No need for a new national anthem, it’s a symbol of nationhood, says S’wak minister


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 03 Oct 2019

KUCHING: There is no need for a new national anthem to replace Negaraku, which has been accepted and respected by Malaysians since the nation's formation, says Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

The Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said national anthems were rarely changed as they were seen as a sacred symbol of nationhood.

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