True Malaysian: Usman Awang's poetic legacy lifted up in four languages

Omar Ali's recital of 'Beli Buatan Malaysia' was one of the highlights at the recent 'Experiencing Usman Awang' theatre tribute at KLPac. Photo: Bernama

"When can all citizens enjoy rights; To the same justice, the same treatment; And be known as one race: Bangsa Malaysia?"

The poem titled My Friend, translated from the original version of Sahabatku, was recited by theatre veteran Joe Hasham with a dance performance by Feyee Bethany, during the staging of Experiencing Usman Awang at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac), recently.