Syed Ahmad bin Syed Abdul Rahman Al-Hadad, or, better known online as Altimet, (born 27 November 1978) is a Malaysian politician, composer, lyricist, actor and former singer who has served as Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Lembah Jaya since August 2023. He is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. He was a former member of the Teh Tarik Crew group, which was active between 1999 and 2007.
Early life Altimet was born on 27 November 1978, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor to Syed Abdul Rahman bin Syed Ali Alhadad and Sharifah Jamalah binti Syed Agil Alsagoff. He received his primary education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Subang Jaya and Sekolah Kebangsaan Raja Muda, Shah Alam and furthered his secondary education at the Bukit Bintang Boys' School and Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) in Muar, Johor. He then furthered his studies at the university level at the International Medical University in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Altimet was first exposed to hip hop music since the age of 11, citing the song "Bring the Noise" as sparking his interest in hip hop music.
Career
Music Altimet began his music career by joining the hip hop group Teh Tarik Crew established in 1999. The group also consisted of Mizz Nina, DJ Fuzz and Fiquetional. Under Teh Tarik Crew, Altimet released three albums, Are We Rap Stars Now (1999), How's The Level? (2002) and What's Next? (2004). After the group disbanded in 2007, he began his solo career.
In November 2013, Altimet collaborated with Singaporean singer Awi Rafael on a song "Kalau Aku Kaya".
In 2016, Altimet released the single "Memang Mudah" in which he collaborated with Sasi The Don and Maya Hanum. The song was recorded in conjunction with the Mudah.my's 9th anniversary.
He was the winner of the Best Performance category trophy through the song "Amboi" on the 32nd edition of Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) on 11 February 2018.
He ended his career as a singer on his 40th birthday on 27 November 2018. Nevertheless, he remained in the music industry as a songwriter. His final live performance was The Last Altimet Show, which was held at 16 February 2019.
Business Altimet founded an Islamic concept clothing label for men and children named Benua Clothing with a partner who is also a close friend of his, Mohd Nizar Manaf. The label began operating in early May 2014. In addition, he also manages one of the branches of Joe's Barbershop, a barber shop chain founded by Joe Flizzow.
In 2018, he also announced that he would set up a barber shop franchise and invest in a pizza company and Al-Quran learning app, Recite.
In 2020, Altimet and manager Yasmeen Zainal collaborated to launch SVLTAN Management, an artiste management company.
Other appearances Altimet is one of the 120 celebrities in the country who contributed to the Pete Teo's 2008 musical initiative Malaysian Artistes For Unity aimed at promoting multiculturalism and Bangsa Malaysia through songs and videos. Other celebrities involved include Afdlin Shauki, Awie, Ning Baizura, Jason Lo, Sharifah Amani, Adibah Noor and Maya Karin.
In 2016, he was appointed one of ambassadors for the 1Malaysia for Youth initiative. Altimet made him film debut in the movie Rentap as a special appearance and became the lead actor of the drama PU Wid in Astro Oasis and Astro Maya HD.
In 2017, he was cast as Sarjan Ahmad in the theatrical play Ola Bola The Musical.Ola Bola The Musical is set to witness altimet's first musical theatre appearance Suria FM (11 October 2017). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
Personal life Altimet has been married since 2004 and has three children. He disclosed his marriage during The Last Altimet Show.
Altimet ventured into politics by officially joining Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in April 2021. The main objectives of his participation include helping to achieve his dream of seeing the PKR president Anwar Ibrahim become the Prime Minister of Malaysia as well as strengthening the involvement of the arts in the country's political landscape.
Discography Studio Album
First Among Equals (2007) Kotarayaku (2014) Amboi (2016) Air (2018) O (2018)
Filmography
Film YearTitleRole2014RentapSpecial appearance2018Busker2019Ejen Ali: The MovieAndik (Voice Actor)2021Hutang 2DGua MambangBelaban Hidup: Infeksi ZombieSukma
Television YearTitleRoleTV ChannelsNotes2012Umrah KitaTV HostTV9With Noh Salleh & Aizat Amdan2015Sounds Of Muslims: Austria2016Sounds Of Muslims: Greece & MacedoniaPU WidToraAstro Oasis2017Sounds Of Muslims: DenmarkTV HostTV9My Mudah StoriesAstro Ria
Teater YearTitleRoleNotes2018Ola Bola The MusicalSarjan Ahmad
Music video YearTitleRoleCatatan2008Here In My HomeHimselfSpecial song for Malaysian Artistes For Unity2014HelloHimselfWith The Trisno Trio2016AmboiHimself2018BungaHimself2018JejagaHimselfWith A'trez, Minah B & Mat Piah
Concerts and tours
The Last Altimet Show (2019)Asraf Aded (19 December 2018). The Last Altimet Show! Altimet's Last Concert Before Retired Astro Gempak. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
Awards and Nominated YearAwardsCategoryNominatedResult2018Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-32Best Performance"Amboi"Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017Popular Male SingersPopular Duo/Group Collaboration Artists (with Hazama)
Election results + Selangor State Legislative Assembly Percentage figures based on total turnout. Percentage figures based on total turnout.YearConstituencyCandidateVotesPctOpponent(s)VotesPctBallots castMajorityTurnout2023N20 Lembah JayaSyed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad (PKR)26,29857.27%Sharifah Haslizah Syed Ariffin (PAS)19,62042.73%45,9186,67869.94%
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