Malaysians of Indian descent in Sarawak

Sarawakian Indians are Malaysian Indians that live primarily in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia.

Background
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. 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.