Majulah Singapura: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Majulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. It was composed during 1956 - 1957 by the late Encik Zubir Said. It was first officially launched on December 3rd, 1959 with the National Flag and State Crest of Singapore on the inauguration of the head of state, Yang di-Pertuan Negara on the city hall steps. Majulah Singapura was adopted as Singapore's National Anthem upon independence in 1965. It is interesting to note that many Singaporeans only know the lyrics to the song but do not understand Malay. Many rely on English translations of the song to understand what they are singing.

Lyrics

Original Malay Lyrics

MAJULAH SINGAPURA

Mari kita rakyat Singapura

Sama-sama menuju bahagia

Cita-cita kita yang mulia

Berjaya Singapura

Marilah kita bersatu

Dengan semangat yang baru

Semua kita berseru

Majulah Singapura

Majulah Singapura

English Translation

ONWARD SINGAPORE

Come, fellow Singaporeans

Let us progress towards happiness together

May our noble aspiration bring

Singapore success

Come, let us unite

In a new spirit

Let our voices soar as one

Onward Singapore

Onward Singapore

Chinese Translation

前进吧，新加坡！

来吧，新加坡人民，

让我们共同向幸福迈进；

我们崇高的理想，

要使新加坡成功。

来吧，让我们以新的精神，

团结在一起；

我们齐声欢呼：

前进吧，新加坡！

前进吧，新加坡！