Negarawan Terbilang

Unimas composes song in appreciation of Dr Mahathir's contribution

KUCHING - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has composed a special song,"Negarawan Terbilang" (Distinguished Statesman), in appreciation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's 22 years of contribution and service as the fourth Malaysian Prime Minister. According to Unimas in a statement here Monday, the song was composed by Unimas lecturer in music, drama and theatre of the Applied Arts and Creative Faculty, Mohd Hafiz Askiak. The lyric was written by Corporate Communication Unit assistant registrar, Noorma Ismail.

The song was rendered via a special video clip screening in conjunction with the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate in Development Studies to Dr Mahathir at a special convocation ceremony two days ago. The video clip, produced by Unimas, was initiated by Prof Abdul Rashid Abdullah, Unimas acting Vice-Chancellor, and directed by Anuar Ayob, a lecturer of the Applied Arts and Creative Faculty.

Last year, Unimas presented a song and video clip, entitled "Srikandi Negara" (National Heroine) to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. The song was composed by Mohd Hafiz Askiak while the lyric by Noorma Ismail. Apart from "Negarawan Terbilang" and "Skrikandi Negara", Unimas also composed several songs, namely "Unimas Gemilang" (Glorified Unimas), "Hari Bertuah" (Lucky Day) and "Unimas Tercinta" (Beloved Unimas) which are aired in Unimas' official ceremonies. - Bernama (2 Oct 2004)

p/s Unimas Tercinta sempena Sedekad Unimas digubah oleh Mohd Hafiz Askiak dan lirik oleh Noorma Ismail @ Mckelate

NEGARAWAN TERBILANG

Lagu : Mohd. Hafiz Askiak
Lirik : Noorma Ismail Yusoff

Umpama sebutir bintang
Terangmu gemerlapan
Menyinari negara tercinta
Cekal semangatmu
Teguh jiwamu
Mengharungi cabaran dan dugaan
Mempekasakan negara
Menuju puncak jaya

(Korus)
Kau harumkan nama Malaysia di dunia
Kau membawa Malaysia maju jaya
Kau lahirkan Malaysia berwawasan
Kau membina sejarah Malaysia gemilang
Kau kebanggaan nusa dan bangsa
Kau Negarawan Terbilang
Biar masa beredar
Biar tahun silih berganti
Namun dikau sentiasa di hati
Budi jasamu abadi
(Korus)
Kau harumkan nama Malaysia di dunia
Kau membawa Malaysia maju jaya
Kau lahirkan Malaysia berwawasan
Kau membina sejarah Malaysia gemilang
Kau kebanggaan nusa dan bangsa
Kau harumkan nama Malaysia di dunia
Kau membawa Malaysia maju jaya
Kau lahirkan Malaysia berwawasan
Kau membina sejarah Malaysia gemilang
Kau kebanggaan nusa dan bangsa
Kau Negarawan Terbilang…Kau Negarawan Terbilang