| Birth Day | July 22, 1907 |
| Birth Place | Indonesia |
| Age | 113 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Nov 16, 1987 (age 80) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Zubir Said, a renowned composer from Indonesia, has created a remarkable impact on the music industry. With an estimated net worth of $1.3 million in 2024, his talent and dedication have propelled him to great financial success. Zubir Said's contributions to Indonesian music, particularly his compositions for national anthems and patriotic songs, have earned him widespread recognition and praise. His creative genius has not only brought him fame but has also allowed him to accumulate substantial wealth. Zubir Said's significant net worth reflects the value and admiration his work has garnered over the years, solidifying his position as an esteemed composer in Indonesia.
Best remembered as the Composer of Singapore's national anthem, "Majulah Singapura" (English title: "Onward Singapore"), he also had a more than decade-long career as a Composer with a Malay movie production company called Cathay-Keris Film Productions.
He learned to play the flute during his primary school years; by middle school, he was proficient on drums and guitar. He moved to Singapore in his early twenties and began his music career with a Malay opera company.
His numerous cultural and artistic awards include the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat, the Sijil Kemuliaan, and the Jasawan Seni Award.
He grew up in West Sumatra, Indonesia, in a family of eight children. After settling in Singapore and marrying, he became the father of one son and four daughters.
He and Latvian musician Karlis Baumanis both became famous for composing their countries' national anthems.
