Demographics
Sarawak’s population falls as fertility rate drops below replacement level, expert warns
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Sarawak's population has dropped significantly to 2.47 million, with a fertility rate of 1.6, well below the replacement level. This decline threatens the state's workforce, cultural diversity, and ethnic heritage. Minister Fatimah Abdullah acknowledges the urgency, citing modern lifestyles and high living costs as contributing factors. Unimas and Sarawak General Hospital are organizing the ARTEV 2025 symposium to address the issue through medical, social, and policy interventions.
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