Ismail Marzuki's Heir To Copyright, Rachmi Aziah Dies

Ismail Marzuki's son, Rachmi Aziah when met in Jakarta (27/9/2023). (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - The children and heirs of copyright holders of Ismail Marzuki's works, Rachmi Aziah, are reported to have died.

The news was revealed by music observer Stanley Tulung, who through an upload on Instagram stated that the deceased died at his residence in South Tangerang.

"Has passed away to merahullah, Mrs. Rachmi Aziah, the adopted daughter of national hero Ismail Marzuki, at her home in Pondok Cabe, South Tangerang, Banten," wrote Stanley Tulung, citing a statement on the upload, Sunday, May 11.

"May you rest in peace with the Almighty, Mrs. Rachmii... Amen YRA.. Al fatihah," he continued.

Unlike his father, Rachmi is not a composer or musician. But as the heir to copyright, the deceased was active in many activities involving Ismail Marzuki.

In September 2023, when the song "Hello, Hello Bandung" created by Ismail Marzuki was changed by irresponsible parties and uploaded to YouTube with the title "Hello Kuala Lumpur", Rachmi expressed his disappointment. He even took legal steps to demand his father's moral rights.

"Yes (disappointed), that's for sure. Disappointment because without permission, without permission to change poetry and others," said Rachmi Aziah in Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta on Wednesday, September 27.

Rachmi's disappointment is getting bigger because Hello, Halo Bandung has become a National song, which has been played a lot in many events in Indonesia.

"Yes, I am disappointed. You all already know, everyone knows that you are a National Hero," said Rachmi.