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Meditasi Drummer Raja Azreen Dies After Collapsing on Stage
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Meditasi Drummer Raja Azreen Dies After Collapsing on Stage

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Raja Azreen, the drummer for the Malaysian band Meditasi, passed away suddenly.
  • He collapsed on stage during a performance at the Rock Festival Teruntum in Kuantan, Pahang.
  • The news was shared by fellow artist Zack, who requested prayers for the deceased and condolences for his family.

Raja Azreen, the drummer for the Malaysian band Meditasi, has died after collapsing on stage during a performance. The incident occurred Saturday night at the Rock Festival Teruntum in Kuantan, Pahang.

Fellow artist Zack, vocalist of the band Masa Legac, shared the sad news on social media. "Assalamualaikum. I received the sad news that the drummer for the band Meditasi, Abang Azreen, has returned to Allah's mercy last night while performing at the Rock Festival Teruntum," Zack wrote. "Let us all offer a reading of al-Fatihah for the deceased and extend our condolences to his entire family."

Meditasi, originally from Kampung Gali Hilir, Raub, Pahang, was active in the local music scene in the 1990s. They are known for popular songs such as "Bidadari," "Hukuman Pada Pesona," and "Biar Pedih Kasih Memanjang." The deceased's body was taken to Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, for funeral prayers at the Bangi Perdana Surau.

Assalamualaikum. I received the sad news that the drummer for the band Meditasi, Abang Azreen, has returned to Allah's mercy last night while performing at the Rock Festival Teruntum. Let us all offer a reading of al-Fatihah for the deceased and extend our condolences to his entire family.

โ€” ZackZack, vocalist of the band Masa Legac, shared the news of Raja Azreen's death on social media.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.