Lyrics F. C. Ogden, unknown Relinquished 31 August 1973 | Adopted 1946 | |
Music George R. K. Freeth, unknown | ||
"Fair Land Sarawak" was the state anthem of Sarawak, alongside "God Save the King/Queen" from 1946 (post handover) until 1973, where it was replaced with a new anthem titled "Sarawak Bahagia".
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The lyricist was F.C. Ogden. The tune is from the previous "Gone Forth Beyond The Sea", but revised and arranged by George R. K. Freeth in 1963.
Lyrics
Fair Land Sarawak We will never cease to honour thee and with our loyal sons Defend your liberty From your 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 People live in peace and harmonyIban version
A Iban version of the national anthem is said to have been composed by Abang Ujai:
Pemanah Sarawak kami selalu meri puji Nyaga pengelantang menua anak kami Ari bukit, kampung ngagai tasik nyadi Pemaik meruan, kami begempung ati Tinggi menira bediri diatas menua kami Gayu mensia diau likun enggau ramiMalay version
The following is a literal translation of the lyrics in Malay:
Sarawak Tanah Airku Engkau akan kami sanjung Dengan anakmu yang setia Akan kami berjuang Dari bukit-bukau Hingga ke laut samudera Semoga terus aman sentosa Hidup dengan bersatu padu Berkibarlah oh benderaku Di negaraku terus teguh dan bebas Semoga rakyat hidup bersama Dalam aman dan harmoniMandarin version
美麗砂朥越我們忠心愛您永不停 愛國兒女們保衛您自由安寧 從遼闊大海遠達高大的山林 願自由恆久統治民活和諧裡 傲然我國旗飄揚自由壯麗永高升 願我民安寧生活和平融洽裡References
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