Sarawak, one of Malaysian states on the island of Borneo neighbouring Sabah is located on the north west
of the island. Famously known as Bumi Kenyalang (it means Land of the Hornbills), it is the largest state in
the country. Sarawak’s capital, Kuching has a population of over 600,000 that comes from plenty of ethnic
groups namely Iban, Chinese, Malay, Melanau, Bidayuh, Penan, Kelabit and Kenyah. The state is divided into
several administrative divisions including Sibu, Miri, Limbang, Kapit, Kuching, Sri Aman, Mukah, Betong,
Bintulu and Sarikei.
By the early 19th century, Sarawak is under the rule of ...