Saiful Bahri | |
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Born | |
Died | 26 December 1976 | (aged 52)
Resting place | TPU Tanah Kusir |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Other names | Surya Buana, Sjaiful Bachri, Allahyarham Saiful Bahri Ilyas |
Alma mater | INS (Indonesisch Nederlansche School) Kayutanam |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, songwriter |
Known for | "Melaka Maju Jaya", "Duli Yang Maha Mulia", Tiga Dara |
Awards | Citra Award |
Saiful Bahri (19 September 1924 – 26 December 1976) was an Indonesian saxophonist, violinist, bandleader, composer, and songwriter, active in Indonesia and Malaysia during the 1950s and 1960s. He was also famous for conducting a number of orchestras during the period.[1][2] Bahri composed and wrote Melaka Maju Jaya, the Malaccan state anthem, and wrote the lyrics to Duli Yang Maha Mulia, the Selangor state anthem.[3]