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State anthem of Sarawak, Malaysia

Ibu Pertiwiku Coat of arms of Sarawak State anthem of Sarawak Lyrics Dato' Haji Wan Othman Ismail Hassan Music Dato' Haji Wan Othman Adopted 1988 Audio sample "Ibu Pertiwiku" (instrumental) file help

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**Ibu Pertiwiku** (English: My Motherland) is the official state anthem of [Sarawak](/source/Sarawak), [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia). The song was adopted in 1988, alongside the adoption of the new [State Flag](/source/Flag_of_Sarawak) 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]

## Lyrics

Malay [Original] Jawi Version IPA transcription[a] Literal English Translation Sarawak tanah airku, Negeriku, tanah airku, Sarawak, Engkaulah tanah pusakaku, Tanah tumpah darahku, Ibu Pertiwiku. Rakyat hidup mesra dan bahagia, Damai muhibbah sentiasa. Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti, Untuk Sarawak kucintai. Sarawak Dalam Malaysia Aman makmur Rahmat Tuhan Maha Esa. Kekallah Sarawak bertuah, Teras perjuangan rakyat, Berjaya Berdaulat! سراوق تانه اءيرکو⹁ نݢريکو تانه اءيرکو⹁ سراوق⹁ اڠکاوله تانه ڤوساککو⹁ تانه تومڤه دارهکو⹁ ايبو ڤرتيويکو. رعيت هيدوڤ مسرا دان بهاݢيا⹁ داماي محبه سنتياس. برساتو⹁ براوسها⹁ بربقتي⹁ اونتوق سراوق کوچينتاءي. سراوق دالم مليسيا, امان معمور رحمة توهن مها اسا. ککلله سراوق برتواه⹁ ترس ڤرجواڠن رعيت⹁ برجاي بردولت!‎ [sa.ra.waʔ ta.nah a.ir.ku] [nə.gə.ri.ku ta.nah a.ir.ku sa.ra.waʔ] [əŋ.kau.lah ta.nah pu.sa.ka.ku] [ta.nah tum.pah da.rah.ku] [i.bu pər.ti.wi.ku] [raʔ.jat hi.dup məs.ra dan ba.ha.gi.a] [da.mai mu.hi.bah sən.ti.a.sa] [bər.sa.tu bə.ru.sa.ha bər.baʔ.ti] [un.tuʔ sa.ra.waʔ ku.t͡ʃin.ta.i] [sa.ra.waʔ da.lam mə.le.sia] [a.man maʔ.mur rah.mat tu.han ma.ha e.sa] [kə.ka(l).lah sa.ra.waʔ bər.tu.ah] [tə.ras pər.d͡ʒua.ŋan raʔ.jat] [bər.d͡ʒa.ja bər.dau.lat] 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, part of Malaysia Blessed by God with peace and prosperity Forever may Sarawak be blessed Through the people's effort Be successful and free!

## Timeline

Historical national, colonial and state anthems 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.

## Previous State Anthems

Sarawak had adopted 3 anthems prior: Gone Forth Beyond the Sea (National), Fair Land Sarawak (Colonial and State) and Sarawak Bahagia (State).

### Sarawak Bahagia

Sound clip of the Anthem.

"**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] IPA transcription[b] 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 [sa.ra.waʔ nə.gə.ri.ku bər.dau.lat mər.de.ka] [raʔ.jat.ɲa hi.dup tə.guh bər.sa.tu pa.du] [sə.mu.a bə.ra.zam tə.rus bər.xid.mat pa.da nə.ga.ra] [sən.ti.a.sa ma.d͡ʒu pər.ti.wi] [ba.ha.gi.a.lah ta.nah a.ir.ku] [sa.ra.waʔ nə.gə.ri jaŋ ku t͡ʃin.ta ku pu.d͡ʒa] [un.tuʔ.mu ku re.la kor.ban d͡ʒi.wa ra.ga] [a.ba.di.kan sa.ra.waʔ ja tu.han da.lam mə.le.sia] 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

Sound Clip of the Anthem.

**"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 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

**"Gone Forth Beyond the Sea"** was the [national anthem](/source/National_anthem) of the [Raj of Sarawak](/source/Raj_of_Sarawak). It was composed in 1872 by [Margaret of Sarawak](/source/Margaret_Brooke),[3] in honour of [Charles of Sarawak](/source/Charles_Brooke%2C_Rajah_of_Sarawak), and was in use until the Raj was ceded to the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom) in 1946 and become its [crown colony](/source/Crown_Colony_of_Sarawak).[4]

One vinyl record of it is on permanent exhibition by the Brooke Heritage Trust managed by Margaret's great great grandson [Jason](/source/Jason_Brooke) at the [Kuching Old Courthouse](/source/Kuching_Old_Courthouse).[3]

Lyrics 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, A brave man's enterprise, Who by the Eastern crown'd. Tho' danger may encroach, And envious tongues draw near, Such evils will approach, To threaten thy career. Stand fast and only heed, Those calls beyond the sea Shall always help in need, And ever prey for thee. 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.

## See also

- [Ibu Pertiwi](/source/Ibu_Pertiwi)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["The Official Portal of the Sarawak Government"](https://sarawak.gov.my/web/home/article_view/157/174/). *sarawak.gov.my*. Retrieved 2020-12-30.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["A Youtube video of this anthem"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuXDgOExLkM). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. 16 February 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-RM_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-RM_5-1) C., Irene (14 October 2018). ["Christmas find sheds light on life of Ranee Margaret"](https://www.theborneopost.com/2018/10/14/christmas-find-sheds-light-on-life-of-ranee-margaret/). *[Borneo Post](/source/Borneo_Post)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["national-anthems.org - Sheet music"](http://www.national-anthems.org/anthems/country/MALAYSIA/naw_id/FSA-001). *National-anthems.org*. Retrieved 16 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** See [Help:IPA/Malay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Malay).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** See [Help:IPA/Malay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Malay).

## External links

- [Sarawak state anthem "Ibu Pertiwiku" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM9hSdGQNXc)

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