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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.
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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.
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| Area : 124,449 sq km
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| State Capital : Kuching
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| Head of State : His Excellency Tun
Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng |
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| Chief Minister : Y.A.B Datuk Patinggi
Tan Sri (Dr.) Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud DP, PSM, SPMJ, SSDK, DGSM, SSAP, SSSA,
PGDK,KTWE (Thailand), KEPN (Indonesia), SPMB (Brunei), KOU (Korea)
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| District : Bintulu, Kapit, Kota
Samarahan, Kuching, Limbang, Miri, Sarikei, Sibu, Sri Aman |
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Getting to Sarawak |
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Sarawak |
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| Land of the Hornbills |
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Known as the ‘ Land of Hornbills’, Sarawak is Malaysia’s
largest state with many hidden treasures that would enthral the most discerning
nature lovers. With an area of 124,450 square kilometers, this Borneo paradise
is a region of endless fascination, possessing the world's oldest tropical
rainforests and latticed with rivers and tributaries and home to the largest
cave chamber in the world, unique fauna and flora, white beaches, and remote
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The modern history of Sarawak, whiffs of Victorian
melodrama. In 1839, when Sarawak was rebelling against the Brunei Sultanate, an
English adventurer named James Brooke arrived and volunteered to quell the
revolt. Brooke was successful, and as a reward the Pengiran Mahkota of Brunei
made Brooke the Rajah of Sarawak in 1841. His nephew, Charles Brooke in 1868,
succeeded James. In 1917, Charles’ eldest son, Charles Vyner succeeded him. The
Brooke family of “White Raja’s” continued to bring ever growing tracts of
Borneo into their control throughout their rule until World War II when the
Japanese forces occupied Sarawak. It was subsequently ceded to Britain after
the war and became a British Crown Colony. Sarawak joined Malaysia in 1963 and
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Sarawak is a vast land not only rich in resources such
as pepper, cocoa, palm oil, timber and oil, it is also rich in cultural
treasures, reflecting the influence of the state's 1.5 million population made
up of 24 ethnic groups as well as the western influence of Sarawak's "White
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The state’s endless rivers form its transportation
backbone. Perahus are the most common crafts used along the rivers. They are
low-lying pencil thin canoes equipped with outboard motors, and they churn
along with surprising speed and agility. Riding in one, breezing past the dense
jungle walls is a worthwhile experience. |
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Malaysia Airlines flies regularly to Kuching
International Airport as well as to Miri from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru,
Singapore, and Kota Kinabalu. Boats are a common mode of transport in Sarawak,
as dense vegetation crisscrossed with rivers in its interior. Travel in areas
not assessible by boat is often by light aircrafts and helicopters. Buses
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Entertainment |
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Kuching offers a number of pubs and bars such as Amigos,
Casablanca Lounge, Cat City, The Club, Discovery, Hornbill’s Corner Café,
Khatulistiwa, Latino, Margherita Lounge and Miami. They are mostly in and
around Taman Sri Sarawak, across Kuching Hilton, Jalan Bukit Mata and the
Riverbank Suites. |
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Karaoke is a popular pastime with most major hotels
having lounges with karaoke facilities. In Miri, check out popular watering
holes such as Balcony, Cherry Berries and Coco, just to name a few, around the
Pelita Commercial Centre.
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Sports and Leisure |
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Like most modern locations, the capital city and other
major towns are not without facilities for activities like swimming, bowling,
golfing, fishing and mountain biking. In Kuching, the public swimming pool at
Jalan Padungan is a popular haunt while Reservoir Park is a well-liked jogging
trail. At Riverside Complex, there is the 24-lane Riverside Superbowl. |
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