The Malaysian theatre veteran was 62
Hailed as one of Southeast Asia's finest playwrights, Jit Murad was best known for Gold Rain And Hailstones (1992), the first play he had ever written. It was successfully restaged most recently in 2019. He also wrote Spilt Gravy On Rice, which won best original script at the 1st Cameronian Arts Awards in 2002. Jit, who started his theatre career in the '80s, was one of the founders of Instant Cafe Theatre as well as Dramalab. He has also compiled his works into a book, Jit Murad Plays.
According to The Star, Jit's passing was confirmed by fellow arts practitioner Jo Kukathas. Tributes have been pouring in on social media.
Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.
— Fahmi Fadzil 🇲🇾🏴 (@fahmi_fadzil) February 12, 2022
So very sad to hear of Jit Murad’s passing. We worked together in A Man For All Seasons (Actor’s Studio, dir Joe Hasham) in 2004.
His acerbic wit, incisive commentaries on social life, and bonhomie will forever be missed.
Al-Fatihah. pic.twitter.com/cUSDCseNS5