SARAWAK
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| SARAWAK
the largest state in Malaysia, is located on the south-western corner
of Borneo. It is a land od vast primeval rainforests, majestic mountains,
caves, unique flora and fauna and diverse ethnic communities. Sarawak's
history is one of heroic adventure and romance, piracy and rebellioon.
The state came under the rule of the White Rajahs when the Sultan
of Brunei made James Brooke, an English Adventurer, the ruler of Sarawak
in 1841 for his help in quelling a rebellion. |
KUCHING
WATERFRONT |
Administratively,
Sarawak is divided into nine divisions. Kuching, the state capital
which incidentally is also located in Kuching division sits on the
banks of the Sarawak River, 32 km from the sea. The influence of the
British is reflected in the architecture of some of its public buildings.
A fine example is the Sarawak Museum, one of Asia's best, housing
a fascinating collection of Borneon ethnological and archaelogical
artefacts.
The Cat Museum, Islamic Museum, Chinese Museum, Timber Museum and
Police Museum also offer interesting insights into Sarawak. |
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Other
notable attractions in the city include the Fort Margherita, named
after the wife of Charles Brooke , the second White Rajah and the
Astana, presently, the residence of the Governor of Sarawak.
The Sunday Market or Pasar Minggu, where local produce is sold,
is the best place to mingle with the local folk.
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MUSEUM
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CULTURAL
VILLAGE |
The
Sarawak Cultural Village at the foothills of the legendary Mt. Santubong,
35 km from Kuching, is a major tourist attraction. Popularly known
as the living Museum, the village is a showcase of the state's rich
cultural diversity.
Sarawak's magnificent caves is truly one of nature's greatest gifts.
The Niah National Park is an area of major archeological significance
as the oldest human remains in Southeast Asia, dating back 40,000
years, were found in its world renowned Niah Caves. The caves is home
to milions of bats and swiftlets and witnessing the collection of
guano for use as fertiliser and the hazardaous task of harvesting
birds' nests can be an absorbing experience. |
| HOTELS
IN SARAWAK |
Batang
Ai Longhouse Resort
c/o Kuching Hilton
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
P.O.Box 2396
93748 Kuching
Sarawak
Tel : 6082-24 8200
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City
Inn
Lot
275-276
Jalan Abell
P.O. Box 1947
93738 Kuching
Tel : 6082-41 4866
Fax : 6082-41 4869 |
Damai
Lagoon Resort
Teluk Penyuk
Santubong
P.O. Box 3159
93762 Kuching
Tel : 6082-84 6900
Fax : 6082-84 6901
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Dynasty
Hotel
Lot 683 Block 9
Jalan Pujut-Lutong
C.D.T. 20 98009
Miri Sarawak
Tel : 6082-42 1111
Fax : 6085-42 2222
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Holiday
Inn Damai Beach
P.O. Box 2870
93756 Kuching
Sarawak
Tel : 609-471 8300
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Holiday
Inn Kuching
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
P.O. Box 2362
93100 Kuching
Sarawak
Tel : 6082-42 3111
Fax : 6082-42 6169 |
Park
Hotel
Jalan Raja
98000 Miri
Sarawak
Tel : 6082-41 4555
Fax : 6082-41 4488
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Plaza Hotel Bintulu
P.O.Box 676
Jalan Abang Galau
116 Taman Sri Dagang
97000 Bintulu
Tel : 6086-33 5111
Fax : 6086-33 2742
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Plaza
Regency
47
Brooke Road
19800 Miri
Sarawak
Tel : 6082-41 3113 |
Holiday
Bungalows
Fraser's
Hill Development Corporation
49000 Fraser's Hill
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 609-362 2044
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Holiday
Inn Damai Beach
P.O. Box 2870
93756 Kuching
Sarawak
Tel : 6082-41 1777
Fax : 6082-42 8911 |
Holiday
Inn Kuching
P.O.Box 2362
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
93100 Kuching
Sarawak
Tel : 6082-42 3111
Fax : 6082-42 6169
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Holiday Inn Miri
P.O. Box 2295
Jalan Temenggung Datuk Oyong Lawai
98000 Miri
Sarawak
Tel : 6085-41 8888
Fax : 6085-41 9999
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