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Majulah Singapura vii Foreword by S. R. Nathan viii Message by K. Kesavapany x Preface xi Acknowledgements xv Prologue  xix Map of Sumatra 1 1. The Birth of an Anthem and Challenges to Overcome 2 2. Headlong into Adulthood 20 3. Mystical Singapore: City of Lights, Butter, Coffee and Milk 42 4. World War II: New Directions 54 5. Where the Sky Above I Hold, the Earth Beneath I Tread 64 6. 190A Joo Chiat Place: A Sanctuary of Bliss and Blessed Woes 96 7. The Lull, Celebrations, Music, Respite, Then the … 130 8. The Storm Afterwards 210 9. The Birthday Bash and Final Curtain 226 Epilogue 238 Bibliography 270 Index 275 About the Accompanying Music CD 280 Contents rb111313_iseas_zubir_layout_prelims_v5a.indd 6 17/9/12 2:21 PM ...

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