Translation of the song Di Tanjong Katong artist Malay Folk

Di Tanjong Katong, airnya biru

At Tanjong Katong, the waters are blue,

Di situ tempatnya dara jelita

That is the place to find pretty maidens;

Duduk sekampung, lagikan rindu

We live in the same village, yet I pine for you,

Kononlah pula nun jauh di mata

What more if you’re beyond my eyes’ reach.

Pulau Pandan jauh ke tengah

Pulau Pandan is far away in the middle of the sea,

Gunung Daik bercabang tiga

Mount Daik has three peaks;

Hancur badan di kandung tanah

The body crumbles in the earth’s womb,

Budi yang baik di kenang jua

But good character is always remembered.

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Kalau ada jarum patah

If there is a broken needle,

Jangan simpan di dalam peti

Don’t keep it in the wooden chest;

Kalau ada silap sepatah

If there is a wound caused by words,

Jangan disimpan di dalam hati

Don’t let it fester in your heart.