MUHAMMAD Ariff bin Ahmad (Haji) @ MAS
Political History of Singapore 1945–1965,
Accession Number 001052
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- Mohd Yussoff Ahmad
Interviewer
- 00:54:55
Total Running Time
- Malay
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 2
Metadata
- 15 Jun 1989
Recording Date
- 00:28:20
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. How Zubir Said approached him to comment on lyrics of National Anthem (Majulah Singapura). His comments on Malay words used. Definition between Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Kebangsaan. He asked Zubir Said to use Bahasa Kebangsaan. Methods he used to get right words for lyrics. Why he was approached by Zubir Said. How they met and discussed about the lyrics. Differences between old and improved lyrics. His feeling about the lyrics then.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 2
Metadata
- 15 Jun 1989
Recording Date
- 00:26:35
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Continuation of his feeling about the lyrics then. His other involvement with Zubir Said. His friendship with Zubir Zaid. How he felt when the song was selected as a national anthem. Reaction from community; from teachers. Zubir Said was angry when someone else tried to share credits for composition of Majulah Singapura. His views on Zubir Said. His hopes on Majulah Singapura.
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