The name “Sarawak” is believed to be derived from the Malay word “serawak”, which refers to an antimony ore commonly found in the region. However, the exact origin remains uncertain. Another theory suggests it might come from the Sarawak River, which has been a significant geographical feature for the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia <\/a>and occupies the northwestern part of the island of Borneo<\/a>. To the west lies the South China Sea, offering picturesque coastlines. It shares borders with the Malaysian state of Sabah<\/a> to the northeast, and with Indonesia\u2019s Kalimantan region to the south and east. The state has a myriad of ecosystems, from coastal areas to dense rainforests and rugged highlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarawak’s history is rich and varied, having been influenced by Bruneian sultans, Chinese traders, indigenous tribes, and European colonizers. The “White Rajahs” of the Brooke family ruled Sarawak as a personal kingdom for a century from the mid-1800s to World War II, after which the territory was ceded to the British Crown. Along with Sabah, Singapore, and Malaya, Sarawak became part of the newly formed Federation of Malaysia in 1963. The state’s ethnic and cultural diversity can be attributed to its unique historical tapestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarawak, often dubbed the “Land of the Hornbills”, invites travelers to immerse themselves in its rich culture, history, and natural wonders. From caves that whisper tales of ancient civilizations to rainforests teeming with life, Sarawak is a captivating blend of the old and the new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name The name “Sarawak” is believed to be derived from the Malay word “serawak”, which refers to an antimony ore commonly found in the region. However, the exact origin remains uncertain. Another theory suggests it might come from the Sarawak River, which has been a significant geographical feature for the locals. Geography Sarawak is the … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2088"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2088"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2357,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2088\/revisions\/2357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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