The Economic Activities of Foochow in Sibu: Development and Transformation

Abstract

The Foochow community has contributed tremendously to the economic development and achievement of Sarawak. The involvement of Foochow in various economic sectors is spectacular as compared to other Chinese communities in Sarawak. The Foochow community is considered a catalyst in the economic development of Sarawak, they grasped the economic opportunities whenever they found the chances. This research report concentrates in investigating the outstanding and prominent performance of Foochow in the economic development of Sarawak. It traced the development and transformation of the various economic activities of Foochow in Sibu. This essay illustrated how the Rajang area under the cultivation of Foochow settlement had become a model of progress and development for Sarawak.

Keywords : Sarawak, Sibu, Foochow community, economic development, economic transformation