KUCHING: Legendary Singaporean rock band Sweet Charity ignited the stage at the inaugural “Rock In The Jungle” (RITJ) 2024 concert here on Saturday night, thrilling fans with their timeless anthems.
Led by the charismatic Datuk Ramli Sarip, accompanied by Rahman Sarbani on drums, Rosli Mohalim on guitar, and Ahmad Jaafar on keyboards and backing vocals, the band proved their enduring appeal, captivating an audience of approximately 4,000 at Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV).
Adding to the electrifying atmosphere, Man Kidal, the legendary guitarist from Lefthanded, joined the band onstage for unforgettable renditions of “Sejuta Wajah” and “Hilang Gelap Terbitlah Terang,” sending the crowd into frenzy.
Crowd favourites such as ‘Zakiah,’ ‘Ribut,’ ‘Teratai,’ and ‘Kamelia’ lit up the night, leaving fans of all ages enthralled.
While many in the audience were long-time followers, younger fans were also seen singing along, a testament to Sweet Charity’s enduring musical legacy.
“Papa Rock,” as Ramli is affectionately known, captivated the crowd with his energetic stage presence and remarkable stamina, defying his 71 years.
Meanwhile, iconic Malaysian rock band XPDC Militia delivered a spirited performance, featuring Zul Fazli—popularly known as Mamu — as their new lead vocalist, replacing Ali.
The group ignited the stage with their hits “C.I.N.T.A,” “Hentian Ini,” and “Semangat Yang Hilang,” leaving the audience wanting more.
The inaugural rock concert, set amidst the lush rainforest, seamlessly blended the power of rock music with the beauty of nature.
The event also showcased local rock bands such as JS Boys, Criss X, and Jemson.
Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, was among those present to enjoy the electrifying performances.
Tomorrow night (Dec 29), RITJ 2024 promises to be just as exciting, featuring legendary bands such as Wings, Edane, and Candy.
The two-day RITJ 2024 concert, running from December 28 to 29, is organised by Authentic Ideas and Events Enterprise with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, as well as Tourism Malaysia.
