"My Motherland" is the state song of Sarawak. It 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, and the lyrics were written by Ismail Hassan.
Sarawak had three anthems prior. The previous one "Sarawak Bahagia" was used between 1973 to 1988. From 1946 until then, when it was a British Crown Colony, "Fair Land Sarawak" was used. Sarawak's first national anthem was "Gone Forth Beyond the Sea" adopted in 1872, when it was an independent state.
Lyrics[]
Malay original[]
| Rumi | Jawi |
|---|---|
Sarawak tanah airku, |
سراوق تانه اءيرکو⹁ |
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!