Skip to content

Negaraku

Malaysia 101: National Anthem – No Malaysian Should Ever Disrespect It

“If you forget the words to your own song, you can always claim artistic license. Forget the words to the national anthem and you’re screwed.” ~ Lyle Lovett

YouTube player

Looking at this video when it came out a couple of days ago, I thought that these are not Malaysians. From the looks of them, I thought they are probably from China attending some function in the country and by sheer ignorance; do not know the national anthem of the country. It is understandable if they choose not to stand up and respect the national anthem.

Read More »Malaysia 101: National Anthem – No Malaysian Should Ever Disrespect It

Malaysia 101: Embracing “Negaraku” – Respect and Reverence

merdeka malaysia tunku abdul rahman independence patriotism negaraku

Since the independence day in 1957, “Negaraku” has become a symbol of Malaysian identity and unity. It is played on various occasions, from national ceremonies to sporting events, instilling a sense of pride and patriotism in the hearts of Malaysians. Image source: Wikipedia

Read More »Malaysia 101: Embracing “Negaraku” – Respect and Reverence