Ibu Pertiwiku (English: My Motherland) is the official state anthem of Sarawak, Malaysia. The song was adopted in 1988, alongside the adoption of the new State Flag as well, in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Sarawak's Independence within Malaysia. The music was composed by Sarawak songwriter Dato' Haji Wan Othman, while the lyrics were written by Ismail Hassan.[1]
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State anthem of Sarawak | |
| Lyrics | Dato' Haji Wan Othman Ismail Hassan |
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| Music | Dato' Haji Wan Othman |
| Adopted | 1988 |
| Audio sample | |
"Ibu Pertiwiku" (instrumental)
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| Malay [Original] | Jawi Version | Literal English Translation |
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Sarawak tanah airku, |
سراوق تانه اءيرکو⹁ |
Sarawak, my homeland |
| Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ibu Pertiwiku | 1988-present | Current State Anthem Of Sarawak |
| Sarawak Bahagia | 1973-1988 | Second State Anthem Of Sarawak |
| Fair Land Sarawak | 1946-1973 | Anthem of the Crown Colony of Sarawak and the First State Anthem of Sarawak. |
| Gone Forth Beyond The Sea | 1872-1946 | Anthem of the Raj of Sarawak. |
Sarawak had adopted 3 anthems prior: Gone Forth Beyond the Sea (National), Fair Land Sarawak (Colonial and State) and Sarawak Bahagia (State).
"Sarawak Bahagia" (Happy Sarawak) was the state anthem of Sarawak from 1973 until 1988. It was the first anthem in the state to be rendered in Malay language.[2]
| Original [Malay] | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Sarawak negeriku berdaulat merdeka
Rakyatnya hidup teguh bersatu padu Semua berazam terus berkhidmat pada negara Sentiasa maju pertiwi Bahagialah tanah airku Sarawak negeri yang ku cinta ku puja Untukmu ku rela korban jiwa raga Abadikan Sarawak ya Tuhan dalam Malaysia |
Sarawak, my land, sovereign and free
Where the people live united All of them are dedicated to serve the country Always progress my Motherland Be happy my homeland Sarawak, the land I love and adore To you will I give my life May God keep Sarawak in Malaysia |
"Fair Land Sarawak" was the anthem of Sarawak as a British Crown Colony from 1946 until 1963 and the anthem of Sarawak as a state of Malaysia from 1963 until 1973. The lyrics of the anthem were provided by F.C. Ogden, while the tune of the anthem provided by George R.K. Freeth, is identical to that of the anthem of the Raj of Sarawak – "Gone Forth Beyond the Sea".
| Lyrics |
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| Fair Land Sarawak
We will never cease to honour thee And with our loyal sons defend your liberty From you high forest hills, Down to the open sea May freedom ever reign Men live in unity Proudly our Flag flies high above our country strong and free Long may our peoples live in peace and harmony |
"Gone Forth Beyond the Sea" was the national anthem of the Raj of Sarawak. It was composed in 1872 by Margaret of Sarawak,[3] in honour of Charles of Sarawak, and was in use until the Raj was ceded to the United Kingdom in 1946 and become its crown colony.[4]
One vinyl record of it is on permanent exhibition by the Brooke Heritage Trust managed by Margaret's great great grandson Jason at the Kuching Old Courthouse.[3]
| Lyrics |
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| Gone forth beyond the sea To clime... as yet unknown, Where calls are made for thee, To bear the sword and crown. Advance, God speed, to save, Creatures in jungles deep, God's hand shall help the brave, Tho'man's may rest in sleep, Let Justice signalise, And ev'..ry voice resound, Who by the Eastern crown'd. Tho'past and gone in light, Thy name is still renownd, And as a chief in might, Thy deeds are ever crown'd, Let echoing vales redound, By mountain, crag and nook, Sing loud with joyous sound, God Bless the Rajah Brooke. |
