"Untuk Negeri Kita" ( Jawi: اونتوق نڬري كيت, ; "For Our State") is the state anthem of the

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Penang Penang ( ms, Pulau Pinang, is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay ...

. It was written by Penang born composer and jazz musician James W. Boyle. The anthem was subsequently played for the first time on 22 December 1972, during the birthday celebrations of the then

Governor of Penang The governor of Penang ( ms, Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang) is the head of state of the Malaysian state of Penang. The role of governor is largely ceremonial with the power vested in the executive branch of the state government led by the ...

(

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: ''Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang''), Tun

Syed Sheh Hassan Barakbah Tun Syed Sheh Al-Haj bin Syed Hassan Barakbah (10 November 1906 – 8 October 1975) was a prominent Malaysian judge. He was the second Lord President of the Federal Court, and the first Malaysian to hold that office. After his career in the jud ...

. Originally played to a slower tempo, the state anthem of Penang was modified in 1993 to its current, faster pace. This particular move, announced by the then

Chief Minister of Penang The Chief Minister of Penang is the head of government in the Malaysian state of Penang. According to convention, the chief minister is the leader of the majority party or largest coalition party of the Penang State Legislative Assembly. The chie ...

, Koh Tsu Koon, was said to reflect the enthusiasm and dynamism of Penang's citizens towards the state's progress.

Lyrics

Use

At the start of all official functions held within the state of

, the state anthem of

must be played after the Malaysian national anthem,

Negaraku "" () is the national anthem of Malaysia. It was adopted as the national anthem at the time of the Federation of Malaya's independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The tune was originally used as the regional anthem of the state of Perak� ...

. The state anthem must be sung according to the official

lyrics. The flag of Penang is also raised simultaneously with the singing of the state anthem. Every person present must stand at attention while singing the state anthem. In addition, the state anthem is sung once a week in all national schools throughout

References

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External links

Penang State Anthem lyrics

The Anthem (Vocal)

The Anthem (Instrumental)
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