Singapore
The National Anthem
The Pledge
THE
NATIONAL ANTHEM
(you can hear the midi in the background)
MAJULAH SINGAPURA
Mari kita rakyat Singapura
Sama-sama menuju bahagia
Cita-cita kita yang mulia
Berjaya Singapura
Marilah kita bersatu
Dengan semangat yang baru
Semua kita berseru
Majulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura
The Origin
The National Anthem was written in the wake of nationalism during 1956-57.
Its composer, the late Encik Zubir Said, had written it on the basis of
two words, "Majulah Singapura" or "Onward Singapore". The patriotic song
was first performed by the Singapore Chamber Ensemble on the occasion of
the opening of the newly renovated Victoria Theatre. It was launched on
3 December 1959 together with the National Flag and the State Crest, at
the installation of the new Head of State, Yang di-Pertuan Negara, at the
City Hall steps. Upon independence in 1965, "Majulah Singapura" was adopted
as the republic's National Anthem.
Its Meaning
ONWARD SINGAPORE
(English Translation)
We, the people of Singapore
Together march towards happiness
Our noble aspiration
To make Singapore a success
Let us all unite
In a new spirit
Together we proclaim
Onward Singapore
Onward Singapore
(Chinese Translation)
(Tamil Translation)
THE
PLEDGE
The Origin
Initially penned by Mr S Rajaratnam in 1966, the Pledge was written against
the backdrop of racial riots in the 1950s and 1960s. Mr Rajaratnam revealed
that the dream was about building "a Singapore we are proud of". He believed
that language, race and religion were divisive factors, but the Pledge
emphasizes that these differences can be overcome if Singaporeans cared
enough about their country. The draft text was handed to the then Prime
Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew, who polished the text before submitting it to
the Cabinet.
OUR PLEDGE
We, the citizens of Singapore,
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society
based on justice and equality
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and
progress for our nation.
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Created on 14th September 1998
Modified on 4th June 1999