Sarawak state flag to be known as Ibu Pertiwi

Tall and proud: Sarawak’s state flag, which has been named Ibu Pertiwi, flies from the 99m-tall flagpole launched during the new year countdown on Sunday night. — ZULAHZAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak’s state flag has been named Ibu Pertiwi, which means “Motherland”, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said while the Malaysian flag was known as Jalur Gemilang, the state flag had no name until now.