#SHOWBIZ: Finas backs patriotic single 'Kita Warga Malaysia' to foster unity
KUALA LUMPUR: Music and storytelling have a unique way of bringing people together, especially the younger generation.
Music and storytelling possess a remarkable ability to unite people, particularly among the younger generation. This principle underpins Kita Warga Malaysia, a patriotic song crafted for the Merdeka and Malaysia Day festivities to cultivate unity and national pride. The song's development spanned nearly two years, a testament to its meticulous creation.
Composer Dr Lee Tuck Wah meticulously crafted the track, saving individual ideas on his mobile phone before transforming them into a coherent composition. After roughly three months of refining the main structure, Dr Lee sought the endorsement of Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof Syed Nasir, President of the Dato Malaysia Foundation. Impressed by the song, Dr Lee felt a shared responsibility to contribute to the nation's glory.
The track soon garnered attention from the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), which pledged its support to the ambitious project. Finas' CEO, Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, emphasized the vital role local creators play in fostering national unity. He stressed that music and other creative content can transcend language and cultural barriers, making them powerful tools for disseminating positive messages.
Azmir highlighted that individuals, schools, local groups, and charities can collaborate to produce meaningful content for the country. The official music video for Kita Warga Malaysia, aligned with the five core principles of the Rukun Negara, is now accessible on YouTube.
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