He said the project, “Getaran 88 Kekunci Hati”, was launched in September 2018 to ensure that the piano, which is about 60 years old, could be played again.
They had collected RM25,000 during the first round of collections.
“However, the piano is still not fully usable. To restore the piano 100%, the National Archives needs another RM50,000,” he said.
He disclosed this at an event to gather more funds and fete the early contributors for the project at the Pustaka Peringatan P Ramlee in Setapak here today.
It was launched by Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik.
Azemi said the piano was used by P Ramlee in producing various songs which went on to receive numerous awards.
The piano can now be used partially, producing 90% of its original sound.
The piano, produced by Herrburger Brooks from the United Kingdom, was reported to have been bought by P Ramlee from C Nang Hong & Co.