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Composer Wah Idris Calls for Ella’s 1998 Commonwealth Games Anthem to Be Recognised as a National Heritage Song
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4, 2026 – Malaysian composer Datuk Wah Idris has proposed that the iconic song Standing in the Eyes of the World, made famous by rock singer Ella during the 1998 Commonwealth Games, receive special national recognition for its enduring contribution to Malaysia’s musical and cultural heritage. The 69-year-old composer believes the song …