Play on Onn Jaafar for Umno anniversary
The Star – 9/5/2006
JOHOR BARU: The public will soon have a chance to relive the life of one of the nation's most prominent figures, Datuk Onn Jaafar.  
In conjunction with Umno's 60th anniversary celebration, Yayasan Warisan Johor (YWJ) will present a play that promises to capture the heart of fans and sceptics alike.  
Onn was behind Umno's formation in 1946 and was instrumental in preventing the Malayan Union from taking shape.   
The play Sang Adiputra will centre on Onn’s personal quest, which turned out to be Umno's struggle.  
“I hope the play will show people the kind of man that he was,” said director Osman Zainuddin. “His passion and struggle was to unite the people and free the country from the clutches of the colonists.”   
YWJ deputy director Ismail Zam Zam said the celebrations would bring double joy to him.  
“As a Johorean, I am proud to have the celebrations held here, the birthplace of the organisation,” he said.  
“As a theatre enthusiast, I am honoured to be able to play a part in presenting a play about a great man who was truly the people’s leader.”   
The play, to be held at the Johor Baru City Council Indoor Stadium from tomorrow to Friday, involves over 140 actors and dancers, and will have more than 18 songs.  
Source: http://thestar.com.my