|  Sarawak is presently divided into 11 administrative divisions - Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu, Miri, Limbang, Sarikei, Kapit, Kota Samarahan, Bintulu, Mukah and Betong. Kuching is the seat of government for modern Sarawak and is home to some 458,300 people making it the highest populated city in Sarawak and the 7th highest populated city in Malaysia. Sarawak has a Chief Minister, which heads a Cabinet of Ministers. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Negeri (or Governor), from amongst members of the State's Legislative Council. Elections are held every five years. The present Chief Minister is YAB Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud. Kuching is also where the Head of the State of Sarawak, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) His Excellency Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng resides. State Flag Red symbolises the courage, confidence and sacrifices of the people in their efforts to achieve and maintain progress in the state. Yellow represents the supremacy of the law and the unity found amongst Sarawak's diverse races. Black denotes the abundant natural resources of Sarawak: petroleum and timber. The yellow nine-pointed star represents the nine divisions and the aspirations of the people to improve their quality of life. State Emblem / Logo The Bunga Raya (Hibiscus) - the national flower appears on the right and left of the bird's legs while the banner or ribbon on which the bird's stand carries the new State Motto "Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti" (United, Industrious, Dedicated). Positioned on the bird's chest is a shield bearing the state colours-black, red and yellow. State Anthem (Malay) Sarawak Tanah Air Ku Negeri Ku Tanah Air Ku Sarawak Engkaulah Tanah Pusaka Ku Tanah Tumpah Darah Ku Ibu Pertiwi Ku Rakyat Hidup Mesra dan Bahagia Damai Muhibbah Sentiasa Bersatu Berusaha Berbakti Untuk Sarawak Ku Cintai Sarawak Dalam Malaysia Aman Makmur Rahmat Tuhan Maha Esa Kekallah Sarawak Bertuah Teras Perjuangan Rakyat Berjaya Berdaulat | | | More About Sarawak Facts & Figures | | | |