Sugiman Jahuri Has Passed Away RIP

According to a Facebook comment by Freddie Kang (former Thunderbirds) and confirmation with me on WhatsApp, Mr. Sugiman Jahuri the Man From Bukom has passed away on 16 December 2018. 

Mr. Sugiman was also known as Singapore's Johnny Mathis. He had a velvety smooth voice that calmed the hearts of many Singapore listeners. Families would rush home to watch him on television. This was the period when local pop music was at its hottest. 

Mr. Sugiman was a regular on local TV, having appeared in most shows that had been produced locally, whether it was a Malay programme or English variety show. He was an all-rounder and sang well in both languages. He was very popular with the masses and was known to have recorded many songs.

A typical kampong boy from Pulau Bukom he had, according to a fan, a phenomenal voice. He was humble always and was seen singing karaoke on a YouTube video. Many seniors miss his performances afterwards. He became well-known when he won second prize during an RTS Talentime contest in 1968.

We send condolences to his family.

RIP Mr. Sugiman Jahuri.

Mr. Sugiman in later years has a YouTube video where he was interviewed.

This blog has five articles related to Mr. Sugiman:

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2018/03/academy-award-oscar-original-song.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2016/08/caricatures-of-singapop-stars-on-ep.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2013/07/barry-walker-says-local-60s-bands-of.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2011/06/singapore-60s-vinyl-covers-are-works-of.html

https://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/2011/06/singapore-60s-vinyl-covers-are-works-of.html

Images: Google.