Ibu Pertiwiku () 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 +Malay [Original]Jawi Version IPA transcriptionLiteral English TranslationSarawak 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! [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
"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.
Original [Malay] IPA transcriptionEnglish TranslationSarawak 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
"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". +LyricsFair 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 of the Raj of Sarawak. It was composed in 1872 by Margaret of Sarawak, 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.
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.
+LyricsGone forth beyond the seaTo 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
References
External links Sarawak state anthem "Ibu Pertiwiku" on YouTube