Majulah Singapura, the National Anthem of Singapore (arr. Iskandar Ismail)

This regal version of Singapore’s national anthem Majulah Singapura is by the late Iskandar Mirza Ismail (1956 – 2014), who was himself a student of the anthem’s original composer Zubir Said (1907 – 1987).

This performance was recorded live at the Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, on 16 Aug 2025, at the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s National Day Concert 2025.

Syakirah Noble, vocals @syaki99
Singapore Symphony Chorus, Youth Choir and Children’s Choir
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Joshua Tan, conductor

Video: Dancing Legs Productions / Audio: msm-productions (Singapore)

About the singer:
Syakirah Noble is a Singaporean singer-songwriter and voice educator, known for her genre-defying versatility and heartfelt performances. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), UK, she effortlessly glides smoothly across jazz, soul, R’n’B, classical, hip hop, and more — always connecting with audiences through sincerity and conviction.

Since emerging as 1st runner-up in Mediacorp Suria’s Anugerah Mengejar Impian, she has appeared on national TV, performed at the Singapore Jazz Festival, alongside international acts such as Jamie Cullum, Incognito, Jessie J and shared the stage with regional artists like Marcell Siahaans, at events graced by regional royalty and dignitaries.

Drawing from her English-Asian heritage and formal training at SOTA and RNCM, Syakirah crafts a unique sound that bridges East and West. With singles like “Jangan Pergi” and “Sentiasa” featured on Malaysian TV dramas, she continues to evolve as an artist and educator — guided by the motto: “Think local, go global.”

In addition to her performance career, Syakirah is a dedicated voice teacher at The Voice Company and Singapore Raffles Music College, nurturing the next generation of vocal talents as well as aspiring singers of all ages.