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- Birth nameAhmad Khan Nawab Khan
- Ahmad Nawab was born on April 6, 1932 in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. He was a composer and actor, known for Penentuan (1982), Bintang pujaan (1981) and Loceng maut (1976). He was married to Puan Sri Datin Seri Siti Zainab Ibrahim. He died on November 24, 2024 in Taman Melewar, Gombak, Malaysia.
- SpousePuan Sri Datin Seri Siti Zainab Ibrahim (1 child)
- Starting his music career at the age of 16, Ahmad was conferred the Seniman Negara award by the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage in 2006.
- Won the 'Anugerah Merak Kayangan' (Best Song) for his first composition, Bintang Malam, in 1980.
- Served with the RTM Orchestra for 17 years.
- Received an honorary doctorate in Writing from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2000.
- Ahmad Nawab was a Malaysian composer. He wrote over 2000 songs.
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