Drummer and musician Raja Azreen Raja Talib, best known as a main member of the group Meditasi, has passed away. He was 56 years old at the time of his passing on July 18.
Raja Azreen Raja Talib passes away
Last month, during his performance at the Teruntum Rock Festival in Kuantan, Malaysia, Raja suddenly collapsed on stage in front of his bandmates and everyone else. Although efforts were made to revive him on the scene after he was carried off stage, he passed away after being taken to a nearby hospital. A statement from a fellow bandmate given to Berita Harian revealed that he had simply lost consciousness on stage and no one anticipated such a harrowing experience.Frontman and vocalist Bakaruddin Daud, also known as Burn, shared more information with the outlet, sharing how he saw his friend ‘slump over ‘. He added, “I rushed towards him, but I could sense that he was already gone. I called out to him and tapped him, but there was no response. His body was already cold. The fans were quite alarmed when they saw what was happening.” His sibling, Raja Azman Raja Taib, also issued a statement at the time to the outlet, reading, “He was given respiratory assistance, but he did not regain consciousness or respond after the collapse.”In a social media post last month, Masa Legacy’s vocalist, Zack, wrote, “I have received the sad news that Meditasi drummer, Abang Azreen Meditasi, passed away last night while performing at the Rock Festival Teruntum.” Let us all offer prayers for the deceased, and my deepest condolences to his family.” He further remembered him for his passion and for his willingness to get back out on the floor again and again despite the weather.
Raja Azreen Raja Talib had been sick for some time
The report also shared that the singer had been suffering from certain ailments. They revealed that Talib has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and had also been hospitalised twice for a heart condition. His brother shared, “The first stay lasted two to three weeks before he was admitted again. He also added that one of the reasons why his brother collapsed may have been because “extreme fatigue took a toll” on him. hospitalisedAs of right now, his bandmates have not had any discussion as to whether they will continue as a group or not. A cause of death has also not been revealed to the public till now.Hailing from Kampung Gali Hilir in Raub, Pahang, Raja shot to fame in Meditasi when the band first debuted. Along with music, he also had a passion for cycling and owned a cycle shop.