Jamaludin Alias, ‘Perajurit Tanah Air (Inilah Barisan Kita)' singer, passes away at 85


Jamaludin Alias was also a former sports commentator with RTM. Photo: Bernama

Jamaludin Alias – the man with the booming voice who performed the iconic patriotic song Perajurit Tanah Air (Inilah Barisan Kita) – passed away early this morning (April 22). He was 85.

His son Fazli informed a news portal that Jamaludin died at 5am, due to old age. He was laid to rest after Friday prayer.

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