Lawyer memorises 113 national anthems, loves ‘Negaraku’


PETALING JAYA: Thean See Xien has memorised 113 national anthems in the past 15 years, but Negaraku still holds a very special place in his heart.

Thean, 31, said he was moved to tears when he learned about the origins of Malaysia’s national anthem during a TedTalk by composer Saidah Rastam last year.

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