KUALA LUMPUR: The late Tan Sri P. Ramlee was today honoured by Google with his own Doodle, in conjunction with the screen legend's 88th birthday.
Malaysian Google users would b e pleasantly surprised today to find P. Ramlee's likeness adorning their search browser.
The image shows P. Ramlee perched on a director's chair, with music sheet in hand, a guitar by his side and a hailer in his other hand, a tribute to his achievements as a singer, composer, actor and director.
“Born 88 years ago today, P. Ramlee’s artistic achievements left a permanent mark on the cultural history of Malaysia,” said Google in its Doodle description.
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Teuku Zakaria Teuku Nyak Putih or known better for his screen name as P. Ramlee was a prolific actor, director, writer, and musician who contributed to more than 60 films and composed around 250 songs.
P. Ramlee died on May 29, 1973, at the age of 44 from a heart attack and was buried at Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, in Kuala Lumpur.
“Today’s Doodle highlights the Malaysian legend’s diverse artistry and shows him as people best remember him — sporting a thin mustache and a checkered suit, his head cocked slightly to the side,” it added.