Music Dato' Haji Wan Othman Relinquished Present | Adopted 1988 | |
Lyrics Dato' Haji Wan Othman
Ismail Hassan | ||
"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.
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Original Malay lyrics
Sarawak Tanah Airku Negeriku Tanah Airku Sarawak Engkaulah tanah pusakaku Tanah tumpah darahku Ibu pertiwiku Rakyat hidup mesra dan bahagia Damai muhibah sentiasa Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti Untuk Sarawak kucintai Sarawak dalam Malaysia Aman makmur Rahmat Tuhan Maha Esa Kekallah Sarawak bertuah Teras perjuangan rakyat Berjaya berdaulatLiteral English translation
Sarawak, my Motherland My state, my homeland, O Sarawak You are my native land My dear birthplace My Motherland. The citizens live in safety and harmony Peaceful, cooperative (with each other) always For there's Unity, Effort, Devotion For my beloved Sarawak. Sarawak, a part of Malaysia Peace and serenity, the gift of The Only One Sarawak, be lucky forever The core of the citizen's effort Your success and sovereignty be maintained.References
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