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NATIONAL ANTHEM
(NEGARAKU)
O22 FFICIAL YEAR BOOK 2020 “Negaraku However, the four (4) final songs were
rejected by the Special Committee
Tanah tumpahnya darah ku of the National Anthem Selection
(JKPLK), led by Tunku Abdul Rahman
Rakyat hidup bersatu dan maju Putra Al-Haj. Tunku Abdul Rahman
Putra Al-Haj instead recommended
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan the state anthem of Perak as the
basis for creating a national anthem
Raja kita selamat bertakhta of Malaysia. The proposal had been
agreed bythe other members of JKPLK.
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan The music score for “Negaraku” was
provided by Alfonso Soliano (Leader
Raja kita selamat bertakhta” of the Radio Orchestra of Malaya),
D.S.P Croff (Music Director, the Royal
*(Maestoso) Police Band), Captain Lenthall (Music
Director, the Malay Military Band,
History of National Anthem Port Dickson) and A.T. Reed (General
(Negaraku) Director of Radio Malaya). The lyrics
was prepared by Saiful Bahri bin
The national song was created in Alias who won RM1,000 through
1957 and the selection of the song lyric creation competition by the
was made by former Prime Minister, government at that time.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni
Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim The national anthem, “Negaraku” was
Shah. The rhythm of “Negaraku” was heard for the first time on the stroke
quoted from the rhythm of the state of midnight on 31 August 1957, at the
anthem of Perak, Allah Lanjutkan Selangor Club field. That historical
Usia Sultan. “Negaraku” emphasises evening witnessed the Union Jack
loyalty and unity for national progress. flag was lowered and replaced with
This song serves the purpose to the flag of the Federation of Malaya,
inculcate the spirit of patriotism and accompanied by the national anthem
love for the homeland. The idea to “Negaraku”. Starting from this moment,
create the national anthem arose the song “Negaraku” continued to be
when the country was then preparing the national anthem.
to celebrate its Independence Day.
The national anthem should be
played during the proclamation of
Independence which was set on 31
August 1957.
Thus, in February 1957, an official
anthem creation contest was held.
* Maestoso means:
An Italian musical term to direct performers to play a passage of a composition in a stately, dignified
and majestic fashion. Can be played by an orchestra & grand piano.
(NEGARAKU)
O22 FFICIAL YEAR BOOK 2020 “Negaraku However, the four (4) final songs were
rejected by the Special Committee
Tanah tumpahnya darah ku of the National Anthem Selection
(JKPLK), led by Tunku Abdul Rahman
Rakyat hidup bersatu dan maju Putra Al-Haj. Tunku Abdul Rahman
Putra Al-Haj instead recommended
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan the state anthem of Perak as the
basis for creating a national anthem
Raja kita selamat bertakhta of Malaysia. The proposal had been
agreed bythe other members of JKPLK.
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan kurniakan The music score for “Negaraku” was
provided by Alfonso Soliano (Leader
Raja kita selamat bertakhta” of the Radio Orchestra of Malaya),
D.S.P Croff (Music Director, the Royal
*(Maestoso) Police Band), Captain Lenthall (Music
Director, the Malay Military Band,
History of National Anthem Port Dickson) and A.T. Reed (General
(Negaraku) Director of Radio Malaya). The lyrics
was prepared by Saiful Bahri bin
The national song was created in Alias who won RM1,000 through
1957 and the selection of the song lyric creation competition by the
was made by former Prime Minister, government at that time.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni
Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim The national anthem, “Negaraku” was
Shah. The rhythm of “Negaraku” was heard for the first time on the stroke
quoted from the rhythm of the state of midnight on 31 August 1957, at the
anthem of Perak, Allah Lanjutkan Selangor Club field. That historical
Usia Sultan. “Negaraku” emphasises evening witnessed the Union Jack
loyalty and unity for national progress. flag was lowered and replaced with
This song serves the purpose to the flag of the Federation of Malaya,
inculcate the spirit of patriotism and accompanied by the national anthem
love for the homeland. The idea to “Negaraku”. Starting from this moment,
create the national anthem arose the song “Negaraku” continued to be
when the country was then preparing the national anthem.
to celebrate its Independence Day.
The national anthem should be
played during the proclamation of
Independence which was set on 31
August 1957.
Thus, in February 1957, an official
anthem creation contest was held.
* Maestoso means:
An Italian musical term to direct performers to play a passage of a composition in a stately, dignified
and majestic fashion. Can be played by an orchestra & grand piano.
