Malaysians of Indian descent in Sarawak

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Ethnic group

Malaysians of Indian descent in Sarawak
சரவாக் இந்தியர்கள்
Kaum India di Sarawak
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

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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

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1. ^ 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.
2. ^ Iskandar, Iylia Marsya. "Hindu doctor in Sarawak raises concerns over double standard for Deepavali public holiday". NST.

## Bibliography

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* 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

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Malaysians

Bumiputera|

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| Anak Jati|

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Mixed with other races
(excluding Chinese and Indian)|

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Indigenous peoples)|

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Sarawak|

* Dayak
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Sabah|

* Kadazan-Dusun
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Chinese
(list)|

* Hokkien
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* Teochew
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* Penangite

| Mixed with Bumiputera|

* Peranakan Chinese
* Sino-Native

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Indian
(list)|

* Gujarati
* Penangite Indian
* Punjabi
* Malayali
* Indians in Sabah
* Indians in Sarawak
* Sri Lankan
* Tamil
* Telugu

| Mixed with Malay|

Chitty

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Mixed without Bumiputera|

* Chindians

Foreign ethnicities
/expatriates|

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Malaysian Indians

Malaysians
Person of India Origin

Ethnolinguistic groups|

* Chindian
* Chitty
* Kristang people
* Malaysian Gujarati
* Malaysian Malayali
* Malaysian Punjabi
* Malaysian Telugu
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By states|

* Malaysian Indians in Penang
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Notable peoples|

* List of Malaysian Indians
* List of Malaysian politicians of Indian origin
* List of Malaysian sportspeople of Indian origin

Culture|

* Cathedrals
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* Malaysian Indian cuisine
* Malaysian Tamil cinema
* Tamil schools (List)

Ethnic enclave|

* Buntong, Ipoh
* Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
* Dhoby Ghaut, Penang
* Little India, Ipoh
* Little India, Malacca
* Little India, Penang
* Paya Besar, Kedah
* Sentul, Kuala Lumpur

Related ethnic groups|

* Bruneian Indians
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* Indian Filipino
* Indian Singaporeans
* Indians in Thailand

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Indian diaspora

Africa|

| Southeast|

* Kenya
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Americas|

| Caribbean|

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Latin America|

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Anglo-America|

* Canada
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Asia|

| South|

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Southeast|

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East|

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West|

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Europe|

| Eastern|

* Poland
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Northern|

* Finland
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Southern|

* Cyprus
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Western|

* France
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* Gujarati
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Oceania|

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* Tamil
* Sindhi
* Fiji
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* New Caledonia3
* New Zealand
* Maori-Indian
* Punjabi
* Tamil

See also|

| Ethnic diasporas|

* Bengali Hindu
* Gujarati
* Kashmiri
* Mirpuri
* Mizo
* Odia
* Punjabi (Sikhs)
* Romani
* Sindhi
* South Indians
* Malayalis
* In the Gulf
* Tamils
* Telugus
* Anglo-Indian
* Chindians

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Other related articles|

* South Asian diaspora
* Desi
* Little India
* Non-Resident Indian Award
* Non-Resident Indian Day

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