Sarawak covers some 124,000 square kilometers along the northwestern coast of Borneo and is the largest of the 13 states in Malaysia. Much of the land is still forested and a healthy 75 percent is devoted to forest reserve and national parks.

Its capital city, Kuching, one of the most charming towns in Malaysia is simply unique offering such a romantic and unlikely history. Kuching’s residents is approximately 450,000. Perfectly preserved colonial buildings blend elegantly with the gracious modern architecture adorned with beautiful landscape.

For such a vast state, Sarawak’s population of about 2 million is a surprising sparse yet fascinating and diverse mix of almost thirty ethnic groups. The population is mainly composed of the Iban tribe (who forms one-third of the population) with a mix of Chinese and Malays while the Bidayuh, Melanau and the Orang Ulu comprise a minority of the population. Sarawak is a society composed of traditions and customs that is both hundreds of years old and as new as the microchips in a personal computer.

Reflecting the wide mixture of ethnic groups in Sarawak, religion in the state is both tolerant and diverse. Islam is the official religion. However, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and animism are also represented and respected.

Although Bahasa Melayu is the official language, English is by far very widely spoken over the state.

Tourism In Sarawak

Discover Sarawak – ‘Land of The Hornbil’ – the largest state in Malaysia located on the northwestern strip of the 3rd largest island in the world (Borneo). Land of diversity, Sarawak offers something for every traveller, from luxurious beach resorts and sophisticated city hotels to the deep interior where rustic lodges or even jungle huts ring out a welcome. Even in the midst of the rainforest it is possible to enjoy an ice cold cocktail and air-conditioning.

Sarawak has one of the best national park networks in Southeast Asia. The vast primeval rainforests in the national parks provide perfect environment for its unique flora and fauna and the spectacular natural attractions. Its world famous Mulu National Park contains majestic mountains with record breaking caves while Bako National Park offers excellent opportunity to see the rare proboscis monkeys and the carnivorous pitcher plants.

Sarawak is an ethnic kaleidoscope of cultures with almost thirty different distinct ethnic communities whose hospitality is legendary waiting to be experienced and admired. From the relaxing sightseeing tour of legendary Kuching to visit the Sarawak Museum, one of Asia’s best, housing a fascinating collections of Borneon ethnological artifacts, you have a chance to be in touch with the elements of nature – the awe-inspiring Mulu caves which is Southeast Asia’s largest caves system and experience the superb and splendid river safaris journeying into Borneo heartland up the might rivers of Skrang, Rejang and Baram for your lifetime memories of a stay in longhouses to appreciate the rich cultures and traditions of Sarawak’s indigenous people.

In brief, Sarawak is Malaysia’s cultural melting pot. It is also an access to some of Southeast Asia’s most astounding natural attractions.