•
Aaron Mustapha bin Aziz (1976– ): TV and film actor better known as Aaron Aziz; his 2011 film,
KL Gangster, was the highest grossing in Malaysian box office history until 2014. •
Abdul Wahid Bin Ahmad or Wahid Satay (1930–2023): singer, comedian and actor; appeared in many Malay films of the 1950s to 1960s; known by the moniker "Satay" after his role as a
satay seller in the Malay horror movie Pontianak (1957); awarded the Perdana Golden Award (2007). • (1919–2009): composer and musician; composed many songs for Malay films; conductor of the
Radio & Television of Singapore (1967–1984); awarded Public Service Medal (1970),
Cultural Medallion (1982), Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS) Artistic Excellence Award (1998), and COMPASS Lifetime Achievement Award (2005). • Bani Buang (1930–1996): regarded as the "father of modern Malay drama"; produced and directed the 1970s Malay TV series Sandiwara; headed the Malay Drama Unit of the
Singapore Broadcasting Corporation; awarded the
Cultural Medallion in its first year (1979). • Hanis Saini Hussey (1964– ): fashion model; crowned 'Catwalk Model of the Year Singapore' (1982); first Asian to close the
Yves Saint Laurent fall-winter show (1983); modeled for
Balmain,
Givenchy,
Ungaro,
Lanvin,
Dior and
Jean-Louis Scherrer; first Singapore model to appear on the cover of
Time Magazine Asia. •
Hazlina Abdul Halim (1985– ): television presenter, journalist and radio announcer; presenter on
Mediacorp Suria's news program,
Berita. •
Iskandar Ismail (1956–2014): composer, conductor, musical director and record producer; arranged for the
Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra,
Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Istana Budaya Orchestra of Malaysia, China National Opera & Ballet Orchestra,
Singapore National Day Parade, and
Chingay Parade; produced for
Cantopop kings
Jacky Cheung and
Aaron Kwok and Hong Kong singer
Sandy Lam; awarded the Cultural Medallion (2008). •
Iskandar Jalil (1940– ): ceramist who integrates Japanese and Islamic styles; his works owned by the
National Museum of Sweden,
Sultan of Brunei, former American President
George H Bush, and the former
Governor of Hong Kong. •
Ithnaini binte Mohd Taib or Anita Sarawak (1952– ): singer, host and actress who appeared in several Malay films in the 1960s; performed at
Caesars Palace in the 1980s; inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame (2017); daughter of actress Siput Sarawak. • or Momo Latiff (1921– 2015): singer, comedienne and actress in many Malay films (1930s–1970s); awarded the Johan Pingat Sarawak medal (2007). • Mohd Najip Bin Ali or Najip Ali: TV personality; host of the star-search TV programme
Asia Bagus (1990s); fired for a comment he made about Malaysian Prime Minister
Najib Razak (2017). • Imran Othman: Industrial Designer; Motorcycle Designer; Design of the Year(2011); Best Industrial Design Consultancy(2019) • Muhammad (Idris) Nuridris or stagename: "A-trez" or "A'trez" (1986 - ) : Rapper, hip hop songwriter based in Malaysia who written and collaborated with Altimet,
Noorhaqmal Mohamed Noor (Aqmal N), Ryan Deedat and Erwin Dawson. •
Muhammad Mirzahady Bin Amir or Hady Mirza (1980 – ): singer; winner of the reality TV competition
Singapore Idol (2006) and the first
Asian Idol (2007). •
Muhammad Taufik Bin Batisah or Taufik Batisah (1981– ): singer, songwriter and producer; winner of the first reality TV competition Singapore Idol (2004); released five albums between 2007 and 2014. •
Nuraliza Osman (1977– ): winner of
Miss Singapore Universe (2002); lawyer with
Rajah & Tann; legal counsel with
Shell Eastern Petroleum (2005). •
Noorhaqmal Mohamed Noor or Aqmal N. (1984 – ): singer and songwriter; winner of multiple awards from
Mediacorp. • (1932–1971): actor who was a protege of
P. Ramlee and appeared in 49 films in his 15-year career; especially remembered for his roles as a tragic hero in
Air Mata Duyong (A Mermaid's Tears),
Dang Anum,
Raden Mas and
Hang Jebat. • Norleena Salim (1973– ): popular TV actress, comedian and singer; known for her role as Rosnah in Mediacorp's sitcom
Under One Roof. • or Siput Sarawak (1921–1999): acted in about 50 films in the 1950s and 1960s; best known for playing the "bad girl" and evil characters; won the Veteran Artist Award at the 9th Malaysian Film Festival (1991); mother of
Anita Sarawak. •
Ramli Sarip (1952– ): singer and recording artist; known as "Papa Rock" and as one of the founders of the Singapore rock scene; seven albums with his group Sweet Charity (late 1970s–1980s); eight solo albums (as of 2011); awarded the COMPASS Artistic Excellence Award (1998). •
Salmah binti Ismail or Saloma (1935–1983): singer, actress, and fashion icon; acted in many films including
Azimat,
Seniman Bujang Lapok, and
Ahmad Albab. •
Sarkasi Said (1940–2021): known as the "Baron of
Batik"; has exhibited worldwide; represented in many public and private collections including the
National Museum of Singapore and the offices of the Singapore High Commissions in Brunei and Kuala Lumpur; held a
Guinness World Record for creating the world's longest batik artwork at (2003); served on the
National Arts Council and as Chairman of Public Affairs and Education at the Malay Heritage Foundation. •
Sezairi Sezali (1987– ): singer, winner of the reality TV series competition Singapore Idol (Third Season, 2009). •
Shamsuddin bin Dali or S. Shamsuddin (1928–2013): actor and comedian; acted in over 30 movies (1950s and 1960s) including
Nujum Pak Belalang (Mr. Grasshopper the Astrologer, 1959),
Nasib Si Labu Labi (Labu's and Labi's Luck, 1963) and
Tiga Abdul (The Three Abduls, 1964). • (1905–1997): actor; known as "Father of Bangsawan" because of his background in
bangsawan (Malay Opera); in the first Malay talkie film
Laila Majnun and a number of other Malay films in the 1950s and 1960s; in the regular cast of the Malay TV series
Sandiwara (1970s). • Som Binte Mohamed Said (1951– ): dancer, instructor and choreographer of Malay dance; holds a degree in Dance Anthropology (Sarjana Seni - IKJ, Indonesia); dancer with
Singapore's National Dance Company; formed the Sriwana Children's Dance section; presented with the National Youth Service award (1979), the Cultural Medallion (1987), and the Public Service Medal (1992). •
Suhaimi Yusof: actor & comedian; acted in sitcoms such as
Police & Thief and
The Noose. •
Wandly Yazid (1925–2005): composer and arranger of Malay film music in the 1940s to 1960s; member of Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Singapore Broadcasting Corporation • (1922–1998): actor who appeared in a number of Malay films in the 1950s and 1960s, the weekly Malay TV series Sandiwara (1970s), and on
Radio & Television of Singapore Channel 5. •
Zaiton Abdullah: actress; has acted in films such as
Bujang Lapok,
Anak-ku Sazali and
Ibu Mertuaku. •
Zubir Said (1907–1987): musician and composer; worked for
Cathay-Keris Film Productions for 12 years; composed the Singapore National Anthem
Majulah Singapura; awarded the
Sijil Kemuliaan (Certificate of Honour, 1963), the Public Service Star (1963), the Cultural Medallion (1971), and a Lifetime Achievement Award by COMPASS (1995). ==Entrepreneurs (start-ups)==