry,' he said in the post. Fahmi also shared that he had met the late composer on several occasions and described him as a resilient individual despite the many challenges he faced in life. "He faced a difficult life but remained strong in his journey as an artiste. May his soul be showered with blessings and placed among the righteous,' he said. – Bernama
New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Composer Ross Ariffin dies at 63
KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned composer and musician Ross Ariffin, who previously made headlines after it was discovered he had been living as a homeless person, has died. He was 63. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil shared news of his passing in a Facebook post earlier today. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of our national artiste, Ross Ariffin, this afternoon. "The news was conveyed by Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras, where the late Ross had been living since November last year. "Uncle Ross was a composer who made significant contributions to the local music industry," he wrote. More details about Ross's passing are still being gathered. Fahmi said he had met Ross several times during his lifetime. "He faced many life challenges, yet remained resilient in his artistic journey. "May his soul be blessed and placed among the righteous… Al-Fatihah," he added. On 8 June last year, Berita Harian reported a meeting between Fahmi and Ross, who was then living in a People's Housing Project (PPR) flat in Kampung Muhibbah, provided by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), after his story of living on the streets went viral. At the time, Ross, who had been in the PPR unit for three months, said he was enjoying the new community environment. During the visit, Fahmi also handed Ross a keyboard to help him continue composing music. Ross, who once played violin in an orchestra in London, composed songs for several of Malaysia's top artistes, including Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Datuk Aishah, Liza Aziz, Jaclyn Victor and Fauziah Latiff. Among his popular compositions are Dia by Fauziah, Kemaafan Dendam Yang Terindah by Aishah, and Kau dan Aku by Ning Baizura, which won the Anugerah Juara Lagu (Champion Song Awards) in the Pop Rock category in 1995.
