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After the performance, the two
leading performers accepted
an interview.
were performed flawlessly by all the
performers. Thunderous applause from
other students occurred after the song
ended. 1.Time for preparing this performance?
The preparation of the song ‘Sejahtera
Later at 8.00 a.m., the part that Malaysia’ started a month ago. However,
excites most of the students finally they were informed to perform another
started. A representative from Air song ‘Jalur Gemilang’ two weeks before
Scouts shouted ‘Merdeka’ seven times the performance.
sonorously as a tribute to the Founding
Father of our Nation, Tunku Abdul 2.Have you faced any difficulties?
Rahman who shouted at Stadium They both agreed that it was the lyrics.
Merdeka in 1957. In this celebration, Although they have heard these songs
the students get to understand that our from a young age, they were not familiar
Principal Chua Li Li giving her speech country’s independence has not come with the lyrics. So, they need to work
Teacher Fatin reciting her easily. So, we must cherish the harmony hard on memorizing the verses.
poem passionately our country has now. Besides, our School
After the enthusiastic speech from should be thanked for hosting such a 3.Feeling nervous when performing?
the Principal, Teacher Fatin from the meaningful celebration, we hope it can Or any other feelings?
Sejarah team recited a poem written be held next year too. Before ending, the They both felt nervous since it has been a
by herself named ‘Family’. Through her performers, students, teachers and the long time since they performed in front
passionate voice, she expressed the fact Principal then took a group photo. of a multitude of audiences. However,
that although we have already gained Hui Yeng said her nervousness had
independence, she feels that our minds eased a lot after completely immersing
and souls are still colonized. She hopes Group photo herself in the music.
for the people of Malaysia to appreciate
and maintain this hard-earned peace by 4.Satisfied with the performance? Rate
respecting all races. from 0-10.
Hui Yeng rated it 8. Although the
performance turned out with some
At 7.50 am, the President of the
Music Composing Society, Seow Hui small mistakes like inaccurate tempo,
Yeng and Austin Yap Ze Xuan from after all, it was still considered
Jr1S1 along with Junior 1 students and successful. The part harmonizing with
Kuen Cheng Kindergarten’s children Austin and the rest of the students was
sang two songs, ‘Jalur Gemilang’ and the most enjoyable part for Hui Yeng.
‘Sejahtera Malaysia’ together. These songs
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