Fair Land Sarawak
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National anthem of Crown Colony of Sarawak later Malaysian State of Sarawak |
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| Lyrics | F. C. Ogden, unknown |
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| Music | George R. K. Freeth, unknown |
| Adopted | 1946 |
| Relinquished | 31 August 1973 |
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Instrumental Version
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"Fair Land Sarawak" was the state anthem of Sarawak, alongside "God Save the King/Queen" from 1946 (post handover) until 1973, where it was replaced with a new anthem titled "Sarawak Bahagia".
The lyricist was F.C. Ogden. The tune is from the previous "Gone Forth Beyond The Sea", but revised and arranged by George R. K. Freeth in 1963.
A Iban version of the national anthem is said to have been composed by Abang Ujai:
The following is a literal translation of the lyrics in Malay:
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