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Today, the Sinitic people are amongst Sarawak's most prosperous ethnic groups. Today, they make up 17.1% of the population of Sarawak (as reported by Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) in 2021), and consist of communities built from the economic migrants of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Ethnic groups also celebrate their own festivals. The open house tradition allows other ethnic groups to join in the celebrations. [77] [78] [79] Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to declare the Gawai Dayak celebration a public holiday. [80] It is also the only state in Malaysia that does not gazette the Deepavali celebration as a public ...
The Iban are an indigenous ethnic group native to Borneo, primarily found in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Brunei and parts of West Kalimantan, Indonesia.They are one of the largest groups among the broader Dayak peoples, a term historically used to describe the indigenous communities of Borneo. [5]
Pages in category "Ethnic groups in Sarawak" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bidayuh;
The Kiput people, also known as Lakiput or Lepo Pu’un (meaning "early tribe") are an indigenous ethnic group native to northern Borneo, primarily residing in Sarawak, Malaysia. Historically, the Kiput have been concentrated along the Baram River , where they are among the earliest settled communities in the region.
The 2010 Malaysian Population Census showed the Melanaus population in Sarawak, Malaysia was about 123,410. They make up the 5th largest ethnic group in Sarawak, after the Ibans, Chinese, Malays, and Bidayuh. The continuous inter-marriage between the Melanau and other races in Malaysia has also caused the disappearance of the Melanau identity.
The Lun Bawang (formerly known as Trusan Murut and Mengalong Murut or Southern Murut) is an ethnic group found in Central Northern Borneo.They are indigenous to the southwest of Sabah (Interior Division including Labuan) and the northern region of Sarawak (Limbang Division), highlands of North Kalimantan (Long Bawan , Krayan, Malinau, Mentarang) and Brunei (Temburong District).
A significant portion of the contemporary South Asian community in Sarawak consists of individuals from mixed marriages with Malays, Chinese and various indigenous ethnic groups. Many Sarawak Indians have pursued successful careers in professions such as medicine, law, engineering, education, and other professional fields, both within the ...