Ibu Pertiwiku

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.^[1]

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

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 ta.nah 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 of the Raj of Sarawak. It was composed in 1872 by Margaret of Sarawak,^[3] 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.^[4]

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.^[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, Who by the Eastern crown'd. 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