Ibu Pertiwiku is the official state anthem of Sarawak

Sarawak

Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...

, East Malaysia

East Malaysia

East Malaysia, also known as Malaysian Borneo, is the part of Malaysia located on the island of Borneo. It consists of the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan. It lies to the east from Peninsular Malaysia , which is located on the Malay Peninsula. The two are...

. The song was adopted in 1988, alongside the adoption of the new State Flag

Flag of Sarawak

The flag of the Malaysian state of Sarawak is based on the flag of the Kingdom of Sarawak of the White Rajah.-History:James Brooke, who was the first Rajah of Sarawak, originally used the St George's Cross as the state's flag. The decision for Sarawak to have its own flag was made in 1845, but it...

as well, in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Sarawak's Independence within Malaysia. The Music were composed by Late Dato' Haji Wan Othman, a famous Sarawak songwriter, and the lyrics were written by Ismail Hassan.

Original

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 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.

External links

• Sarawak state anthem "Ibu Pertiwiku" on You Tube