Should we sing Negaraku during Sunday Worship Service?

The Government has made it compulsory for the singing of Negaraku at the beginning of all government functions and any private sector functions attended by government representatives. The move is part of the Kempen Pembudayaan dan Penghayatan Lagu Negaraku launched in July to instil love and respect for the national anthem and inculcate a sense of patriotism.

The move is in keeping with the Merdeka season and as Christians spend this time praying for the country, should churches also play the national anthem during the Sunday worship service? What do you think? After all, the national anthem is a symbol of our pledge to be good and loyal citizens of our country. E-mail your views to:
editor@necf.org.my