PETALING JAYA: One of Malaysia’s beloved comedy icons Datuk Jamali Shadat, who tickled the nation with his one-man multiracial repertoire, has passed away, leaving behind a shining legacy of humour and cultural sensitivity.
The diminutive man with a distinctive voice and comedic chops died of natural causes at his son’s home in Pulau Indah, Klang, at 8.15am yesterday. He was 79.
His passing was confirmed by his son, Fauzi Jamali, to The Star’s Malay-language portal mStar.
Jamali was a popular stand-up in Malaysia, especially in the 1970s and 1980s, with his impersonations and mimicry that had mass appeal.
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