Application to be Recognized as Sarawak Natives

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This service is for the application to be recognized as a native of Sarawak. Applicant under the age of 18 (minor) during application must apply through one of his/her parents/guardians.  

The recognization of Sarawak native is governed by Schedule to Section 3 of the Interpretation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022 and the approving authority is by the State Secretary through Sarawak Native Recognition Committee (NRC).
The conditions for a person to be recognized as a native of Sarawak are as follows:
 
  1. A Malaysian citizen;
  2. A natural born child of a race indigenous to Sarawak; and
  3. One of his/her nature parents is a person of a race indigenous to Sarawak.
If the application is made by one of his parents/guardians for a minor,  the application must be acknowledged on behalf of the minor by the parent/guardian

Applicant MUST provide Certified True Copies of the following supporting documents :

1. Applicant:
  1. Copy of NRIC/Mykid
  2. Copy of Birth Certificate with races mentioned
  3. Passport Size Photo (not selfie)
 
2  Natural father:
  1. Copy of NRIC/ Passport
  2. Copy of Birth Certificate with races mentioned
  3. Copy Extract of Death Certificate (if deceased)
 
3. Natural mother:
  1. Copy of NRIC/ Passport
  2. Copy of Birth Certificate with races mentioned
  3. Copy Extract of Death Certificate (if deceased)
Certified True Copy can be done by the Government officer Grade 9 and above / Class I Magistrate / Registered practicing lawyer (Except Ketua Masyarakat/Ketua Kaum/Temenggong/Pemanca/Kapitan/Penghulu)

Submit the application online through Sarawak Government Portal (www.sarawak.gov.my).
RM 100 will be charged for eligible application and it is non-refundable

  1. Applicant needs to have SarawakPass or to register his/her SarawakPass
  2. The decision regarding recognition is under the authority of the Sarawak Government

Contact Unit Pentadbiran, Jabatan Premier Sarawak at 082–441957
 
Technical issues:
SAINS CALL CENTER
contactcentre@sains.com.my
Whatsapp : 082-224545
 
 
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