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Altimet

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Syed is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ahmad.

Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad[2][3][4][5] or better known as Altimet (born 27 November 1978)[6] is a Malaysian politician, composer, lyricist, actor and former singer who has served as Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Lembah Jaya since August 2023. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. He was a former member of the Teh Tarik Crew group, which was active between 1999 and 2007.[7]

Yang Berhormat Tuan
Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad
MLA
سيد احمد سيد عبدالرحمن الهادد
Altimet on MeleTOP 14 April 2015
Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly
for Lembah Jaya
Incumbent
Assumed office
12 August 2023
Preceded byHaniza Mohamed Talha
(PH–PKR)
Majority6,678 (2023)
Faction represented in Selangor State Legislative Assembly
2023 –Pakatan Harapan
Personal details
Born
Syed Ahmad bin Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad

(1978-11-27) 27 November 1978 (age 45)
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia[1]
Political partyPeople's Justice Party (PKR)
Other political
affiliations		Pakatan Harapan (PH)
Children3
Alma materInternational Medical University
WebsiteOfficial website
Altimet
Altimet wearing a red T-shirt and black cap, and performing at the 2011 Aloud Asia concert
Altimet performing in 2011
Background information
GenresHip hop, rap
Occupation(s)Composer, songwriter, actor
Years active1999–2019 (as singer)
1999–now (as composer and songwriter)
LabelsKartel Records
Websitealtimet.com.my

Early life

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Altimet was born on 27 November 1978, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor to Syed Abdul Rahman bin Syed Ali Alhadad and Sharifah Jamalah binti Syed Agil Alsagoff. He received his primary education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Subang Jaya and Sekolah Kebangsaan Raja Muda, Shah Alam and furthered his secondary education at the Bukit Bintang Boys' Secondary School Mara Muar Junior Science College, Johor. He then furthered his studies at the university level at the International Medical University in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Altimet was first exposed to hip hop music since the age of 11, citing the song "Bring The Noise" as sparking his interest in hip hop music.[8]

Career

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Music

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Altimet began his music career by joining the hip hop group Teh Tarik Crew established in 1999. The group also consisted of Mizz Nina, DJ Fuzz and Fiquetional.[9][10] Under Teh Tarik Crew, Altimet released three albums, Are We Rap Stars Now (1999), How's The Level? (2002) and What's Next? (2004). After the group disbanded in 2007, he began his solo career.[10]

In November 2013, Altimet collaborated with Singaporean singer Awi Rafael on a song "Kalau Aku Kaya".[11]

In 2016, Altimet released the single "Memang Mudah" in which he collaborated with Sasi The Don and Maya Hanum. The song was recorded in conjunction with the Mudah.my's 9th anniversary.[12]

He was the winner of the Best Performance category trophy through the song "Amboi" on the 32nd edition of Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) on 11 February 2018.[13]

He ended his career as a singer on his 40th birthday on 27 November 2018. Nevertheless, he remained in the music industry as a songwriter.[14] His final live performance was The Last Altimet Show, which was held at 16 February 2019.[15]

Business

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Altimet founded an Islamic concept clothing label for men and children named Benua Clothing with a partner who is also a close friend of his, Mohd Nizar Manaf. The label began operating in early May 2014.[16] In addition, he also manages one of the branches of Joe's Barbershop, a barber shop chain founded by Joe Flizzow.[14]

In 2018, he also announced that he would set up a barber shop franchise and invest in a pizza company and Al-Quran learning app, Recite.[15]

In 2020, Altimet and manager Yasmeen Zainal collaborated to launch SVLTAN Management, an artiste management company.[citation needed]

Other appearances

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Altimet is one of the 120 celebrities in the country who contributed to the Pete Teo's 2008 musical initiative Malaysian Artistes For Unity aimed at promoting multiculturalism and Bangsa Malaysia through songs and videos. Other celebrities involved include Afdlin Shauki, Awie, Ning Baizura, Jason Lo, Sharifah Amani, Adibah Noor and Maya Karin.[17]

In 2016, he was appointed one of ambassadors for the 1Malaysia for Youth initiative.[18] Altimet made him film debut in the movie Rentap as a special appearance and became the lead actor of the drama PU Wid in Astro Oasis and Astro Maya HD.[9]

In 2017, he was cast as Sarjan Ahmad in the theatrical play Ola Bola The Musical.[19]

Personal life

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Altimet has been married since 2004 and has three children.[20] He disclosed his marriage during The Last Altimet Show.[21]

Altimet ventured into politics by officially joining Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in April 2021. The main objectives of his participation include helping to achieve his dream of seeing the PKR president Anwar Ibrahim become the Prime Minister of Malaysia as well as strengthening the involvement of the arts in the country's political landscape.[22][23]

Discography

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Studio Album

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2014 Rentap Special appearance
2018 Busker
2019 Ejen Ali: The Movie Andik (Voice Actor)
2021 Hutang 2D Gua Mambang
Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie Sukma

Television

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Year Title Role TV Channels Notes
2012 Umrah Kita TV Host TV9 With Noh Salleh & Aizat Amdan
2015 Sounds Of Muslims: Austria
2016 Sounds Of Muslims: Greece & Macedonia
PU Wid Tora Astro Oasis
2017 Sounds Of Muslims: Denmark TV Host TV9
My Mudah Stories Astro Ria

Teater

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 Ola Bola The Musical Sarjan Ahmad[24]

Music Video

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Year Title Role Catatan
2008 Here In My Home Himself Special song for Malaysian Artistes For Unity
2014 Hello Himself With The Trisno Trio
2016 Amboi Himself
2018 Bunga Himself
2018 Jejaga Himself With A'trez, Minah B & Mat Piah

Concerts and tours

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Awards and Nominated

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Year Awards Category Nominated Result
2018 Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-32 Best Performance "Amboi" Won
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017 Popular Male Singers — Nominated
Popular Duo/Group Collaboration Artists (with Hazama) — Nominated

Election results

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Selangor State Legislative Assembly[26][27]
Year Constituency Candidate Votes Pct Opponent(s) Votes Pct Ballots cast Majority Turnout
2023 N20 Lembah Jaya Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad (PKR) 26,298 57.27% Sharifah Haslizah Syed Ariffin (PAS) 19,620 42.73% 45,918 6,678 69.94%

References

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  1. ^ Hasbullah Awang Chik (4 February 2018). "Walau nekad, Altimet tidak jadi bersara jika ibu bantah". The Malay Mail Online. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. ^ "MEMBERSHIP". Badan Perlindungan Hakcipta Karyawan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  3. ^ Bernama (18 January 2013). "Najib wants youth to contribute to the development of society, the country". Sinar Online. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  4. ^ "20 youth personalities appointed 1Malaysia Ambassadors". Utusan Malaysia. 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018 – via Utusan Online.
  5. ^ Bernama (19 January 2013). "Serve nation above personal interests, youths told" [Belia disarankan negara didahulukan melebihi kepentingan sendiri]. Borneo Post online. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  6. ^ Budiey Isma (16 December 2016). "Altimet Launches Latest Album Titled AMBOI". Budiey.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Not a true rap star". Berita Harian. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018 – via PressReader.com.
  8. ^ "Biodata Altimet, Malaysia's best-known rapper". Azhan.co. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
  9. ^ a b "Criticism of fans sparks inspiration". Berita Harian. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018 – via PressReader.com.
  10. ^ a b Yeoh, Angelin (17 February 2017). "Don't shoot the messenger". The Star. Retrieved 8 March 2018 – via PressReader.com.
  11. ^ Azam, Nadia (7 June 2016). "Altimet shares the sustenance of If I'm Rich". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  12. ^ "Mudah.my creates music video featuring Altimet". Marketing Interactive. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  13. ^ Zaidi Mohamad (12 February 2018). "Try to persuade my mother - Altimet". BH Online. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  14. ^ a b Nur Asyikin Mayudin (18 August 2017). "Altimet Nekad Tinggalkan Dunia Seni" [Altimet decides to leave the world of art]. mSTAR Online. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  15. ^ a b Fatin Farhana Ariffin (28 November 2018). "Berhenti menyanyi, Altimet tolak tawaran lima angka" [After quitting singing, Altimet refuses five-figure offer]. BH Online (in Malay). Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  16. ^ Sofea Susan Albert Kassim (25 July 2014). "Benua Clothing Tampil Rekaan Eksklusif Busana Lelaki Muslim, Kanak-Kanak" [Benua Clothing showcases exclusive clothing designs for Muslim men and children]. mSTAR Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  17. ^ Idris, Wanda (1 June 2008). "Malaysian Artistes For Unity". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  18. ^ Adnan, Muhammad (26 July 2016). "iM4U appoints 10 new ambassadors". mStar Online. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  19. ^ Ola Bola The Musical is set to witness altimet's first musical theatre appearance Suria FM (11 October 2017). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  20. ^ Syafiqah Jalal (18 February 2019). ""I Was Married 15 Years Ago"- Altimet Has No Intent to Deceive, But..." Gempak. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  21. ^ "Apparently Altimet was married 15 years ago". Astro Awani. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  22. ^ Buang, Shakira; Har Vian, Yasmin; Nasaruddin, Nazira Hasanah (1 April 2021). "Altimet Officially Joins PKR". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  23. ^ Palansamy, Yiswaree (1 April 2021). "Ex-rapper Altimet joins PKR, says prodded by thoughts about children's future". Malay Mail. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  24. ^ Zaidi Mohamad (22 January 2018). "Altimet forced to skips Ola Bola stages". BH Online. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  25. ^ Asraf Aded (19 December 2018). The Last Altimet Show! Altimet's Last Concert Before Retired Astro Gempak. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  26. ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
  27. ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 13 December 2020. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
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