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Sarawak Main Cities

May 11, 2025
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Updated: Mar 19

Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri are Sarawak's four main cities.

With the S-MM2H long-term visa, you can enjoy peace of mind about healthcare and your children's education while living in Sarawak.

Let’s explore the private hospitals and international schools available in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, and Miri.


Kuching

Kuching is the capital city of Sarawak and it is also Known as the “Cat City” 


Private Hospitals:

  • Normah Medical Specialist Centre

  • Timberland Medical Centre

  • Borneo Medical Centre

  • Kuching Specialist Hospital


International Schools:

  • St. Joseph’s International Secondary School: Cambridge Curriculum secondary, it has A Level (Cambridge) Programme and Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT). 

  • Tunku Putra-HELP School: British curriculum education from kindergarten to secondary. 

  • Borneo International School: Cambridge International Examination Curriculum, Cambridge primary to Cambridge secondary.

  • Lodge International School: Emphasizes communication between parents and teachers, offering a British curriculum.



Sibu

Sibu is historically a key trading post, Sibu is often called the “Swan City”. It has a strong Foochow Chinese heritage.


Private Hospitals:

  • Sibu Specialist Medical Centre

  • Rajang Specialist Hospital


International Schools:

  • Woodlands International School: Established in 2013, Cambridge curriculum, Cambridge primary to Cambridge secondary.


Bintulu

Bintulu is Sarawak’s industrial and energy hub, driven by its rich reserves of natural gas and oil.


Private Hospitals:

  • Columbia Asia Hospital Bintulu

  • Bintulu Medical Centre


International Schools:

  • Bintulu International School (BIS): Follows a broad and varied curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England & Wales in conjunction with Cambridge International Examinations. 

  • Kidurong International School: primary and secondary education with an international curriculum.


Miri

Miri is located near the Brunei border, it offers modern amenities while serving as the gateway to iconic natural sites such as Gunung Mulu National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Niah Caves.


Private Hospitals:

  • Columbia Asia Hospital Miri

  • Miri Specialist Centre

  • Borneo Medical Centre

  • Miri City Medical Centre


International Schools:

  • Knewton Global Schools Miri: Blend of British international and Malaysian national curriculum, catering to students aged 3 to 17. 

  • Riam Hill International Secondary School: Secondary education with a focus on holistic development. 


Sarawak Main Cities
Sarawak Main Cities

Learn how the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) program lets you stay long-term in Sarawak main cities for retirement, children education or a new lifestyle.

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