KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The plight of famous composer Roslan Ariffin Jamil, better known as Ross Ariffin, who was homeless for more than three years until his predicament went...
Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia? As Putrajaya tightens reins on national language, linguistic experts argue why it should be the formerCommunications Minister Fahmi Fadzil meets Roslan Ariffin Jamil, better known as Ross Ariffin, who was homeless for more than three years.
Fahmi said during the meeting with Ross, he was touched by all the bitter experiences and difficulties experienced by Ross, 62, including when he had to resort to eating leftover food left on tables, and sometimes had to starve.He said he was amazed that the composer, who had penned songs for popular artistes such as Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Ning Baizura, Jacklyn Victor and Fauziah Latiff, was still yearning to return to composing.
When Ross was younger, he took part in an orchestra in London, United Kingdom, as one of the violinists, and was active as a guest artiste, musician and sessionist.“Ross has such a unique talent and is capable of returning to the big family of the country’s entertainment industry. I consider it part of my responsibility to help artistes in our country,” Fahmi said.
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