Farit Ismeth Emir Explained

Farit Ismeth Emir
Native Name:فاريت يسمىث ايمير
Birth Date:26 October 1954
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Other Names:Pak Ngah[2]
Known For:News anchor for Radio Televisyen Malaysia
Years Active:1980–2020
Spouse:Noor Ashikin Othman (until his death)
Children:4)

Farit Ismeth Emir (–)[1] was a Malaysian news anchor, best known as a news anchor on Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) in Bes Dunia (now Berita Dunia) (World News) segment involving foreign affairs news. He once contributed his voice in Dunhill's cigarette advertisement where his phrase, "Gaya, mutu, keunggulan" (Style, quality, excellence) became very popular during the time.[3] He was married to Nor Ashikin Othman and had 4 children. [4]

He previously played a doctoral role in RTM's popular radio drama, Nombor 5 Persiaran 1 (Number 5 Tour 1).[2] His best known catchline was "fikir-fikirkan" (think about it).[5] Emir died on 20 April 2020 at Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya at the age of 65.[1] His cause of death is said to be cancer.[6] His remains were laid to rest at the Taman Medan (PJS4) Muslim Cemetery, Petaling Jaya after Zuhr prayers.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Farihad Shalla Mahmud (20 April 2020). Farit Ismeth Emir meninggal dunia (in Malay) Berita Harian. Achieved on 20 April 2020.
  2. Ridzuan Abdul Rahman (20 April 2020). Farit Ismeth Emir meninggal dunia (in Malay) Harian Metro. Dicapai pada 20 April 2020.
  3. News: Voice of 'Gaya, Mutu, Keunggulan' ad, newscaster Farit Ismeth Emir, dies at 66. en. 20 April 2020. 20 April 2020. The Star Online. Kenneth Chaw.
  4. Grace Chen (27 Mei 2014). Talking well pays well The Star Online. Achieved on 20 July 2014.
  5. News:
    1. Showbiz: Veteran RTM newscaster Farit Ismeth Emir dies
    . 20 April 2020. 20 April 2020. New Straits Times.
  6. News: Ayah pergi dengan tenang. 20 April 2020. 20 April 2020. ms. Berita Harian. Farihad Shalla Mahmud.