KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — After nearly three decades of being one of the songs close to the hearts of Malaysians, composer Datuk Wah Idris hopes to see Standing in the Eyes of the World receive greater recognition as a special national song.
Wah, 69, said the song, popularised by singer Ella, has its own significance and deserves to be recognised as part of the country’s musical heritage, as well as performed at various official events and national programmes.
He said the song should be given its own platform and recognition as a musical work capable of uniting Malaysians regardless of their backgrounds, while also carrying the nation’s message onto the international stage.
In this regard, he proposed that the matter be given due consideration and brought to the attention of the relevant authorities for further discussion.
