Heartland Tales - S1E1: History of ‘Rasa Sayang Re’ | EP 1
18 Mar 2022 07:35AM
5 mins
The song “Rasa Sayang Re” is familiar to Singaporeans but its origins and even meaning is still being disputed. CNA 938’s Aslam Shah explores the song’s representation in popular media – from a Japanese propaganda film in the 40s to a Bollywood blockbuster in the 60s and what it means to both Singaporeans and Malaysians.