KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin says she is honoured that her song Anta Permana is on British monarch King Charles III's personal playlist.
"Music transcends culture, race, and language. I never expected Anta Permana to be chosen, and at the same time, for King Charles III to know that the song is about love," she shared in a radio interview video posted on her Instagram.
In his introduction to the song, King Charles said that the song is by "outstanding Malaysian artiste Siti Nurhaliza".
"It tells a story about love that is stronger than time," he said.
The song's composer, Hael Hussaini, also did not expect the track, which he co-wrote with Ezra Kong, to be selected by King Charles.
"God be praised, I am proud (to be Malaysian)," Hael wrote in an Instagram post, accompanied by a Malaysian flag emoji.
Netizens also expressed their pride that Anta Permana is part of The King's Music Room programme on Apple Music, released in conjunction with the 2025 Commonwealth Day celebrations, Bernama reported.
On Instagram, user @i.am.khairul.anwar congratulated Hael and Ezra for producing a world-class piece that is appreciated by international listeners, calling their work "valuable and exclusive."
Meanwhile, @Md.ikmns commented that Anta Permana has a melody and lyrics that give off a "royal vibe."
On Facebook, Adam Adnan remarked, "Wow, this is no ordinary feat-perfectly fitting for Siti's level… Her voice is legendary, the true voice of a Malay star."
Instagram user @NurAinfleur wrote, "There are 56 Commonwealth countries, but only 17 songs made it to the playlist, and only four are non-English songs… Clearly, the selection wasn't just because Malaysia is a Commonwealth country."
The British monarch's playlist is available on Apple Music featuring a mix of music from around the world.
It features performers such as Bob Marley, Diana Ross, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Beyonce and Michael Buble.
