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Contest for 1Malaysia song

April 27, 2009

KUALA KLAWANG, 27 April 2009: The Information, Communication and Culture Ministry will launch a contest to identify the best composer for the 1Malaysia song. 

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said just like other songs that inculcate patriotism in their composition, especially songs like Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita and those that promote reading, the ministry also wanted the 1Malaysia song lyrics to attract listeners.

“God willing, I hope we can get a good response from composers and we hope to pick the best composition,” he told reporters after attending a dinner hosted by Kelab Rekreasi Warga Tua, Kuala Klawang here last night.      

Dr Rais who is also Jelebu Member of Parliament said the song would represent all races.

The 1Malaysia song, to be in composed in Bahasa Malaysia, would be widely aired on all TV and radio stations according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s wishes.

Dr Rais also said he was surprised with his appointment to the Umno supreme council by Najib, who is also Umno president, on 24 April.

“I did not expect to be among those appointed but I am deeply honoured with the announcement and hope to do my very best to strengthen the party,” he said. — Bernama

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Malaysia, Communication and Culture Ministry, contest, Dr Rais Yatim, information, Najib Razak, patriotic, song, supreme council, Umno

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  1. WY Kam says

    April 27, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    1Malaysia, kata En Razak (bukan Altantunya),
    Satu Malaysia, One Malaysia,
    Apa maksudnya, apa maksudnya…
    Semua pun confuse, satu Malaysia.

    1Malaysia bawah penjajahan Umno,
    kata En Anwar,
    1Malaysia bersatu padu untuk Umno,
    kata En Rais,
    1Malaysia kerja untuk saya (baca Umno),
    kata En Toyo,
    Apa maksudnya? apa maksudnya … I dunno.
    oh oh
    1Malaysia….

  2. D Lim says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    A song which binds is a song which reflects the sentiments of the people. Blind patriotism can be dangerous but patriotism based on feelings of inclusion and justice for all creeds of colour, religion and culture is the ultimate bond of a society. It is useless to sing a song where one cannot relate with. I hope whoever writes the song, will remember this.

  3. amir says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Shanon to the rescue!

  4. katak says

    April 27, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    1 MALAYSIA
    written by katak

    Oh, welcome to Najib’s paradise
    C 4 yourself with your own eyes
    Corruption and racism across the land
    When it involves Umno what also can

    CHORUS
    1Malaysia means false democracy
    Say goodbye to meritocracy and equality
    1Malaysia concept is the best
    If you don’t agree we will ISA your ass

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