To commemorate Malaysia Day, political rock band The Bangsart will be officially launching their debut EP “Anti-Nasional”, adapted from the poems of journalist and dissenting activist Said Zahari.
Said, also affectionately known as Pak Said, was imprisoned for 17 years without trial under the Internal Security Act (ISA) during a crackdown on opposition politicians and activists in Singapore.
During his detention, his poems from prison were smuggled out, compiled, and published by fellow literary figure, Usman Awang. Three of these poems have been breathed a new life through the music in this EP.
The band explains that the titular track was a common accusation thrown against those who were…
