Doodle honours Saloma, Malaysia's first National Songbird


Today's Google Doodle shines the spotlight on legend Saloma in honour of her being Malaysia’s first Biduanita Negara back in 1978. — Google

Malaysian legendary performer Saloma is highlighted in today’s Google Doodle (Nov 26), coinciding with the anniversary of her receiving Malaysia’s first Biduanita Negara (National Songbird) award.

On this day in 1978, she was accorded the award for her contributions to the country’s music industry.

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