KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 4 – Local singer and actor Jalil Hamid, whose full name is Abdul Jalil Abdul Hamid, has passed away at the age of 69 this afternoon in his sleep 

His daughter, Afiqah Jalil, shared the news earlier through an Instagram post, stating that the late actor breathed his last at 12:30pm at his residence.

His body was taken to Masjid Al-Munawwarah in Shah Alam, Selangor, and will be laid to rest at the Section 21 Shah Alam Muslim Cemetery after the Asar prayers.

Jalil was diagnosed with an enlarged heart after undergoing surgery around July 2022.

Due to his condition, he experienced a drastic weight loss of 30 kg and suffered from a loss of appetite.

In 2024, he expressed gratitude that his health had gradually improved and that he was able to enjoy heavier meals again.

The star is no stranger to the local scene.

Jalil began his entertainment career in the early 1980s and was known for songs such as Ayam, Raya, and Makan.

He also starred in several popular films, including Baginda (1997), Zombi Kampung Pisang (2007), Lelaki Harapan Dunia (2014), and Bisik Pada Langit (2017).

Throughout his career, Jalil won several awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Baginda at the 13th Malaysia Film Festival and Best Supporting Actor (Drama) for Calon Syurga at the 2016 Anugerah Skrin.

 

SHAH ALAM, May 4 — A total of 280 police reports have been lodged as of yesterday over the circulation of a caricature on social media containing elements deemed insulting to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on April 25.

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the reports were received from across the country, lodged by various parties condemning what he described as an extreme act of provocation.

“Investigations are currently being conducted under Bandar Kinrara RPT: 4809/26 and classified under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.

“The main focus of the ongoing investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is to track down and apprehend those responsible for tarnishing the sovereignty of the royal institution,” he said in a statement today.

Shazeli also advised the public to leave the investigation process entirely to the authorities and to refrain from making comments or speculation that could disrupt the case.

He said any further developments would be announced when necessary.

Earlier, several parties, including Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, state executive councillors and non-governmental organisations, had called on the PDRM and MCMC to take firm action against the post deemed insulting to the Sultan of Selangor. — Bernama