“STAR’s popular patriotic
song INI KALI LAH!” had been in existence since 2011 and the lyrics are very
different and was officially launched with the “Ini Kali Lah” Album on 20 April
2012 before a sold-out crowd at the KDCA Hall in Kota Kinabalu” said Hasmin
Azroy Abdullah, STAR Youth Chief.
Hazmin response to Clarence Anthonius who had lamented that
government-owned radio stations not playing his “Ni Kali Lah” love ballad which
was only launched in September.
It is regretted that the
government-owned radio stations have equated the love ballad to STAR’s patriotic
song for Sabahans and are unable to differentiate the songs, music and lyrics.
In fact, “Ini kali lah” or
“Ni kali lah” is a general phrase in universal use in Sabah and carries no
political connotations and should be allowed to be use without any prejudice or
objections.
If the government-owned
radio stations 'ban' STAR’s “Ini Kali Lah!” song which is about Sabah’s rights
and STAR’s struggle for the restoration of these rights, it may be
understandable given that even school children are singing the catchy tune
although it shows the nervousness of the government in facing STAR’s
popularity.
To bar the playing of
Clarence’s “Ni Kali Lah” is completely uncalled for and reveals the
narrow-mindedness and myopic vision of the radio stations.
STAR Youth wing wishes to
congratulate Clarence for his song and his eventual marriage of the girl of his
dreams and wish him every success in his album and songs. If the government-owned radio stations still
do not wish to promote his song, “Ni Kali Lah”, the STAR Youth wing will be
pleased to assist Clarence although his song has no connections to STAR.
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