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David Arumugam

b. 1950

Malaysian musician

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About David Arumugam

Born 1950. David Arumugam is a Malaysian singer and actor.

Thiagarajan K.R. Arumugam (born 3 May 1950), known by his stage name David Arumugam, is a Malaysian musician and singer who is one of the founding members of the band called Alleycats. He is the elder brother of Loganathan Arumugam. On 12 February 2009, David Arumugam was conferred the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) award which carries the title of " Dato' " in conjunction with the Sultan of Pahang's 78th birthday on 24 October 2008. He often played truant in school to do rehearsals with a band that he performed with his friends, and he eventually quit school at the age of 17 because "history and geography was not helping me in my music."

Discography

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Estet Himself 2011 Nasi Lemak 2.0 Curry Master 2012 Hantu Gangster Arulkumar 2013 Banglasia Raja Luk Luk 2021 Budak Kripto Himself 2022 Nasi Lemak 1.0 Curry Master 2024 Baik Punya Ah Long Kumar Kodiaq

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Dato David Arumugam

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Arumugam?

Malaysian musician

When was David Arumugam born?

David Arumugam was born on 3 May 1950 in Penang.

What is David Arumugam's occupation?

David Arumugam is a singer and actor.

What nationality is David Arumugam?

David Arumugam is Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Arumugam

Β· Wikidata: Q260155

Β· DBpedia: David Arumugam

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