Duli Yang Maha Mulia
State anthem of Selangor, Malaysia
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Duli Yang Maha Mulia (pronounced [du.li jaŋ ma.ha mu.li.a]) is the title of the state anthem of Selangor, Malaysia. It was adopted in 1967. The writer of the lyrics is unknown. The music was written by Saiful Bahri, who also wrote and composed the Malaccan state anthem, Melaka Maju Jaya.[1]
| English: Your Royal Highness | |
|---|---|
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State anthem of Selangor | |
| Music | Saiful Bahri |
| Adopted | 1967 |
| Audio sample | |
Duli Yang Maha Mulia (instrumental) | |
The phrase is a royal title, equivalent to "His Royal Highness". It is used to refer to state rulers in Malaysia. This royal title is used especially on the heads of states of Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Johor, and Perak.
History
The first state anthem of Selangor was composed in 1908. It was a re-interpretation of the folk song Chantek Manis by Daniel Ortego. The lyrics to that are as follows:
- ALLAH selamatkan Duli Yang Maha Mulia,
- Kekal dan selamat di-atas Takhta,
- Panjangkan umur dan aman sentosa,
- Adil mewah murah memerintah rata,
- Daulat!
In 1967, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, then the Sultan of Selangor, announced that the song would be replaced with the present anthem.[2]
Lyrics
| Malay in Rumi | Malay in Jawi | IPA translation[a] | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duli Yang Maha Mulia | |||
Duli Yang Maha Mulia |
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[du.li jaŋ ma.ha mu.li.a] |
Your Royal Highness |