PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Wisma Putra today hosted a virtual orchestra involving 60 musicians from 26 countries to mark Malaysia’s 63rd National Day.
The orchestra, conducted by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, featured national favourites Negaraku, Cindai, Puteri Santubong, Warisan, Tanah Pusaka, Bahtera Merdeka and Malaysia Prihatin in a concert lasting more than 40 minutes.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said Wisma Putra collaborated with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Dewan Filharmonik Petronas to organise the virtual National Day 2020 Reception.
“True to the Malaysian spirit and value of ‘Unity in Diversity’, the 60 musicians from 26 different nationalities performing beautiful renditions of our nation’s favourite songs. So many different instruments, yet all you will hear is one beautiful symphony, playing in unison, in perfect harmony.
“This is the Malaysia we have come to love, cherish and defend. This is the Malaysia we are proud of,” he said in a special video recording showcased live on his Facebook today.
Hishammuddin said this year’s National Day theme “Malaysia Prihatin” described the reality and the spirit of Malaysians coming together in this challenging time.
“It also reflects our patriotism, unity as well as our love for the country, regardless of our race, religion or political belief – this is, the true meaning of ‘Malaysia Prihatin’,” he said.
Hishammuddin also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to Wisma Putra frontliners in missions abroad who had worked tirelessly in facilitating the repatriation of Malaysians during the COVID-19 pandemic and still continue to diligently monitor the well-being of Malaysian citizens overseas.
— NNN-BERNAMA
