KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated National Songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin on her exceptional performance at the Konsert Tradisional Gema Bumantara last night.
In a Facebook post today, Anwar also commended the production team for the concert's success.
"It was a pleasure to enjoy Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza's performance at the Konsert Tradisional Gema Bumantara last night, which beautifully celebrated the rich artistic heritage of the Nusantara," he said.
"Despite the rain, everyone in attendance stayed until the end of the performance. Bravo, Datuk Seri Siti, and bravo to her dedicated fans. Congratulations to Datuk Seri Siti and the entire production team for delivering such an exceptional and soulful performance."
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Anwar said arts and culture hold a special place in the hearts of the people, adding that the nation's heritage must continue to be preserved and cherished by younger generations.
"We will continue to drive the nation's progress while safeguarding our cultural roots and national identity," he said.
The concert, organised by SN Legacy, drew 63,000 attendees to the TM National Stadium in Bukit Jalil last night despite the rain.
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