Koh Sock May (1938 − 1 October 2023), also known by her stage name Si Di, was a Singaporean radio presenter with news station Capital 95.8FM.[1] Koh began her career in 1964 at Rediffusion Singapore. She was a member of the Amoy Hokkien drama play team, formed in 1957 by her husband Zhang Weiming.[2] Also proficient in Mandarin, Koh worked for Rediffusion for near to 50 years.[3]
Koh Sock May | |
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 Koh at Capital 95.8FM studio in October 2019 | |
| Born | 1938 |
| Died | (aged 85) |
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| Years active | 1964–2023 |
| Spouse | Zhang Weiming |
| Children | 2 |
| Stage name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 思狄 |
| Simplified Chinese | 思狄 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Sī Dí |
| Birth name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 許淑梅 |
| Simplified Chinese | 许淑梅 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xǔ Shūméi |
Koh died from cancer on 1 October 2023, at the age of 85. Her wake was held at the Singapore Casket from 1 October to 5 October 2023. She was cremated at the Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium on 5 October 2023, 10.45am local time. She had a daughter and a son.[4]
References
edit- ^ "958厦语新闻前播报员 癌症病逝 享年85岁|中國報". 中國報 China Press. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "厦语新闻前播报员许淑梅癌症逝世 享年85岁". 8world (in Chinese (Singapore)). 1 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "KOH Sock May @ Si Di 许淑梅@思狄 – Oral History Interviews – Record Details (Accession Number 003527) – Reel/Disc 5 of 5". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "958厦语新闻前播报员 癌症病逝享年85岁 | 国际". 東方網 馬來西亞東方日報 (in Simplified Chinese). 2 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
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