Kuching

Photo credit: David Hogan Jr / SarawakTourism.com

KUCHING 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. Kuching was the third capital of Sarawak in 1827 during the administration of the Bruneian
Empire.

In 1841, Kuching became the capital of the Kingdom of Sarawak after the territory in the area
was ceded to James Brooke for helping the Bruneian Empire in crushing a rebellion particularly by the
interior Borneo dweller Land Dayak people who later became his loyal followers after most of them
being pardoned by him and joining administration had a Centenary Celebration in Kuching. Kuching is a
major food destination for tourists and the main gateway for travellers visiting Sarawak and Borneo.