CA Country Anthems

Brunei National Anthem History

Allah Peliharakan Sultan · ﷲ ڤليهاراکن سلطان

Brunei's national anthem, "Allah Peliharakan Sultan," was composed in 1947 by two youths and officially adopted in 1951. Its lyrics underwent a minor change in 1984 to reflect the Sultan's updated title upon the nation's full independence.

Brunei Allah Peliharakan Sultan

Brunei

Language
Malay
Anthem
Allah Peliharakan Sultan
Duration
1:05
Status
The anthem "Allah Peliharakan Sultan" continues to serve as Brunei's national anthem today.

History timeline

  1. 1947

    A group of youths decided the nation needed an anthem, leading to its composition by two of their members.

  2. 1947

    Awang Haji Besar bin Sagap composed the music, and Pengiran Haji Mohamed Yusuf bin Abdul Rahim wrote the lyrics.

  3. 1951

    The composition, "Allah Peliharakan Sultan," was officially adopted as the national anthem.

  4. 1984

    Upon gaining full independence, the lyrics were slightly modified to reflect the Sultan's new title, "His Majesty."

The anthem was composed by a group of youths almost 40 years before Brunei achieved full independence in 1984.