Mohd. Nasir bin Abd. Wahab (18 April 1962 – 5 December 2019), commonly known as Nassier Wahab, was a Malaysian singer and actor.[1] He was nominated as the popular male singer (ABPBH) in 1987 and 2004.[clarification needed][2] On 15 May 2017, he was awarded the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) by the Sultan of Pahang, Ahmad Shah of Pahang, who carries the title of Dato'.[3]

Nassier Wahab
Nassier on 2019
Born
Mohd. Nasir bin Abd. Wahab

(1962-04-18)April 18, 1962
DiedDecember 5, 2019(2019-12-05) (aged 57)
Resting placeBatu Belah Muslim Cemetery, Klang, Selangor
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years active1980–2019
SpouseFatimah Abd. Raof
Children1

Early life and education

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Mohd. Nasir bin Abd. Wahab was born on 18 April 1962 in Kota Kuala Muda, Kedah. His family's home is located in Teluk Air Tawar, Seberang Perai Utara, Penang.[4] He is the 12th child out of 14 siblings.[4]

In an effort to advance his career, he has a certificate in Music Theory and Technology from Joseph Chamberlain College, Birmingham, United Kingdom.[4]

Career

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Nassier duetted with singer Ramlah Ram for the album Sekali Aku Jatuh Cinta in November 1988 with pop rhythm and Nusantara rhythm. The album Suara Hati was published by Ramli M. S. in 1992. His 13th album is titled Ke Puncak Persada. The album Memori Cinta Luka is published by the company MCAT Sdn. Ltd. (2004).

Nassier sang in nightclubs at Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur.[4] He once acted in Si Jantung Hati with A. R. Badul, Ibrahim Din and Faridah Fasha. In the drama Last Episode, he teamed up with actors Eman Manan and Sheila Rusly.[4]

Personal life

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He married his partner, Fatimah Abd. Rauf and they had a child.[citation needed]

In 2008, he was admitted to the ICU and received intensive care from doctors at the Subang Jaya Medical Center (SJMC). He is said to have been injured after his house in USJ caught fire due to a short circuit. During the incident, his wife, Datin Fatimah Abd. Rauf (then 44 years old) and his son, Intan Najihah (then 11 years old) were not at home.[2]

Death

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He breathed his last breath at approximately 12:45 am on 5 December 2019 at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur due to gum cancer.[5][6]

Honour

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Gegar Vaganza 2015

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Nassier Wahab is one of the participants of Gegar Vaganza 2015.

Concert Song (singer) Position
Week 1 "Sekali Aku Jatuh Cinta" (Dirinya sendiri) 7th place
Week 2 "Kau Pergi Jua"
(Adam Ahmad)
1st place
Week 3 "Kau Pergi Tanpa Pesan" (M. Daud Kilau) 2nd place
Week 4 "Jangan Ada Dusta Diantara Kita"
(Broery M & Dewi Yull)
8th place
Week 5 "Di Pintu Syurga"
(Dayang Nurfaizah)
4th place
Week 6 "I'll Be There"
(The Jackson 5)
4th place
Week 7 "Camelia II"
(Ebiet G. Ade)
2nd place
Week 8 "Biar Putih Tulang" (Dinamik) 2nd place
Last Week "Gelombang Cinta" (Heavy Machine) 4th place
"Ooh! La! La! (KRU)

Discography

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Studio album

  1. Cinta Dan Perasaan (1985)
  2. Wajah Kekasih (1986)
  3. Sebuah Janji Tak Bererti (1987)
  4. Sekali Aku Jatuh Cinta (1988)
  5. Undangan Rindu (1990)
  6. Ke Puncak Persada (2000)
  7. Cinta Farhat/Airmata Dan Doa (2012)
  8. Lukisan Cinta (2015)
  9. Evergreen Klasik (2016)

Mini album

  1. Memori Cinta Luka (2004)
  2. Dunia Cinta (2018)

Hits songs

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  • "Bayangan Wajah Duka"
  • "Sebuah Janji Tak Bererti"
  • "Sekali Aku Jatuh Cinta"
  • "Susah Senang Kita Bersama" (Duet Ramlah Ram)
  • "Undangan Rindu"
  • "Memori Cinta Luka"

Filmography

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Movie

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Year Title Character Director Note
1987 Si Jantung Do Kecil M. Rajoli The first movie
1991 Sepi Itu Indah Zamri Jamil Sulong The last movie

Drama

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Year Title Character TV channels Note
2006 Episod Terakhir The first and last drama

Television

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Year Title Role TV channels Note
2015 Gegar Vaganza 2 Participant Astro Ria 4th Place

References

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  1. ^ "salinan arkib". Archived from the original on 2004-08-05. Retrieved 2004-08-05.
  2. ^ a b Georgie Joseph (5 December 2019). "Belasungkawa Nassier Wahab". Harian Metro. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  3. ^ Dennis Chua (5 June 2017). "Staying in rhythm with Nassier". New Straits Times. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e #Showbiz: Nassier's smile, talent will always remembered New Straits Times. Retrieved on 16 February 2024.
  5. ^ Farhana Ab Rahman (5 December 2019). "Nassier Wahab meninggal dunia". BH Online. Archived from the original on 2019-12-04. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Datuk Nassier Wahab meninggal dunia". Astro Awani. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Dua menteri kabinet dahului penerima darjah kebesaran ulang tahun Keputeraan Sultan Pahang". www.mstar.com.my. 24 October 2009.
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