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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Dr Sam moved as Malaysians of all races sing 'Saya Anak Malaysia'
KUALA LUMPUR: The patriotic song "Saya Anak Malaysia" continues to resonate across generations, with Malaysians of all races embracing it as a symbol of national pride and love for their country. Its singer, Salim Ibrahim, 72, better known as Dr Sam, said he was deeply moved to see Malaysians from diverse backgrounds passionately singing the song whenever it is played. "Thanks to Allah. It touches me to see not only Malays, but also Chinese and Indians singing this song together," he said emotionally. He recalled how, in the past, his housing area would resonate with the chant of Saya Anak Malaysia when the local Chinese community paraded on Aug 31, singing the song. Dr Sam was a guest performer at the launch of National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, officiated by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Bahasa Melayu today. He admitted that he became emotional when he heard schoolchildren, youth, and university students singing the song, even if they had never met him. "Although the song is 39 years old, people still sing it. Even the children sing along… during the performance today, the IPG students joined in, and I felt deeply moved," he said, admitting he nearly shed tears. Dr Sam said he never imagined that the song, composed by renowned musician Datuk M. Nasir with lyrics by S. Amin Shahab in 1986, would endure as a patriotic emblem for Malaysians. One of his fondest memories was its first performance at the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Auditorium, where the hall resounded with enthusiastic singing on the eve of National Day. "The entire hall echoed… I will never forget that moment," he said with a smile. He added that the song's enduring appeal lies in its simple melody and memorable lyrics, which resonate with Malaysians of all ages and races. "When people hear this song, everyone feels like part of one big family called Malaysia. That is what makes me proud," he said.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Dr Sam Touched By Malaysians Of All Races Singing 'Saya Anak Malaysia'
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The patriotic song 'Saya Anak Malaysia' remains evergreen across generations, as Malaysians of all races continue to embrace it as a symbol of love and pride in being citizens of the nation. Its singer, Salim Ibrahim, 72, better known as Dr Sam, said he was touched to see Malaysians of various backgrounds singing the song with passion whenever it was played. 'Grateful to Allah. I am moved to see that not only Malays but also Chinese and Indians sing this song together,' he said emotionally. He recalled how, in the past, his housing area once resonated with the chant of 'Saya Anak Malaysia' when the Chinese community paraded on Aug 31 while singing the song. Earlier, Dr Sam was a guest performer at the Launch of the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2025 for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, officiated by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Bahasa Melayu here, today. According to Dr Sam, he became emotional every time he heard schoolchildren, youth, and even university students sing the song, despite not knowing him personally. 'Although the song is 39 years old, people still sing it until now. Even the children sing it… earlier during the performance, the IPG students sang along, and I felt very emotional,' he said, admitting he almost shed tears. Dr Sam said he never imagined that the song, composed by renowned composer Datuk M. Nasir with lyrics by S. Amin Shahab in 1986, would remain evergreen as a patriotic identity for Malaysians. His sweetest memory was when the song was first performed at the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Auditorium, where the entire hall resounded with enthusiastic singing on the eve of National Day.
Hype Malaysia
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) From Joking Around To Practising Local Songs: What Happened Backstage At BTOB's KL Show
BTOB (비투비) just dropped the behind-the-scenes video from their '3, 2, 1 GO! MELympic' fan-concert in Kuala Lumpur from April 19, 2025. Being a fly on the wall in this scenario might've led to some melting and serious fangirling (or fanboying) – see the time they became school boys for reference. From the group that brought you 'Pray (I'll Be Your Man)' and 'Missing You', the aegyo was off the charts, all this while doing the serious prep work for putting on a show. Whether it was mic checks, playful banter about 'fried rice,' or last-minute Malay practice, how are they just as charming behind the curtains as on stage? The video opens with the members greeting each other and preparing for rehearsal. Despite leader Eunkwang's (은광) ankle injury, he is seen energetically participating in the rehearsal while seated, unable to resist dancing from the waist up. Mic checks, warm-up banter, and playful moments. At one point, the group discovered the name of the concert's organiser, Fried Rice Entertainment, only to mistake it for a catering company. In another memorable segment, the group practised part of the local classic 'Saya Anak Malaysia', expressing excitement to connect with their Malaysian fans in a more personal way. Hyunsik (현식) even went full multilingual, practising four languages—Korean, English, Chinese, and Malay—for the fan interaction moments. Just before the concert, Eunkwang lamented missing his chance to snap a selfie in a beret outfit due to a quick costume change, prompting a mini photo mission backstage. The vlog also features snippets of the members getting ready in their custom-made T-shirts, optimising their cuteness for the acts later, and sharing thoughts on reconnecting with Melodys in Malaysia after a seven-year wait. During the MELympic games, Peniel (프니엘) and Minhyuk (민혁) shine as they lead their teams during the fan-interactive portion of the concert, filled with competitive shooting games, ball-rolling races, and a lighthearted aegyo competition. The energy from Melodys in the crowd really lifted the group's spirits, making it the highlight of the video. Toward the end, fans surprised BTOB with a touching tribute video and group sing-along, visibly moving the members. In return, BTOB expressed their gratitude and love, promising to return to Malaysia soon. Eunkwang commented, 'Seven years' worth of energy just exploded all at once,' which captures the emotional weight of the reunion. As the video ended, the members shared their reflections. The boys expressed their love and commented, 'This was a nice chance to recharge from the fan love', before warping space and time by teleporting to their next stop—Hong Kong. Watch the full video below: Gan contributed to the article.
