I have just seen the Negarakuku video clip by the Malaysian student in Taiwan after hearing much huha about it. It’s just that I’m curious that I went to YouTube and search for it. I know that it’s no longer hip to talk about it anymore - but hey, that’s what i normally do - dig up old news
Frankly speaking, after listening to the song, i think it’s quite good. So, I seriously don’t understand why the song knocked the executive desks so hard that they threatened to sue the boy?
Personally, i think the only thing he did wrong was to modify the national anthem and made it part of his song, although, honestly - correct me if i’m wrong, I can’t find any part in the Constitution that mentioned it’s illegal to modify the National Anthem. I guessed it’s more like a respect you give to the nation.
I think the issues the boy brought up was valid. It’s real, whether you like it or not. He’s not condemning the government or any religion in particular - he’s interested in showing other people (perhaps other nations) what Malaysia is all about and how he’s proud to be a Malaysian. The fact that many different race of people lives together in harmony.
I guessed the government may have to look at bigger picture, and the politicians to understand more before condemning. Damn - will I get ISA for this? ![]()
4 Responses
zewt
August 27th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
1apparently, there is a national anthem act 1968…
anyway, digging old news is good… we malaysians forget things too easily.
vincent
August 27th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
2I suppose you think its alright to liken Muslim prayers to an ‘out of tune R&B song’ and ‘cockerel crowing’??!?
ashotiwoth
August 28th, 2007 at 12:06 am
3zewt - yeah… although i don’t know for sure what i’ll dig up later.. hehe
vincent - i’m not interested in brewing up any controversy. the last thing i wanted is to be acquaintance with the ISA. let’s just say that i have Muslim friends that think the same way too. but seriousness aside, tune-wise, don’t you think so? i have heard some prayers that’s really in-tune and sweet to the ear.
we even have competitions on Quran reading, and believe me, those who won the competition really have good voices.
i’m not a muslim, and yes, i don’t appreciate people talking bad about my religion either. but if we have the chance to digest things properly, i think it’s all the case of misunderstandings……
Let’s ease things up a bit by Blog @ ashotiwoth.com
August 28th, 2007 at 12:23 am
4[…] guessed i’ve stirred the hornet’s nest with my earlier post on Negarakuku. I think it’s best that I clarified my stance on this […]
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