Origins of Johor’s beloved anthem


Johor state anthem “Lagu Bangsa Johor” can be traced back some 110 years ago. The song is memorised by heart by all Johoreans regardless of race. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

IT is a song that is always sung by every Johorean by heart but not many know the origin of the state anthem, Lagu Bangsa Johor, which can be traced back some 110 years ago.

The Lagu Bangsa Johor is not only sung at schools during assembly but also before government events and at Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football games, both at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium and the club away matches.

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