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The Malay dub of Tarzan was a pioneering project by . At the time, most foreign animated films were shown in their original English version with subtitles. Tarzan broke this mold by being the only Disney film of that era to be translated and dubbed specifically for a cinema release before being shown on local television.
Disney's 1999 animated classic, Tarzan , holds a unique place in Malaysian cinematic history as the for a theatrical release. Premiering in Malaysia on June 17, 1999 , this localization effort remains a milestone for the region's voice-acting industry. Historical Significance
Voiced by Amir Yussof (original voice: Tony Goldwyn). Tarzan (Young): Voiced by Ruvi Yamin . Jane Porter: Voiced by Ramona Rahman . Terk: Voiced by Sandra Sodhy . Tantor: Voiced by the late "Zaibo" Zainal Ariffin . i--- Tarzan 1999 Malay Dub
One of the most praised aspects of the Malay dub was its soundtrack. Legend singer was handpicked by Disney and personally approved by Phil Collins to perform the Malay versions of the iconic songs.
A VCD of the Malay dub was released by Berjaya HVN , but it is now an extremely rare collector's item. The Malay dub of Tarzan was a pioneering project by
The Malay audio track has historically been included on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia.
While the English version is widely available on platforms like Disney+ Hotstar, the official Malay dub is considered somewhat rare. Disney's 1999 animated classic, Tarzan , holds a
The localization featured a "star-studded" cast of Malaysian actors, singers, and theater performers to match the high-profile English cast:
Zainal Abidin also wrote the Malay lyrics, noting the difficulty of the task because Malay words often have more syllables than English, making it a challenge to fit the original rhythm. The soundtrack, which includes hits like "Dua Dunia" (Two Worlds) and "Anak Manusia" (Son of Man), remains highly regarded for its vocal power and lyrical quality.
Voiced by Norina Yahya , who also served as the translator and adapter for the film. Clayton: Voiced by Hafidzuddin "Fish" Fazil . Musical Adaptation by Zainal Abidin
