The Idols Have Lost A Friend

8TV executive director and Malaysian Idol and One In A Million founder Ahmad Izham Omar has described the death of former 8TV artiste manager Shukor 'Koi' Tahir as a great loss to Malaysian show business.

He said: "Koi was a true man of the arts who was very dedicated. He was a dear friend to all artistes and we in 8TV will miss him dearly."

Malaysian Idol and One In A Million graduates Faizal Tahir, Nita Hamzah and Farah Asyikin Zulkifli have described Koi's demise as the loss of a 'guardian angel'.

Nita said: "Koi helped all of us adapt to life as entertainers."

Faizal said: "He was like a brother to me, the real Superman."

Farah Asyikin said: "Koi was the unsung hero of show business."

Koi passed away of a heart ailment on February 24, 2010 at the age of 27.


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Pengarah Eksekutif 8TV dan pengasas Malaysian Idol dan One In A Million Ahmad Izham Omar menyifatkan pemergian bekas pengurus artis realiti 8TV Shukor 'Koi' Tahir sebagai kehilangan besar kepada dunia seni tanah air.

Katanya: "Allahyarham seorang insan seni yang berkhidmat penuh dedikasi. Saudara Koi seorang kawan kepada semua artis dan penggiat seni. Kami di 8TV akan merinduinya."

Graduan Malaysian Idol dan One In A Million Faizal Tahir, Nita Hamzah dan Farah Asyikin Zulkifli menyifatkan pemergian Koi sebagai kehilangan seorang 'guardian angel'.

Nita berkata: "Koi banyak membantu kami menyesuaikan diri dalam dunia seni."

Faizal berkata: "Koi seperti saudara saya sendiri. Dialah Superman sebenar."

Farah Asyikin berkata: "Koi adalah wira yang tak didendang dalam persada seni tanah air."

Koi meninggal dunia akibat sakit jantung pada Februari 24, 2010. Beliau berumur 27 tahun.