Ibu Pertiwiku
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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 |
"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.
Lyrics
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 berdaulat
Literal English translation
- Sarawak, my homeland
- My state, my homeland, Sarawak
- You are the Land of my native soil
- The Land where my blood flows
- My Motherland.
- Citizens live happily and in harmony
- Peaceful, always cooperative (with each other)
- United, Striving, Service
- For my beloved Sarawak.
- Sarawak, a part of Malaysia
- Blessed by God with peace and prosperity
- Forever may Sarawak be blessed
- Through the people's effort
- Be successful and free