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Sarawak

Sarawak

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A state in Malaysia on the island of Borneo known for large rainforests and wildlife
  • proper noun
: Sarawak
  • Peter Brosius's 1986 article on the traditionally nomadic Penan of Sarawak dispelled this misconception.
  • Sarawak state
  • Sarawak, Malaysia
  • Sarawak Forest

So I was born in the state of Sarawak, which is on the island of Borneo.

Examples

  • A large number of separately named, non-Malay, predominantly non-Muslim indigenous peoples live in Sabah and Sarawak.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The capital of Sarawak is Kuching, a city famous for its historical architecture.

  • Dam projects have hit native groups in Sarawak especially hard.

    Academic text (2011)

  • A brief history of how Sarawak became part of Malaysia follows.

    Academic text (2007)

  • So I was born in the state of Sarawak, which is on the island of Borneo.

    W Magazine

  • Indigenous groups are likely to view any promises made by the Sarawak government with skepticism.

    Blog text (16)

  • Paran grew up in the Kelabit Highlands of Malaysia's Sarawak state.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Most of the lumber from Sarawak is shipped to Japan to be made into disposable chopsticks.

    Academic text (1990)

  • I visited Sarawak, which is known for its beautiful rainforests and diverse cultures.

  • Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo.

Surface Forms

Sarawak main

Etymology

Sarawak comes from the name local people gave to the river and the area on the island of Borneo. That's why the Malaysian state is called Sarawak today — the land took its name from the river.