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JUNE, 2018 | The HEALTH
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DJ Dave
playing
badminton.
The founder of
Artis 1 Malaysia
visiting an
ailing actor
together with
(left) Datuk
Yusof Haslam.
“I use to sing with my mother, Indian
and Hindi songs – not a trained singer
but just singing. Then in May 1969, I
made my first appearance on television
where I sang a Hindi song. This was five
days after the May 13 incident.”
Two years later, Radio Television
Malaysia (RTM) invited him to perform
in a Spastic Underprivileged Children’s
centre in Cheras. There he sang ‘Gus-
tahima’ — a Hindi song. Astounded, a
young boy in crutches stepped up to him
and requested that he sang it in Bahasa
Malaysia.
“My Malay was awful as I was from
an English speaking school. That night
however, I couldn’t sleep. I gave it a
good thought and soon headed to Live
Studious. I told them that I wanted to
sing Malay songs.”
“My Malay was terrible, so the man-
ager sent me back – requesting that I
practice my Malay. So, the next day, I told
all my colleagues to converse with me
in Malay. Anyone who spoke in English
would be fined five cents which was big
money back then.”
Six months later, he returned to Live
Studios where he recorded four Malay
songs. That was the beginning. In 1975,
he resigned from the Postal Department
and to date has 42 albums.
of charities:
•
Giving money which is the easiest
way of charity
• Helping the destitute
• Rendering emotional assistance
• Sharing knowledge with others
Although many at times he refers to
his efforts in setting up the 1Malaysia
Artiste Foundation to help ailing and
ageing artiste, this philanthropist goes
out and beyond in carving a smile on the
faces of underprivileged and destitute
members in our community.
“To me, my health is good, I will still
continue going on.”
“If you have love in your heart, what-
ever religion you are, you’ll practice your
faith well. Life is what you make out of
it. When you do things for other people,
it will come back to you.”
“Happiness breads happiness. Just
like love manifest love. When I make
others happy, I feel contented that I’ve
done something for them.”
“I don’t take much
red meat, accept
for mutton in
moderation and
chicken. I also
consume a lot of
vegetables and
fruits. In addition
to this, I take
vitamins – fish oil
and vitamin C.
When you do your
exercises, eat well,
wish well, you get
your health.”
“Whenever I visit an ailing artiste
or an old folks home – the delight, the
prayers of these people would give you
blessings.
“As the founder of 1Malaysia Artiste-
Foundation, I want this to continue even
after me. It’s solely charity,” he said.
Health regime
Beaming with a smile, DJ Dave said that
he goes to the gym every day.
“I exercise 10 to 15 minutes every
morning without fail. My routine
consists of 70 squats, 70 push-ups and
planking. I also play badminton fre-
quently with family and friends.”
Speaking of food, he explained that he
takes everything in moderation.
“I don’t take much red meat, accept
for mutton in moderation and chicken.
I also consume a lot of vegetables and
fruits. In addition to this, I take vitamins
– fish oil and vitamin C.”
“When you do your exercises, eat
well, wish well, you get your health.”
He emphasised that health is wealth,
but wealth is never health.
Philanthropy
The charismatic singing veteran who still
performs referred to his father when the
topic of philanthropy was brought up.
“My father told me not to expect
anything when you give. It’s god’s wish
how to repay you.”
He pointed out to four types
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