Sarawak, the largest territory in Malaysia, located on the island of Boreno, appeals to travellers from Australia and around the world.
Kevin Nila Nangai, assistant manager – media management/filming with the Sarawak Tourism Board, revealed some of the territory’s appeal at a travel media briefing in Sydney on Wednesday.
Sarawak has 27 ethnic groups that speak 45 different dialects. Its 37 national parks protect one of the world’s richest and most diverse ecosystems – home to the orangutan, proboscis monkey, hornbill, the Rajah Brooke butterfly and the silverleaf monkey.
For the adventurous, epic jungle trekking trails await, as well as adventure caving and kayaking.
Food is diverse and delicious. The array of local favourites includes the laksa Sarawak, kolo mee, midin, umai and dishes cooked in bamboo.
Revealing a side of Asia distinct from elsewhere, Sarawak offers a welcome alternative to tourist-trap clichés. As Kevin Nila Nangai explained, visiting Sarawak can be either an addition to a trip to Peninsular Malaysia and neighbouring countries; or the destination can be taken on its own, as a journey of discovery in its own right.
Visitors to Sarawak can sample the lifestyle of indigenous communities’ longhouses or explore gigantic caves in the UNESCO World Heritage area of Gunung Mulu National Park. They might choose to participate in a volunteer program or learn how to cook Sarawakian dishes.
“As part of Malaysia on the island of Borneo, Sarawak is a peaceful and stable place for travel, suited for large groups or single travellers alike,” Kevin Nila Nangai told his audience.
To learn more about it, try the following website: https://sarawaktourism.com/
Written by Peter Needham
