As Independence Day blooms around the corner, we get a headstart on celebrating all things Malaysian by looking at a hotlist of National Treasures in books, film, music and the performing arts with none other than a national treat herself, Shelah. 

Intro music credits: 

Bengawan Solo - Anneke Gronloh (1963)

Oh Malaysia - Anneke Gronloh (1963)

Oh Calypso - Grace Chang (1959)

Di Bawah Bulan Purnama - R. Azmi & Rokiah Wanda (1950s)