{{short description|Malaysian singer-songwriter (born 1958)}} {{multiple issues|{{rough translation|Malay|date=August 2025}} {{rough translation|Indonesian|date=August 2025}}}} {{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = Yang Berbahagia Datuk | honorific_suffix =DPSM Melaka | name = Amy Search | title = King Of Rock Malaysia | image = Amy Search - Konsert Search Di Awan Biru (2009).jpg | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = Suhaimi bin Abdul Rahman | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1958|7|28}} | birth_place = Kampung Bakar Batu, Johor Bahru, Johor, Persekutuan Tanah Melayu (now Malaysia) | death_cause = | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = Singer, songwriter, musician, actor | years_active = 1973–present | spouse = {{plainlist| * {{marriage|Faridah Fadzil|1983|1985|reason=divorced}} * {{marriage|Norliza Abdul Latiff|1990|1994|reason=divorced}} * {{marriage|Roslisa Ahmad|1995|2000|reason=divorced}} * {{marriage|Datin Norhasliza Hassan|2003}} }} | children = 5 including Nabila Huda Suhaimi | relatives = | other_names = Amy | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes |current_member_of=Search | genre = Rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Glam metal | instrument = Vocals, guitar | label = {{ubl|BMG Music|Art-Is-At-Work|Neo Gendang|Musica Studio's}} }} }}
'''Suhaimi bin Abdul Rahman''' (born 28 July 1958), also known as '''Amy Search,''' is a Malaysian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He is best known as the lead vocalist and founder of the rock band Search. Search has released more than 20 best-selling studio albums, dozens of best-selling songs and singles, and performed dozens of sold-out concerts.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} He is also an actor, with credits including ''Kembara Seniman Jalanan'' (1986) and ''Fenomena'' (1990).<ref>[https://musik.kapanlagi.com/berita/ketika-band-malaysia-kuasai-musik-indonesia-a8afac-3.html Ketika Band Malaysia Kuasai Musik Indonesia] KapanLagi.com (30 June 2012). Accessed on 18 August 2012.</ref>
==Career == Amy initially worked as a piano tuner before becoming the lead singer and guitarist for the band The Detours Brothers between 1971 and 1973.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} In 1973, he became the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Soft White Eyes, with Umarul Mahdzar, who was the lead guitarist of iklim, Dian P. Ramlee (bass guitar), and Yantzen (drums).{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} This group changed its name to Titanic in 1979, was disbanded in 1981, and revived in 1983.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}
Search invited Nasir and Din to join the band Flash, before changing their band's name to Search.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} Search became the lead singer and tambourine player and operated as the group leader and founder.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} Din was the rhythm guitarist, and Nasir Daud was the bass guitarist, before he withdrew and continued his career as a solo singer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Search still on|author=Bissme S.|work=The Sun|date=13 April 2009|url=http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=32207|accessdate=22 January 2010}}</ref>
In 1996 Amy decided to leave the Search group and released his second solo album, ''Camouflage,{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}'' having also previously recorded his first solo album, titled ''Magic''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pulling 'em in with Search and hype|author=Lim, Elaine |work=New Straits Times (Times Two) |page=25 |date=27 August 1990 |url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LLYTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=O5ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6796,4028539&dq=search+malaysia+amy&hl=en |accessdate=19 January 2010 }}</ref> This disappointed many of their fans, as Search had been around for a decade and was among the longest-lasting rock groups in Malaysia.''{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}''
After several years of working solo, Amy and Search decided to reunite.''{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}'' In 2008, Amy got the attention of the Indonesian media by expressing his displeasure over the tendency of Malaysian radio stations to prioritize Indonesian songs.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hermawan |first1=Ary |last2=Nurhayati |first2=Desy |title=Malaysia, Indonesia quarrel turns to music |work=The Jakarta Post |url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/09/05/malaysia-indonesia-quarrel-turns-music.html |accessdate=19 January 2010}}</ref>
On March 30, 2020, he announced his resignation as Search's vocalist for the second time, citing vocal quality as the main reason.<ref>{{cite news|title=Malaysian rocker Amy leaves group Search, again|author=Sylvia Looi|work=The Malay Mail|date=30 March 2020|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2020/03/30/malaysian-rocker-amy-leaves-group-search-again/1851611|accessdate=31 March 2020}}</ref> He reportedly will not be involved in any of Search's concerts in the future.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amy Search will not be taking part in the group's concert next due to month other commitments|author=Sylvia Looi|work=The Malay Mail|date=25 February 2020|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2020/02/26/amy-search-will-not-be-taking-part-in-the-groups-concert-next-month-due-to/1841100|accessdate=31 March 2020}}</ref>
==Acting career== Amy began his acting career in 1986, in the film ''Kembara Seniman Jalanan,'' directed by Nasir Jani.<ref>[http://www.sinarharian.com.my/kolumnis/nasir-jani/kembara-seniman-jalanan-masih-relevan-1.482501 Kembara Seniman Jalanan is still relevant?] Nasir Jani. ''Sinar Harian''. Accessed on 22 February 2016.</ref>
In 2010, Amy starred in the musical performance ''Suatu Masa: Amy,'' at Istana Budaya from March 26 to 28.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amy Search turns to musical |author=Rizal Johan |work=The Star Online |date=20 January 2010 |url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/1/20/nation/5505805&sec=nation |accessdate=22 January 2010 |archive-date=2019-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927080509/https://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp%3Ffile%3D/2010/1/20/nation/5505805%26sec%3Dnation |url-status=dead }}</ref> The musical, organised by the Mentari Channel Network, was accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra.<ref>{{cite news|title=Search no further for Amy|author=Nur Aqidah Azizi|publisher=Malay Mail|date=5 April 2010|url=http://www.mmail.com.my/content/32428-search-no-further-amy|accessdate=5 April 2010|archive-date=2010-04-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100409033558/http://www.mmail.com.my/content/32428-search-no-further-amy|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Personal life== Amy Search has been married four times.<ref>Dennis Chua (6 May 2019). [https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2019/05/486054/showbiz-i-didnt-marry-amy-because-he-was-rich-says-search-singers #Showbiz: I didn't marry Amy because he was rich, says Search singer's wife Nourish] ''New Straits Times''. Accessed 18 August 2019.</ref> He has five children, including Nabila Huda (b. 1984).
He is a coffee and teh tarik enthusiast and has launched his own tea brand called Phewiiit!<ref>Dennis Chua (24 March 2017). [https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/03/223993/teh-tarik-amy-search Teh tarik from Amy Search] ''New Straits Times''. Retrieved 18 August 2017.</ref>
==Discography==
===Album=== '''Solo ALBUM''' * Magic (1994) * Camouflage (1997) * Aku (1999) * Suatu Masa (2000) * IKON – A Rockstar Chronicle (2006) '''ALBUM SEARCH''' * Cinta Buatan Malaysia (1985) * Langit dan Bumi (1986) * Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur (1987) * Di Pintu Sepi (1988) * Berpaling (1988) * Fenomena (1989) * Search Live (1989) * Karisma (1990) * Sepuluh Tahun (1991) * Rampage (1992) * Double Trouble, bersama Wings (1992) * Terbaik (1994) * Gema di Timur Jauh (1995) * Gema Di Timur Jauh "Unplugged" (1995) * Rock 'N' Roll Pie (1996) * Rock N' Roll Pie Live N' Loud (1997) * Double Trouble 2, bersama Wings (1998) * Rockestra (2001) * Gothik Malam Edan (2006) * Konsert Rock Search Evolusi 2004 (2007) * Live at Planet Hollywood (2007) * Double Trouble Concert SEARCH & WINGS (2010) * Katharsis (2017) '''SINGLE''' * Cinta Kita (1991– duet with Inka Christie) * Nafas Cinta (1991– duet with Inka Christie) * Isabella '98 (1998 Duet Amy, Jamal Abdillah, Saleem & Zamani Ibrahim) * Jangan Pisahkan (2003 duet with Inka Christie) * Sesat Di Kuala Lumpur (2006 Duet Amy Search & Saleem Iklim) * Petanda (2010– duet with Karl Cromok) * Songo (2008) * Di Buku Ini (2003 duet with Inka Christie) * Akulah Pejuang (2010 OST Impak Maksima) * Isabella (2010 duet Joe Flizzow) * Kita Tetap Menang (2010 duet bersama Joe Flizzow untuk Johor Darul Takzim FC) * Simetri (2011-duet with Hazama) * Rentak Laguku (2014– duet with Bunkface) * Redha Kemenangan (2015-duet with Edrie Hashim for OST BRAVO 5)
==Filmography==
===Film=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Remark |- | 1986 | ''Kembara Seniman Jalanan'' | Self | First film, guest actor |- | rowspan="3"|1987 | ''Rozana Cinta 87'' | | guest actor |- | ''Sayang'' | Rizal | |- | ''Kepala Angin'' | | Back singer |- | rowspan="2"|1990 | ''Fenomena'' | Suhaimi | |- | ''Isabella'' | Amy | Filem usahasama Malaysia – Indonesia |- | 2005 | ''Rock'' | Juri 1 | rowspan="3"|Special appearance |- | 2010 | ''Lu Pikirlah Sendiri de Movie'' | Driver Lori Ayam |- | 2024 | ''TAN-TI-ANA'' | Self |- | 2026 | ''5 Bomoh'' | Bomoh Alami | guest actor |}
===Telefilm=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! TV Channel |- | 2017 | ''Asam Pedas Pewitt'' | Amy | TV3 |- |}
==In popular culture== Amy Search was immortalized in the form of a cartoon drawn by Lat in Lat's comic, ''Lat as Usual,'' published in 1990 by Berita Publishing''{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}'',.
==Awards and nominations== * Best Vocal Performance in an Album, album Magic, 2nd Music Industry Awards (1995) * Best Rock Album, producer Amy, album Camouflage, 5th Music Industry Awards (1998) * Best Rock Album, producer Amy & M. Nasir, album Aku, 7th Music Industry Awards (2000) * Best Vocal Performance in an Album, album Suatu Masa, 8th Music Industry Awards (2001) * Best Performance Winner, song Isabella, Song Champion Award TV3 (1989) * Platinum Disc Award Triple, album Karisma sold over 170,000 units in Malaysia (1991) * Best Album, producer Search, album Gema Di Timur Jauh "Unplugged", 3rd Music Industry Awards (1996) * Best Rock Album, producer Search, album Gema Di Timur Jauh, 3rd Music Industry Awards (1996)
=== Orders of Merit ===
* {{Flag|Melaka}} ** noframe|50px Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (D.P.S.M.) – '''Datuk''' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/2022/08/pm-ketuai-883-penerima-darjah-kebesaran-melaka-amy-search-kini-bergelar-datuk/|title=PM leads 883 recipients of the Order of Merit of Melaka, Amy Search now holds the title of Datuk|first=Muhammad Shahizam|last=Tazali|date=24 August 2022|website=Utusan Malaysia|access-date=24 August 2022}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|nm1106347}}
Category:Malaysian rock musicians Category:1958 births Category:Living people