The island is largely mountainous, although there are extensive lowlands, especially in Central Kalimantan and Sarawak, that are often swampy along the coasts.

Present at the function were Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian and deputy State Secretary Datuk Ik Pahon. Borneo lies astride the Equator.It has a length of 830 miles (1,336 km) from northeast to southwest and a maximum breadth of 600 miles (960 km). compiled from the official population censuses2 and vital statistics data, to describe the Bidayuh population of Sarawak for the last 60 years (1947-2010). “That is why our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin decides to make it a ministry on its own,” said Uggah.Īt the function, Halimah presented grants totalling RM3.6 million to the State Rukun Tetangga (RM3,165,800) and to the State Welfare Department (RM459,966.00). On the Ministry of National Unity, Uggah said it was one of the most important ministries. This makes Sarawak demography very distinct and unique compared to its Peninsular counterpart. Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. He said it was in the nation’s interest too if Sarawak were to continue to enjoy racial and religious harmony and solidarity. Sarawaks population is very diverse, comprising many races and ethnic groups. “Unifor is also a bridge between Islam and the various religious groups where issues which can bring us into conflicts are amicably discussed and resolved for everyone’s benefits,” said Uggah. We solve which we can solve for them and there is no discrimination.

Borneo, like New Guinea, has long had two very different populations: lowly populated, highly tribalized groups in the inaccessible interior and relatively dense agricultural populations along the coast and the lower floodplains of major rivers. I have been to many longhouses all over Sarawak. Borneo is home to nearly 18 million people, nearly doubling since 1980. On the other hand, Sabah’s population growth registered an upward surge. It is the third largest island in the world, surpassed in size by only Greenland and New Guinea. Comparing the population growth of Sarawak with the national total, it is not difficult to note the steady decline, from 9.35 of the nation’s population in 1970 to 8.78 40 years later. “They now feel they have a place to bring up their problems. Borneo, island in the extreme southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, Uggah in his speech said Unifor had played its role in further enhancing solidarity among Sarawakians.

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