Defying his father’s wish for him to join the Dutch army, Zubir Said took a leap of faith and left Indonesia for Singapore at the age of 21. He made a name for himself in the local music scene, rising through the ranks with his talent.

A key figure during the golden age of Malay cinema in Singapore, Zubir’s compositions helped shape the country's musical landscape. His most enduring legacy, "Majulah Singapura", would eventually become an integral part of Singapore’s national identity.

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