KOTA BHARU, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Renowned dikir barat performer and tukang karut (lyric improviser) Mohd Zain Ismail, 65, popularly known as Jen Endoro, died at Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital in Kubang Kerian here at 6.02 am today.
The news was confirmed by his youngest son, Mohammad Faris, who said his father had suffered a stroke four years ago.
“He will be laid to rest at the Kampung Pulau Melaka Muslim Cemetery after Zohor prayers today," he told Bernama.
A prominent figure in the dikir barat scene since the 1970s, Jen Endoro was known for songs such as Mariani, Bakpo Tok Royak Demo Bini Ore, Masliza, Anak Siapa Hok Lalu Tadi and Jangan Ceroboh Hutan.
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