The video ‘Helo Kuala Lumpur’ on the Lagu Kanak TV YouTube channel has triggered controversy among Indonesian internet users who claimed the lyrics and melody are similar to the song ‘Halo, Halo Bandung’ - which originates from their country.

According to Indonesian media, the Lagu Kanak TV channel, which claims to be from Malaysia, uploaded a video of the song in 2018 and again in 2020 on the same channel.

The song ‘Helo Kuala Lumpur’ is...