MBKS captures festive spirit with new year melody

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has come up with its first-ever single to cast the spotlight on unity among the diverse ethnic groups in Sarawak through a lunar New Year melody.

The new year song, titled “Let’s get together!” was crafted and composed by renowned musician, Ang Chee Ciang, with production credited to local music producer Sim Kok How.

The music infuses the traditional Sarawak instrument, the Sape, adding a distinctive Sarawakian touch to the Chinese New Year melody.

According to MBKS in a statement, the recording of this New Year song aims to capture the festive ambience of Kuching during the lunar New Year.

Official cover of the song “Let’s Get Together!”

“Through the melody of “Reunion is Here,” the song narrates the New Year spirit of the people in Kuching, showcasing the collective celebration of this festival by individuals of all ethnic backgrounds and portraying the harmonious beauty of Sarawak,” it said.

MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng’s voice is also featured in this song.

Furthermore, the production team behind the music video for this New Year anthem included percussionist and sape players from the Sim Kok How Music Academy.

The video was shot at multiple well known locales, including in front of the MBKS Building, Malaysia-China Friendship Park, and the Cat Museum, Petra Jaya here.

Additionally, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian also makes a special appearance in the music video, along with MBKS deputy mayor Zaiedi Suhaili.

The music video can be viewed on MBKS’s official Facebook page.