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Strength in diversity:Participants dressed in traditional attire during the Gawai Dayak Parade 2023 in Betong, Sarawak. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

SARAWAK has long been known for its diversity. There are so many different native people in the state, all proud of their histories and cultures, and all living comparatively harmoniously with the mix of Malays, Chinese and Indians.

Yes ethnic rivalry exists – as every election reveals, whether state or federal – and sometimes they can be fierce, with fiery arguments and long-held grudges. Yet these rivalries are almost always about development and progress and other such practical matters.

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