| Untuk Negeri Kita | |
| English Title: | For Our State |
| Prefix: | State |
| Author: | Awaluddin Zainal Alam |
| Composer: | Awaluddin Zainal Alam |
| Adopted: | 1972 |
| Sound: | Lagu Negeri Pulau Pinang - Untuk Negeri Kita (Instrumental).ogg |
"Untuk Negeri Kita" (Jawi:, in Malay pronounced as /untuʔ nəgəri kita/; "For Our State") is the state anthem of the Malaysian state of Penang. It was composed by the late Second Lieutenant Awaluddin Zainal Alam who submitted it to a competition made for selecting the state anthem. It won the competition on 15 November 1972 and was introduced and first played on 22 December the same year, during the birthday celebrations of the then Governor of Penang, Tun Syed Sheh Hassan Barakhbah at the City Stadium in capital George Town.[1] [2]
The Penang state anthem was modified in 1993 from a slower tempo to its current, faster pace. This particular move, announced by the then Chief Minister of Penang, Koh Tsu Koon, was said to reflect the enthusiasm and dynamism of Penang's citizens towards the state's progress.[3]
At the start of all official functions held within the state of Penang, the state anthem of Penang must be played after the Malaysian national anthem, Negaraku. The state anthem must be sung according to the official Malay 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 Penang.