Sarawak State Flag To Carry The Name 'Ibu Pertiwi', Declares Premier
The square housing the flagpole has also been officially designated as Dataran Ibu Pertiwi.
By Melissa Alvina - 02 Jan 2024, 06:10 AM
Cover image via Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced that starting from 2024, the state's flag will be named Ibu Pertiwi, which translates to motherland
At last weekend's New Year's Eve celebration along the waterfront in Kuching, Sarawak, Abang Johari said unlike the national flag, Jalur Gemilang, the Sarawak state flag did not have a distinct name.
The name Ibu Pertiwi, he added, aligned well with the state's anthem, Ibu Pertiwiku.
"Ibu Pertiwi signifies the sovereignty of Sarawak; the red, black and yellow colours (of the flag) also represent the greatness of the state," FMT quoted him as saying.
"All Sarawakians must be determined to work hard to defend the motherland and take this state to greater heights together," he added.
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Abang Johari also inaugurated a new 99-metre Sarawak flagpole, now recognised as the tallest flagpole in Southeast Asia
According to Bernama, the square housing the flagpole has also been officially designated as Dataran Ibu Pertiwi.
The Sarawak premier revealed that the construction costs for the square, located near the State Legislative Assembly and Kuching Waterfront, were sponsored by Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), and Shell as part of their corporate social responsibility.
"We will also show the history of all three oil companies (Petros, PETRONAS, and Shell) in this square, as well as provide information on the background of Sarawak's economic development," he said.
Abang Johari also expressed hope that the area would evolve into a new attraction for tourists exploring Kuching.
"Here, there is also a restaurant that can provide facilities for tourists to dine and enjoy the scenery," he added.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (front row, fourth from the left) inaugurating the new Sarawak flagpole at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi in Kuching.
Image via Bernama
