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Anita Sarawak (Ithnaini binti Mohd Taib) was born on 23 March, 1952 in Singapore, is an A 20th-century singaporean women singer. Discover Anita Sarawak's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Ithnaini binti Mohd Taib |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
23 March 1952 |
| Birthday |
23 March |
| Birthplace |
Singapore |
| Nationality |
Singapore
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She is a member of famous singer with the age 71 years old group.
Anita Sarawak Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Anita Sarawak height not available right now. We will update Anita Sarawak's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Anita Sarawak's Husband?
Her husband is Mohamed Abdul Samad (1972 – 1976 divorced) Broery Marantika (1981 – 1985 divorced) James Dean Nicholson (1995 - 1999) Mohammad Mahathir Abdullah (married 2001)
| Family |
| Parents |
Dato' S Roomai Noor (father) Siput Sarawak (mother) |
| Husband |
Mohamed Abdul Samad (1972 – 1976 divorced) Broery Marantika (1981 – 1985 divorced) James Dean Nicholson (1995 - 1999) Mohammad Mahathir Abdullah (married 2001) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Anita Sarawak Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Anita Sarawak worth at the age of 71 years old? Anita Sarawak’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. She is from Singapore. We have estimated Anita Sarawak's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
Anita Sarawak Social Network
Timeline
Ithnaini binti Mohamed Taib (born 23 March 1952), better known by her stage name Anita Sarawak, is a Singaporean singer.
Anita is the only child of actor and director S. Roomai Noor and actress Siput Sarawak.
Her parents separated when she was 9 months old and Anita lived with her father.
When Anita was around 12 years old, she went to live with her mother Siput and started preparation for her acting career.
At 14, Anita acted in her first film, Dua Kali Lima.
At 15, Anita started performing at weddings and other functions.
Anita first came to prominence at the age of 17, when she released her debut album With A Lot O’ Soul.
Throughout the 1970s, Anita actively promoted Singapore as a tourist destination through her performances.
In 1974, she released her first Malay album.
In 1974, she performed for a week in Hawaii; in 1975, she performed for nine days in West Germany; in 1976 in Monte Carlo for two weeks.
In 1979, she launched a three-month performing tour of the United States, including shows in New York, San Francisco and Chicago.
The couple divorced in August 1979.
In October 1981, Anita married the Indonesian singer Broery Pesulima.
Anita's father objected to the marriage as Broery is Christian while Anita is a Muslim.
Broery converted to Islam during their marriage but he couple later separated.
Broery would later renounce Islam and converted back to Christianity.
In 1985, she took off for Las Vegas and spent 18 years there performing at Caesars Palace.
Anita has also hosted The Anita Talkshow and Astana and acted in the telecomedy Agensi Melor and the telemovie Topeng (Mask).
In 1995, Anita was caught for close proximity (khalwat) with her third husband J. D. Nicholson, who she was engaged to at the time.
Anita attended a hearing in court and paid a fine.
The couple first met in Las Vegas, and wed in 2001.
She also released a cookbook, Cooking with Love, in 2004.
In September 2009, Anita's husband Mohamad Mahathir Abdullah was attacked outside her stepmother Datin Umi Kalthum's home in Taman Melawati, Malaysia.
Anita subsequently forgave the robbers.
In 2011, Anita retreated from public life, according to entertainment journalist Roslen Fadzil, to whom the singer reached out in 2022 to dispel rumors of her death, illness, and divorce.
In February 2011, Anita collected the Legend Award for her mother, Siput, at the Seri Temasek Awards.
Anita said, "It was the proudest day of my life, an exceptional and emotional moment."
She retired from public life in 2011 and has been living a private life in Las Vegas, United States.
In July 2013, Anita's stepmother Datin Umi Kalthum, a veteran Malaysian actress, died.
Anita, who lives in the United States, could not return for the funeral.
In 2022, Sarawak contacted entertainment journalist Roslen Fadzil to dispel rumors about her health and personal status.
In 2017, Sarawak was inducted into Singapore's Women Hall of Fame.
Anita has been married four times.
She is currently married to Briton Mohamad Mahathir Abdullah (formerly Martin Cox), who is her manager.
