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Kuching /ˈkuːtʃɪŋ/ (Jawi: کوچيڠ; Chinese: 古晉; pinyin: Gǔ jìn), officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is situated on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and covers an area of 431 square kilometres (166 sq mi) with a population about 165,642 in the Kuching North administrative region and 159,490 in the Kuching South administrative region—a total of 325,132 people.
Kuching was the third capital of Sarawak in 1827 during the administration of the Bruneian Empire. In 1841, Kuching become the capital of Sarawak after Sarawak was ceded to James Brooke for helping the Bruneian empire in crushing a rebellion. The town continued to receive attention and development during the rule of Charles Brooke such as the construction of sanitation system, hospital, prison, fort, and a bazaar. In 1941, the Brooke administration had a Centenary Celebration in Kuching. During World War II, Kuching was occupied by Japanese forces from 1942 to 1945. The Japanese government set up a Batu Lintang camp near Kuching to hold prisoners of war and civilian internees. After the war, the town survived intact. However, the last Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke decided to cede Sarawak as part of British Crown Colony in 1946. Kuching remained as capital during the Crown Colony period. After the formation of Malaysia in 1963, Kuching retained its status as state capital and was granted city status in 1988. Since then, the Kuching city is divided into two administrative regions managed by two separate local authorities. The administrative centre of Sarawak state government is located at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Kuching.
A national park is a park in use for conservation purposes. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently, there is a common idea: the conservation of 'wild nature' for posterity and as a symbol of national pride. An international organization, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and its World Commission on Protected Areas, has defined "National Park" as its Category II type of protected areas.
While this type of national park had been proposed previously, the United States established the first "public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people", Yellowstone National Park, in 1872. Although Yellowstone was not officially termed a "national park" in its establishing law, it was always termed such in practice and is widely held to be the first and oldest national park in the world. The first area to use "national park" in its creation legislation was the US's Mackinac Island, in 1875. Australia's Royal National Park, established in 1879, was the world's third official national park. In 1895 ownership of Mackinac Island was transferred to the State of Michigan as a state park and national park status was consequently lost. As a result, Australia's Royal National Park is by some considerations the second oldest national park now in existence.
Bako National Park, established in 1957, is the oldest national park in Sarawak, eastern Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It covers an area of 27.27 square kilometres (10.53 sq mi) at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula at the mouth of the Bako and Kuching Rivers. It is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) by road from Kuching. Millions of years of erosion of the sandstone have created a coastline of steep cliffs, rocky headlands and stretches of white, sandy bays. Wave erosion at the base of the cliffs has carved many of the rocky headlands into fantastically shaped sea arches and seastacks with colored patterns formed by iron deposition. Some of these rock formations can be seen on entry to the Teluk Assam Beach, which fronts the park. The park can only be reached by a 20-minute boat ride from the village of Kampung Bako. It is often visited as a day-trip from Kuching, though accommodations (campground and forestry service bungalows) are available.
Bako is one of the smallest national parks in Sarawak. However, it features multiple biomes (including rainforest), abundant wildlife, jungle streams and waterfalls, secluded beaches, and trekking trails. A network of 16 marked walking trails of different lengths allows visitors access. In addition, various beaches are accessible by boat from Kampung Bako or Teluk Assam, as well as a geologically interesting sea stack rock formation. The range of attractions and activities in a compact area have made Bako one of the most popular parks in Sarawak.
Sarawak (Malay pronunciation: [saˈrawaʔ]) is one of the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. It is also one of the founding members of the Malaysian federation alongside North Borneo (now Sabah), Singapore (expelled in 1965) and the Federation of Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia or West Malaysia). This territory has a certain level of autonomy in administration, immigration, and judiciary which differentiates it from the rest of the Malaysian Peninsula states. It is also known as Bumi Kenyalang ("Land of the Hornbills").
Sarawak is situated on the northwest Borneo, bordering the state of Sabah to the northeast, Kalimantan Borneo to the south, and surrounding the independent state of Brunei. Capital city is Kuching. The city is also the economic centre of state and seat of Sarawak state government. Other cities and towns are Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu. As of the last census (2015), the state population was 2,636,000. Sarawak has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. The state has several prominent cave systems at Gunung Mulu National Park. Rajang River is the longest river in Malaysia. Bakun Dam, one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia is located at one of the tributaries of the Rajang River. Mount Murud is the highest point in Sarawak.
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An entry for the AZAM's Short Movie Competition (student category) held in Kuching, Sarawak inviting all the professional and amateur filmakers in Sarawak to present their perspective on showing the World's First City of Unity, Kuching which is the capital city of Sarawak located in the Island of Borneo. Directed, filmed and produced by Abang Mohd Danish Bin Abang Busmah A student from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Samarahan Kampus 1, Sarawak. Synopsis A tourist is traveling around Kuching and meeting up his old friend, Eric which happens to be a local in town. Eric decides to bring his curious little friend around town and explain more on the components of uniqueness they have in Kuching that he could never forget. Eric also emphasizes on a remarkable experience his friend will emb...
http://bookinghunter.com Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, and formerly the City of Sarawak, is the capital and most populous city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. The city covers an area of 719 sq miles (1,863 km²). Kuching is one of the two subsets of the Kuching Proper subdistrict, the other subset being part of the Padawan municipality. Kuching Proper is one of the three subdistricts in the Kuching District, which is one of the three districts in the Kuching Division. The most important places to visit in Kuching are: Kubah National Park, Fairy Cave, Semenggoh Nature Reserve, Sarawak Orchid Garden, Chinese Museum, Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching Esplanade, Wind Cave, The Old Courthouse, Matang Wildlife Centre and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you...
Initially I had difficulty being a vegetarian traveler in Sarawak but that quickly changed. Here's 10 top foods of Sarawak, that locals love and you will too. Written Kuching Street Food Guide: http://grrrltraveler.com/countries/asia/malaysia/10-top-sarawak-foods-kuching-sarawak-food-guide-malaysian-borneo/ This Kuching Sarawak food guide shows you the 10 iconic Sarawakian dishes and food spots in Kuching that steals local hearts and is not to be missed. 10 Top Street Foods of Sarawak: 1. Bubur Ayam 0:20 2. Kolo Mee 0:43 3. Popular Drink of Kuching: 2:09 Teh C Special (layered milk tea drink): Note, I had the wheatgrass instead. Don't order the wheatgrass. 4. Laksa Sarawak 2:45 5. Vegetarian Food at Zhun San Yen Restaurant 3:46 (Inexpensive and delicious) 6. Midin Salad (J...
I spent 2n/3d at Bako National Park in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo). The trip was the wildest adventure I've had yet and it cost under $30! You can travel for cheap in Sarawak Written post & information on getting to Bako National Park, Kuching: : http://grrrltraveler.com/borneo-2/bako-national-park-sarawak/ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ HELP ME MAKE VIDEOS ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Contribute subtitles to make my videos global for other languages: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?tab=2&c;=UCokvlHFyLfpWrgSuZW9uA5Q Support my videos on Patreon and get behind the scenes : https://www.patreon.com/grrrltraveler?ty=h ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥THIS VIDEO WAS MADE WITH:♥♥♥♥♥♥ Canon 70D: http://bit.ly/canon70dcamera Canon GX7: http://amzn.to/1LUK7TK Sony NEX-5T: http://bit.ly/sonynex5tcamera VidPro Mic: http://amzn.to/1XoB...
TRAVEL VLOG: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Hi guys, kami sudah beberapa kali pergi ke Kuching dari Pontianak naik bus. Sebelumnya ngga pernah kepikiran untuk bikin travel vlog. Trip kali ini, kami coba buat travel vlog tentang Kuching. Mudah-mudahan infonya bisa berguna bagi siapapun yang mau jalan-jalan ke Kuching. Recommended bus: EVA SJS Bintang Jaya Damri Recommended accomodation: Beds Guesthouse (http://www.bedsguesthouse.com/) Edmond's at Kenny Hill (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2931979) Jewels of Borneo (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298309-d6873212-Reviews-Jewels_of_Borneo_Guest_House-Kuching_Sarawak.html) Places to eat: Kim Joo (non halal) (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298309-d3646975-Reviews-Kim_Joo-Kuching_Sarawak.html) My Little Kitchen (https://www...
Filmed and produced by Asa Esa, the video production and film company in Kuching. Kuching is now the world's first City of Unity, and together we share this joy and pride. Enjoy and remember to like, share and subscribe! The Team - Riezal, The Collective, Lumière Pictures, QpLin, Johnny, Putat & team Asa Esa Special thanks to: Iran Amir Musoddiq, Muhammad Rais Sanusi, Awang Nikmanul Hakim Awang Kadri, Jack Peng, Drumcall & many more. Visit our webpage at www.asaesa.com You can also follow us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AsaEsaFilm
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Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, and formerly the City of Sarawak, is the capital and most populous city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. The city covers an area of 719 sq miles (1,863 km²). Kuching is one of the two subsets of the Kuching Proper subdistrict, the other subset being part of the Padawan municipality. Kuching Proper is one of the three subdistricts in the Kuching District, which is one of the three districts in the Kuching Division. The most important places to visit in Kuching are: Kubah National Park, Fairy Cave, Semenggoh Nature Reserve, Sarawak Orchid Garden, Chinese Museum, Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching Esplanade, Wind Cave, The Old Courthouse, Matang Wildlife Centre and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation...
JP is on a trip around Kuching, Malaysia with a local friend, Mik. They take a bike ride round the city, visit a local market, try out the famous Sarawak laksa then JP heads out to explore nature’s finest via kayak. Catch part 2 of JP's adventure here - https://youtu.be/0uynUe8mhx4 What is GO TRAVEL? GO TRAVEL is ASEAN's hottest new travel show, available exclusively on the GOASEAN travel channel. It's your one stop guide to travelling in the region, where our hosts will share travel tips and inspire you with their exciting adventures. What is GOASEAN? GOASEAN is a brand new ASEAN travel channel that serves as a platform for ASEAN member countries to jointly promote tourism in ASEAN. Malaysia kickstarted the GOASEAN initiative during its tenure as Chair of ASEAN in 2015 to promote trav...
We traveled to Kuching, Sarawak last month with our friends where we ventured into dark caves, got lost in forests, and had a really great time. Huge thanks to our friend, Dan, for giving us a place to stay and bringing us around. Feel free to hit the 'like' button & comment if you enjoyed the video. Remember to SUBSCRIBE if you'd like to see more from us! :) God bless! ------------------------------------------ FIND US ON INSTAGRAM: Rowei @rowei_ng Emily @emilysnghs Friends: Naz @nazamussenn Clara @claraaking ( check out her channel @ https://www.youtube.com/user/claaraking ) Dan @dannial33 ------------------------------------------ Music: Disco's Over - Lonely Island PTII (feat. PRXZM) [ https://soundcloud.com/discosover ] Provided by NCS [ https://goo.gl/5Yglmz ] Filmed & edit...
Welcome To Malaysia's Most Wanted , A new travel comedy series exploring Malaysia and checking out the hottest places and destinations to visit in the Country! Our first destination is Kuching , the capital and the most populous city in the states of Sarawak! In this episode I will experience my first Hari Raya Celebrations in Malaysia and trek the Famous Mount Santubong! Malaysia's Most Wanted Kuching Written And Presented By Mark O'Dea Filmed and Assisted By Ramon Erhard If you enjoyed the video please give it a like and subscribe to my channel for more videos!! https://twitter.com/markodea8 http://instagram.com/markodea8 https://www.facebook.com/markodea8 The songs used in the video are not mine and I do not own the copyright to them. Amy Mastura - Akan Datang https://itune...
This video for Kuching is one of our older productions, but we wanted to share it with you to get some feedback on how these older clips compare to the more recent travel guides we’ve shot. Below are some links to those recent videos. Feel free to compare with this clip and comment below to let us know which ones you prefer, and what else you’d love to see from Expedia on YouTube! St. Petersburg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ISUUO0CSo Kyoto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd1wzlwtKJ0 A tour of Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, is a journey into a colorful, adventurous place you’ll never forget. The moment you arrive, you’ll learn that Kuching sightseeing is best done from the Sarawak River, which flows past the city. You can embark on a kayak tour and...
https://www.expedia.com.sg/Kuching.d6142141.Destination-Travel-Guides Sarawak’s capital city is filled with palaces, forts and temples, and is the gateway to the national parks and thriving orangutan habitats. A city which has retained and treasured its historic buildings and cultures, Kuching is the place to discover Malaysian Borneo’s past. The nearby national parks will lead you on a journey through Borneo’s ecology, from wetlands and rain forest, to a primate rehabilitation center. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on our travel blog for more travel tips, inspiration and city guides to help you plan your holidays: Singapore: http://travelblog.expedia.com.sg/ Malaysia: http://travelblog.expedia.com.my/
For more great information, photos and video about Malaysia, see PleaseTakeMeTo's Malaysia Travel Guide - http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/malaysia On the banks of the Sarawak river, and very near to the equator stands Kuching, the capital of Sarawak and the most populous city in Borneo. Kuching has a colorful history which reads like a romantic adventure novel, but it also has a lot to offer to modern day travelers. Endowed with cultural and architectural treasures, visitors are advised to set aside at least a few days here to truly appreciate Kuching's magical appeal. There are numerous museums to explore, including the Sarawak Museum which is considered one of the finest in the whole of South East Asia. Kuching is home to many fine historic buildings such as Fort Magherita, a...
Travel video about destination Borneo in Malaysia. Borneo is the third largest island in the world and the northern region that comprises Sarawak and Sabah has been part of the Malaysian Federation since 1963. A hidden paradise, mysterious and unknown. We begin our journey in Sarawak in the north west of the island, in the capital, Kuching.The Sarawak River divides the city in two and on one of the banks are the buildings of Kampung Boyan, an old water town. Situated on a hill is Fort Margarita that dates back to 1841. We visit a village of the Bidayum Tribe and to the border of the South Indonesian section of the island. The Bidayum live in traditional long houses and survive from agriculture and river fishing. The long houses measure up to a hundred and fifty metres in length and are in...
Confessions of this overgrown boy
Swimming never stuck with me
Even dogs have their own paddle
But without a kick off a pool's wall, I'm not getting
anywhere
Stranded on this island where the sun has set
I wait for it to rise again
And all I possess is my faith, so small
What good's a mustard seed trampled, without its land to
grow in
And I've missed the boat so many times
Delusional waters are inching up on me
And I need to sail that ship to see
You're walkin' my way
Sometimes it's not the world's voice, but my very own
That calls me a fool for believing in You
So I send an S.O.S., crying Savior oh Savior
Don't wanna be the sniveling traitor anymore
So they got to see You walk on waves