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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;
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).
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...
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.
Jan 1, 2024 · KUCHING: The Sarawak state flag has been officially named “Ibu Pertiwi,” signifying the motherland. In announcing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the flagpole at Kuching Waterfront, the tallest in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, will also bear this name, while the accompanying square will be known as Ibu ...
Jun 3, 2023 · The Sarawak flag was adopted by the Parliament of Sarawak in 1988. The flag was first raised at the National Day parade in Kuching on August 31, 1988. At that time I received from the Sarawak government a brochure called: Bendera negeri Sarawak. Lambang negeri Sarawak. Lagu kebesaran negeri Sarawak. From this brochure stems the following ...
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.
The State Flag. Sarawak has had several flags since James Brooke adopted the flag of St George—a red cross on white background in the form of swallow-tailed pennant--in September 1841.
The today's flag of Sarawak was introduced in 1988 and shows an yellow bunting with a black and red diagonal and an eleven-pointed yellow star in the middle, similar to that in the flag of Malaysia. It represents the eleven federal states of Malaysia, and should possibly be a confession of Sarawak to the federation.
