KUALA LUMPUR : It was a delight for the ears when a Malay busker and Chinese man teamed up to perform a song bilingually in Malay and Mandarin.
Video of the duo's performance was featured on TikTok by @buskersviralklang. It has now amassed over 425,000 views on the platform.
They are seen performing the song 'Hatiku Kekal Padamu' by Mus featuring Victor Lee.
In their bilingual rendition, they had seamlessly combined Malay and Mandarin lyrics, harmonising between the two, with an added depth of cultural dimension.
What makes them unique is the remarkable exchange, with the Malay singer flawlessly delivering the Mandarin verses, while the Chinese man beautifully renders the Malay sections.
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Numerous people expressed their admiration and support for the busker and the man's performance by leaving heartfelt comments on the post.
Tik tok user, @anitayusoffff said: "As citizens, we must maintain the harmony of our multiracial country."
Another user, @R wrote: "Hope to see buskers from 1 Malaysia with the three main races joining and switching languages."
User @Hamizah Muktar said: "The two of you are amazing, singing a duet in both Malay and Chinese, showcasing unity. You both are great, so enjoyable."
"This is how we want it to be, as one Malaysia,"commented @SACOHSAN.