Columbia Records Album Sleeve - Soundtracks from the Malay Film Productions Ltd. Film, Raja Laksemana Bintan Side 1 - Dindang Istana Side 2 - Dindang Pulau Bangka

This album cover from Columbia Records belonged to Zubir Said, composer of Singapore’s national anthem, Majulah Singapura. The sleeve indicates soundtracks from the Malay Film Productions Ltd. film, Raja Laksemana Bintan, released in 1959. The film featured popular Malay stars of the time, including Ahmad Mahmood and Normadiah. While Zubir Said did not compose these tracks, the record was part of his personal collection. This record, like others in Zubir Said’s collection, highlights the interconnectedness of prominent Malay artists who played roles in developing Singapore and Malaya’s cultural landscapes.Side 1 includes Dindang Istana, while Side 2 features Dindang Pulau Bangka.