Juwita Suwito

Juwita Suwito was born in Terendak Camp, Malacca, to a Chinese Indonesian father who served as a Methodist pastor and a Singaporean mother who was a church organist.[1][2][note 1] She has an older brother named Aubrey Suwito, who is a pianist, keyboardist, songwriter, arranger and producer. She mainly spent her early years either in Tranquerah or Klebang Besar. She would float paper boats after every downpour in a field[note 2] close to her Tranquerah home. She later learnt to play a piano through her mother. Her family migrated to Kuala Lumpur before she turned 10 where she received education from Bukit Bintang Girls' School in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.[2][3]

Juwita began pursuing her career in her late teens as a backing vocalist for leading Malaysian artistes at gigs, mega concerts and prominent award shows.[4] She soon adapted to it and was frequently called upon for song recordings for East Asian publishing houses. She had her breakthrough when some of these recordings were regionally released and caught the attention of various curious listeners. “Breathe Again” was published by Warner Music Taiwan in the original soundtrack for ‘The Outsiders’ Taiwanese drama series.[4] In July 2003, Suwito performed a song she wrote according to the theme ‘Leading Change' while representing Malaysia at the YWCA World Council & International Women’s Summit in Brisbane.[4][note 3]

In 2004, Suwito started coaching the finalists of the inaugural 'Malaysian Idol'.[4] In recent years (as of 2008), she started guest coaching on reality shows, namely 'One in a Million' and 'Mentor'. She was also enlisted on the LG MyStarz mentoring team consisting of Malaysia's top musicians.[4]

As of 2007, she has a full-time job as a YWCA Malaysia National General Secretary.[1]