She had been in hospital for the last two months for kidney, lung and heart issues.
Music icon Nona Asiah died at age 94 on Jul 30, 2024. The legendary singer, whose real name was Asiah Aman, was best known for her vocals during the era of P Ramlee films.
The 2016 Cultural Medallion recipient recorded her first two songs in 1949: Ciumku Lagi , a Malay cover of the Spanish song Besame Mucho, and Bunga Sakura . She counted the late Zubir Said, who went on to compose the national anthem, Majulah Singapura, as a mentor.
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