About S. Atan
Lived 1949 – 2024 (aged 75). S. Atan was a Singaporean musician, record producer and composer.
Hashim Said (1 August 1949 – 16 November 2024), known professionally as S. Atan, was a Singaporean music composer.
Life and career Atan was raised in Singapore, where he lived in a kampung in the Malay settlement of Geylang Serai. As a child, he was taught by his uncle to play accordion and bongo drums. While attending the local Chinese-language school, Happy Garden, he served as a member of the school's music club.
Atan entered the music industry in 1972. During his career, he was reported to have written more than 1,000 songs. He wrote for artists such as Jamal Abdillah, Siti Nurhaliza, and Sudirman.
Atan died in Selangor, Malaysia on 16 November 2024, at the age of 75. His death followed a recent hospitalisation due to a lung infection.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in S. Atan's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped S. Atan's
Frequently asked questions
Who was S. Atan?
Singaporean musician, record producer
When was S. Atan born?
S. Atan was born on 1 August 1949 in Singapore.
When did S. Atan die?
S. Atan died on 16 November 2024 in Kajang.
What was S. Atan's occupation?
S. Atan was a musician, record producer and composer.
What nationality was S. Atan?
S. Atan was Singaporean.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). S. Atan. https://biography.guide/s-atan/
MLA: "S. Atan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/s-atan/.
Chicago: "S. Atan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/s-atan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:58 UTC