Kuching TIME Sarawak is 8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of the U.S.Pacific Standard Time. The official language is Bahasa Malay but English is widely spoken. Other languages include Chinese dialects, Iban and a number of other native dialects. The official religion is Sunni Islam. There are also Christians, Buddhist-Taoists, Sikhs and followers of various traditional beliefs.
Freedom of worship is respected.
Most nationalities do not require visas for social or business visits. Sarawak issues its own visit passes upon entry into the territory, however these passes are valid for the rest of Malaysia. For further information please check with Malaysian diplomatic missions or Tourism offices. No vaccinations required unless you have been in a yellow fever area in the last six days. Very good overall health situation with most tropical diseases eradicated.