Malaysians of Indian descent in Sarawak
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 6,500 0.2 % of Sarawak total population (2023)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Malaysia (Significantaly Kuching and Miri) | |
| Languages | |
| Tamil (Malaysian Tamil) majority/dominant, and English (Tanglish and Manglish) Other Indian languages: Telugu, Punjabi, Malayalam | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism (predominantly), Christianity, Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism, Baháʼí Faith, Jainism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Malaysian Indians, Chitty, Chindian, Malaysian Tamils, Malaysian Malayalis, Telugu Malaysians |
Sarawakian Indians are Malaysian Indians that live primarily in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia.
Background
[edit]Unlike in Peninsular Malaysia, the Indian population in Sarawak is small. Estimated to be between 6,500 people (figure also includes those of mixed parentage and professionals/students/residents from other parts of Malaysia), found mainly in the urban exteriors of Kuching and Miri. Majority of Indians in Sarawak are Tamils. There are also other Indians minorities from the Punjabi Sikhs, Telugus, Sindhis and Keralites ethnic groups. Majority of Indians in Sarawak are Tamils. There are also other Indians minorities from the Punjabi Sikhs, Telugus, Sindhis and Keralites ethnic groups. Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia that does not observe Deepavali as public holiday.[2] 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. Maby Sarawak Indians have pursued successful careers in professions such as medicine, law, engineering, education, and other professional fields, both within the government and private sectors.
References
[edit]- ^ Sim, Ashley (18 August 2022). "Malaysia Census 2020 reveals Sarawak's population totals 2.453 MLN, Kuching District accounts for 609,000". Dayak Daily. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ Iskandar, Iylia Marsya. "Hindu doctor in Sarawak raises concerns over double standard for Deepavali public holiday". NST.
Bibliography
[edit] | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (March 2024) |
- Raj, M. (Year). "Sikhs in Sarawak: From Policing to Community Contributions." Journal of Southeast Asian History, volume(issue), page range. DOI or URL
- Tan, L. H. (Year). "Indian Migration to Sarawak in the 19th Century: Economic and Cultural Impacts." Sarawak Cultural Studies, volume(issue), page range. DOI or URL
- Wong, C. K. (Year). "Ethnic Diversity in Sarawak: The Evolution of Indian Communities." International Journal of Multiculturalism, volume(issue), page range. DOI or URL
- Abdullah, N. (Year). "Cultural Fusion: The Role of Mixed Marriages in Shaping the South Asian Community in Sarawak." Sarawak Social Sciences Review, volume(issue), page range. DOI or URL
