Harvey Malaiholo

Harvey Malaihollo
Born
Harvey Benjamin Malaihollo

(1962-05-03) May 3, 1962
Jakarta, Indonesia
Other nameHarvey Malaihollo
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • politician
Years active1970s–present
Political party
PDI-P (since 2019)
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Member of the People's Representative Council
In office
January 11, 2022 – September 30, 2024
Interim Replacement
Preceded byJimmy Demianus Ijie
Succeeded byNone
ConstituencyWest Papua

Harvey Benjamin Malaihollo (born May 3, 1962) is an Indonesian actor, singer and politician of Ambon, Maluku descent.[1][2] He is an interim replacement member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) who served from 2022 to 2024 from the electoral district of West Papua.[3][4]

Early life and family

Harvey Benjamin Malaihollo was born on May 3, 1962, in Jakarta, Indonesia.[2][5] He is the grandson of legendary Indonesian singer Bram Titaley (also known as Bram Aceh), a renowned keroncong and Hawaiian singer.[1][2][6] His mother, Maudy Titaley, was a member of the Titaley Sisters, a vocal group formed by the daughters of the Titaley family.[1][2][7] His father, Daniel Benjamin Malaihollo, was a sailor who met Maudy while they were both members of a church choir.[7]

Harvey grew up in a musically inclined family. At the age of eight, he began singing alongside his grandfather, Bram Titaley, and often substituted for absent members of the Titaley Sisters.[7][8] He recalled, "If one voice was missing, I would replace it. If voice three was absent, I'd take over voice three."[7] His early exposure to music through family gatherings helped shape his musicianship.[7]

Career

Music career

Harvey Malaihollo began his singing career in the 1970s.[2][7] His first payment for singing came in 1975 when he performed at RRI.[7] His breakthrough came in 1976 when he won first place in the National Youth Radio and Television Star (Bintang Radio dan Televisi Remaja) competition for the male category.[2][7][5] This victory is widely regarded as the formal starting point of his professional music career.[2][7]

In 1977, he released his debut studio album, Vol 1.[1][5] Since then, Harvey has produced 12 solo albums and 10 duet records.[2][7] He was part of the group known as "The Big Five" among Indonesian musicians and music industry professionals of his era.[8]

In the 1980s, Harvey's hard work and patience earned him solid star status in the industry, especially after winning the national pop song festival "Bintang Radio and TV".[8]

International achievements

Harvey has won various national and international song festivals, earning him the nickname macan festival or "festival tiger" for his deep involvement in local and international competitions.[8]

In 1982, he represented Indonesia at the 13th World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, Japan, held at Budokan.[9][10] He performed the song "Lady," written by Anton Issoedibyo, accompanied by the Geronimo Singers (which included Agustina Tetelepta, Yuliaty Tetelepta, and Rafika Duri).[9][10] He won the Kawakami Special Award.[2][9][10] Among the competitors he outperformed were Celine Dion (representing France) and Bryan Adams (representing Canada).[9][10][2] In 2010, Harvey reflected on the achievement, stating, "It was the result of my hard work. I just happened to be able to beat Celine Dion and Bryan Adams at that time."[10]

In 1986, he won "The Best Singer" at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, also at Budokan.[8] He also won Best Performer at the 1st Golden Kite World Song Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1984), and 2nd Prize at the 2nd Golden Kite World Song Festival (1986).[8] In 1988, he won Best Singer at the ASEAN Pop Song Festival in Singapore.[8] He participated in the World Song Festival in Vina del Mar, Chile (1988), and performed with the Bhaskara Band at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, Netherlands (1991).[8]

In 2011, he received the Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia Award from the Indonesian Singers, Songwriters, and Music Arrangers Association (PAPPRI).[11]

Later career and milestones

In 2012, Harvey held a concert to mark 35 years of his career, titled "35 Tahun Berkarya Harvey Malaihollo—Tetaplah Bersamaku," at the Jakarta Convention Center.[7][12] The concert featured music director Andi Rianto and guest stars including Sheila Majid, Bob Tutupoly, SM*SH, Mike Mohede, and Mikha Tambayong.[7]

In 2016, he performed with the jazz quartet Shadow Puppets at the Jakarta Old Town Jazz Series.[13] The collaboration showcased modern jazz versions of Indonesian classics written by legendary songwriters such as Ismail Marzuki, Sam Saimun, and Bing Slamet.[13]

By 2023, Harvey had been active in the music industry for 48 years.[1][8] He has released several singles and continued to perform, stating that he cannot stop singing, as it is his life's calling.[1][8] Some of his well-known songs include "Jerat," "Dara," "Pelabuhan Cinta," and "Begitulah Cinta."[1]

In October 2025, Harvey celebrated 50 years of his career with a concert titled "I'm Still Here" at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theatre in South Jakarta.[14][15] The concert featured 25 songs arranged by Andi Rianto and Cavelle Secioria, with performances by his niece Mikha Tambayong, Barcena Bestandhi, and Piche Kota.[14] He stated that the concert was a form of gratitude and a way to share happiness with his fans.[15]

Political career

In the 2019 Indonesian legislative election, Harvey Malaihollo ran as a candidate for the House of Representatives (DPR-RI) from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) for the West Papua electoral district.[16] He secured 16,993 votes but was not initially elected.[16][6]

On January 11, 2022, he was appointed and inaugurated as an interim replacement member of the House of Representatives, following the passing of Jimmy Demianus Ijie.[3][6] He served on Commission IX of the DPR.[17]

In May 2022, Harvey faced a controversy when he was accused of watching a pornographic video during a meeting.[18][19] The Ethics Council (MKD) investigated the matter but decided to stop the case.[18] Harvey provided clarification to his party faction, PDI-P, and the case was eventually closed.[19]

He ran again in the 2024 legislative election but was not elected.[20]

Personal life

Harvey is married to Lolita, who also serves as his manager. Together, they have two sons, Joshua Benjamin and Benjamin Joshua.[7]

Discography

Solo albums

  • Vol 1 (1977)
  • Sudah Kubilang
  • Coklat Susu
  • Senja Dibatas Kota
  • Taragak (1987; Minang Pop Album)
  • Aku Begini Kau Begitu (1989)
  • Mau Tak Mau (1989)
  • Kugapai Hari Esok
  • Pengertian (1993)
  • Hidup Yang Sepi
  • Sentuhan Kasih (1998)
  • Tetaplah Bersamaku (1998)
  • Begitulah Cinta (2000)

Duet albums

  • Bagian 1 (1985) – with Ireng Maulana
  • Volume 2 – with Ireng Maulana
  • Merah Biru Bossanova – with Ireng Maulana
  • Volume 1 (1977) – with Rafika Duri
  • Volume 3 (1978) – with Rafika Duri
  • Rafika & Harvey – with Rafika Duri
  • Titian Karier (1983) – with Rafika Duri
  • Cinta Dan Kedamaian – with Tina
  • Gempita dalam Dada – with Elfa Secioria
  • Old And New – with Bram Titaley

Compilation albums

  • Reflections Of Harvey Malaihollo – Greatest Hits 1987–2007
  • Harvey Malaihollo dan Teman Bintang (2012)

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1979 Pelajaran Cinta Lesmono

Awards and recognition

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1976 Bintang Radio dan Televisi Remaja First Place – Male Category N/a Won [2][7]
1982 World Popular Song Festival Kawakami Special Award "Lady" Won [2][9]
1984 Golden Kite World Song Festival Best Performer N/a Won [8]
1986 World Popular Song Festival Best Singer N/a Won [8]
1986 Golden Kite World Song Festival 2nd Prize N/a Won [8]
1988 ASEAN Pop Song Festival Best Singer N/a Won [8]
2008 Anugerah Musik Indonesia Best Collaborative Production "Aku Sadari" (with Dian Pramana Poetra) Nominated [21]
2011 Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia Award N/a N/a Won [11]

Electoral history

Election Legislative body Electoral district Political party Vote count Result
2019 People's Representative Council West Papua Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle 16,993 votes X markN Not Elected
2024 People's Representative Council Southwest Papua Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle Unknown X markN Not Elected

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Harvey Malaihollo: Kalau Enggak Nyanyi, Saya Sakit". Kompas (in Indonesian). November 7, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Siregar, Lisa (September 2, 2012). "Harvey Malaihollo: Great art comes from 'a clean heart'". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Rapat Paripurna Resmi Lantik Harvey Malaihollo dan Dian Istiqomah jadi Anggota PAW DPR". Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia. January 11, 2022. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Harvey Malaihollo Resmi Dilantik Jadi Anggota DPR PAW". Kompas (in Indonesian). January 11, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Harvey Malaihollo – Qobuz". Qobuz. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Profil Harvey Malaihollo, Penyanyi yang Kini Jadi Anggota DPR PAW dari Papua Barat". Tribunnews (in Indonesian). January 11, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Sartono, Frans (September 22, 2012). Sofyan, Eko Hendrawan (ed.). "Harvey Malaihollo, Kebahagiaan 35 Tahun Bernyanyi". Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Harvey Malaihollo, dari Bintang Radio ke Panggung DPR". Kompas (in Indonesian). November 8, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Harvey Malaihollo, Pernah Kalahkan Celine Dion di Ajang Lagu Pop Dunia". RRI.co.id (in Indonesian). February 14, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 "Harvey Malaihollo Ungguli Celine Dion dan Bryan Adams di Ajang World Pop Song Festival". Okezone (in Indonesian). February 15, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Menbudpar Sematkan Satyalencana Kebudayaan 2010". ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2011.
  12. ↑ "Harvey Malaihollo to celebrate 35 years of music". The Jakarta Post. August 24, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Jakarta Old Town Jazz Series to commence tonight". The Jakarta Post. December 16, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Harvey Malaihollo Rayakan 50 Tahun Berkarya Lewat Konser 'I'm Still Here'". Kompas (in Indonesian). October 15, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "Konser 50 Tahun Harvey Malaihollo, Sebuah Perayaan dan Ungkapan Syukur". Kompas (in Indonesian). October 20, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  16. 1 2 "Harvey Malaihollo: Dari Panggung Musik ke Senayan". Kompas (in Indonesian). December 15, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Harvey Malaihollo Anggota Komisi IX DPR RI". DPR E-Media (in Indonesian). Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  18. 1 2 "Harvey Malaihollo Dilaporkan ke MKD DPR soal Video Dewasa". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). May 12, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  19. 1 2 "Harvey Malaihollo Dipanggil MKD DPR, Ini Penjelasannya". detik.com (in Indonesian). May 18, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Harvey Malaihollo Gagal Lolos ke Senayan, Ini 5 Caleg DPR RI Dapil Papua Barat Daya dengan Suara Terbanyak". Tribunnews (in Indonesian). March 20, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  21. ↑ "11th AMI AWARDS (2008)". Anugerah Musik Indonesia. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
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