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The flag of Sarawak, officially known as Ibu Pertiwi (Translation: Motherland), is the official flag of Sarawak, a state in Malaysia.
The current State flag was adopted by the State Government of Sarawak in 1988. Red colour symbolises the courage, determination and sacrifices of the people in their tireless pursuit to attain and maintain progress and esteem in the course of creating a model State;
Jul 21, 2022 · The first flag of Sarawak was actually designed by the White Rajah himself, basing it on his family’s coat of arms. It consisted of a cross located in the centre of a yellow background with the...
Some say Sarawak was derived from the phrase “Saya serah pada awak” in the 1800s, but it’s unlikely, as the word ‘awak’ wasn’t part of the locals’ vocabulary at that time. The generally-accepted explanation is that the name came from serawak, (antimony, a type of mined metal).
Nov 28, 2019 · “The Sarawak flag is a purple and red cross, out of Sir James Brooke’s armorial shield, on a yellow background, yellow being the royal colour of Borneo. It was given by the Rajah to his people on his return from England in 1848 and I remember well what a grand occasion it was.
Jan 1, 2024 · KUCHING: The name of the Sarawak flag has been unveiled to be ‘Ibu Pertiwi’ or motherland. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said this name represents the sovereignty and greatness achieved by the state as well as showcasing the strong unity of its people.
Aug 30, 2015 · The design of Sarawak flag finally saw a radical change when it was replaced by the Trisakti flag on August 31, 1973. The Trisakti is, in fact, the first Sarawak flag within Malaysia.
