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or Malaysia, its National Day is celebrated on 31 August every year. This year, the celebration of the National Day commemorates the 65th Anniversary of its independ ence since 1957, when peaceful nego tiations ended the colonial rule and the Federation of Malaya emerged as the precursor to the modern Malay sia as we know it today.
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The celebrations of the National Day and Malaysia Day 2022 are themed 'Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama’ (Malaysian Family Strong Together) and it is very much in line with the commitment and concept of harmony of a large family
On 16 September 1963, the Feder ation of Malaya was joined by Sin
Malaysians all over the world, in cluding in the Republic of Serbia, are celebrating the joyous and aus picious occasions of these two his torical days with pride and in the spirit of solidarity and unity.
al Day and Malaysia Day 2022 are themed 'Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama’ (Malaysian Family Strong Together) and it is very much in line with the commitment and concept of harmony of a large family as aspired by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Right Honourable Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The phrase 'Malaysian Family' refers to a society that lives in peace and unity in inclusion, togeth erness and gratitude while the phrase 'Strong Together' supports the mean ing of strength and unity achieved collectively and sustainably. In this regard, the spirit of a Malaysian Fam ily Strong Together should be en couraged and embraced by all levels of society in our efforts to improve the lives of the people when facing the challenges of the global economy.
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gapore and the two states in the is land of Borneo, namely Sabah and Sarawak. Singapore then separated in 1965, but the date remains pro claimed as the Malaysia Day and it has also been celebrated ever since.
As the Head of Mission of the Em bassy of Malaysia in Belgrade, the Republic of Serbia, I have always promulgated pillars of enhanced relations that constitute strength ening the relationship between our two nations, and among the main ones is people-to-people. Greater ef forts must be undertaken to build a stronger people-to-people rela tionship. Strong and sustained peo ple-to-people interaction acts as a paramount foundation for the de velopment of closer and deeper understandings.
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In addition, there has also been a recent widening of bilateral cooper ation between Malaysia and the Re
One of the main catalysers in this process is a continuous pres ence of cultural exchange, where it is difficult not to mention Embas sy’s outreach efforts, as well as the Embassy’s cultural troupe Chender awasih’s contribution in bringing the Malaysian arts and culture clos er to wide Serbian public.
I am optimistic and could see the prospects of future enhancement of bilateral cooperation between Ma laysia and the Republic of Serbia as bright, with the next few years be ing particularly conducive period for further development of relations between our two countries overall.
Keeping focus on continuity in a post-pandemic world, Malaysia has embodied Cultural Diplomacy as one of the approaches being re invigorated. And leveraging on the dynamism of the people-to-people connection between Malaysia and the Republic of Serbia as one of the main foundation of the good bilat eral relations between these two na tions, the Embassy of Malaysia in Belgrade in a great collaboration with Hyatt Regency Belgrade, Turk ish Airlines and Tourism Malay sia presents you “To Know Malay sia Is To Love Malaysia” Week which will be held from 18 till 25 Septem ber 2022 at Hyatt Regency Belgrade. This program will be featuring arts, culture and culinary presentation
public of Serbia, especially in the areas of education and science & tech nology, as well as youth and sports, which have inarguably inspired inter ests to explore various potentials of future cooperation as another bridge connecting the peoples in Malaysia and the Republic of Serbia.
From the initial establishment of the bilateral relations between Ma laysia and the former Federal Re public of Yugoslavia in 1967 to the reopening of the Embassy of Malay sia in Belgrade in 2004, the roles of our two geographically distant but similarly warm and hospitable peo ples are of great magnitude.
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On this note, I wish to once again, extend my congratulations on the occasions of National Day and Ma laysia Day 2022 !
Due to continued tourism pro motion efforts this year especially in view of the recent full opening of Ma laysia’s borders and major relaxation of measures, the number of Serbian travellers to Malaysia has started to quickly recover even better than the pre-pandemic period. With all the encouragements from both of our Governments’ to ease the travelling between our two countries, I am con fident that the exchange of visitors will continue to increase, thus con tributing to further improvement of people-to-people relations overall. In relation thereto, this Malaysia Focus On extensively features many won ders of Malaysia.
services (EMS), payment gateway solutions, telecommunication infrastructure related services, logistic related services, oil & gas re lated services and also a regional leader in digital creative content just to name a few.
As a member of the Association of South east Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysia also is part of the regional FTAs with China, Ja pan, Republic of Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. On March 18th, 2022, Malaysia has entered into the Regional Comprehen sive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the larg est trade pact in history.
Despite having substantial strength in manufactured goods and selected commod ities, Malaysia also is highly capable in ser vices sector. The country is one of Asian ma jor players in the electronics manufacturing
MF in their Economic Outlook as of April 2022 positioned Malaysia as the 34th largest economy in the world with the GDP size of USD 439.37 billion, which put the country of more than 33 million people as the third largest economies in the Southeast Asia region be hind Indonesia and Thailand.
Serbia trade with Malaysia grew 43.83 per cent last year, valued at USD 108.94 million where both import and export of goods be tween the two countries recorded strong growths. Serbia’s import from Malaysia in creased by 40.82 per cent, meanwhile Ser bia’s export to Malaysia showed significant jumped by 100.57 per cent. Top trading goods were rubber products, machineries parts, E&Es and palm oil.
Malaysia is one of the founding members of ASEAN, a political and economic union consists of 10 member states in the Southeast Asia region. From the Kuala Lumpur Interna tional Airport (KLIA), Malaysia is within 2 to 3 hours air journey to all of the business cap itals in ASEAN and this is one of the advan tages that make Malaysia an attractive des tination among foreign investors. Last year, InterNations, a Germany-based firm that fo cus on global expat network, named the cap ital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur as the best city for expats in their Expat City Ranking 2021Malaysiareport.
In 2021, Malaysia was the 24th largest trad ing nation in the world and global exporter, while being the 26th biggest global importer. Electrical & electronic components (E&Es), petroleum and machineries are the top Ma laysian exports, along with palm oil, which Malaysia is one of the major global suppliers.
As of date, Malaysia has Free Trade Agree ment (FTA) with Australia, Chile, India, Ja pan, New Zealand, Pakistan and Turkey.
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eral trade pacts either multilateral or bilater al that foreign companies can leverage upon.
In 2021, Malaysia was the 24th largest trading nation in the world and global exporter, while being the 26th biggest global importer
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Having a mixed economy system which includes variety of private freedom, Malay sia is considered by many as one of attractive gateways to number of markets. English is widely spoken and the country is part of sev
Regionally, Malaysia was Serbia’s third largest trading partner among Southeast Asia countries in 2021, behind Vietnam and Indonesia. In the same year, Serbia was Ma laysia’s largest trading partner among Open Balkan members. Malaysia is the world’s largest exporter of more than thirty particu lar products that range from high technology equipment and components, consumables to derivatives from high value commodities such as petroleum and palm oil.
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There are many reasons as to why Ma laysia is Serbia’s strategic trading partner. As a starter, Malaysia is strategically locat ed in Asia, along the Straits of Malacca, one of the most important shipping lines in the world connecting Indian Ocean and Pacif ic Ocean. Malaysia also offers a very friend ly business environment where the country ranked 12th in the World Bank’s Ease of Do ing Business Index 2020. Being a trading na tion at its core also made Malaysian indus tries meet the compliances of international standards where the Government of Malaysia is very supportive with pro-business policies.
Apart from offering diverse range of high quality products and services, Malaysia also is well-known for its good manufacturing practices (GMP), where several GMP stand ards have been made the requirement stand ards by the Government of Malaysin to ele vate the quality of locally-made products.
Regionally, Malaysia was Serbia’s third largest trading partner among Southeast Asia countries in 2021, behind Vietnam and Indonesia
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Malaysia – Your Strategic Trading Partner
External Trade Development Corporation or MATRADE is Malaysia’s na tional trade promotion agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Indus try (MITI). MATRADE plays a major role in connecting, facilitating and assisting for eign companies to do business with Malay sia. MATRADE is tasked to promote Malay sian products and services overseas through its 46 global offices. Serbia’s market is under the purview of MATRADE Office in Milan, It aly (milan@matrade.gov.my).
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There are many reasons for tourists to choose Malaysia as a holiday destination, from its beautiful natural wonders, vibrant culture, friendly people and reputation as a safe and family-friendly destination as well as its value-for-money experiences
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ituated in the centre of the Asia Pacific region, Malaysia enjoys a strate gic location and a yearround tropical climate. With 13 states, three Federal Territories and a population that currently stands at more than 30 million, Malaysia is well known for its cultural diversity – Malay, Chinese and Indian – and the unique ethnic communities of Sabah and Sarawak.
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With three major ethnic com munities living in harmony, or mu hibbah, Malaysia has become one of Asia's most friendly and toler ant countries. The muhibbah is fur ther portrayed through the coun try’s festival calendar that spreads throughout the year, beginning with the Chinese Lunar New Year cele brations right at the beginning; Ei dul Fitri and Eidul Adha; followed by Deepavali (another name for Di wali, the festival of lights) in the lat er months. Malaysians always wel come tourists to discover and enjoy these unique celebrations that are done Malaysian-style. are also no
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Berjaya Hotels & Resorts’ most prized possession, ‘The Goddess of The Sea’ and The Star of Redang lsland in Terengganu is none other than The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort which is surrounded by the blue ocean.
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Melaka and Georgetown are gener ously endowed with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, not to mention Ma laysia’s first World Heritage Site of Kinabalu Park as well as Gunung Mulu National Park.
From pristine beaches and breath taking islands to a rich tapestry of cultures and well-preserved herit age treasures, Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, is a bustling metrop olis with unique landmarks of KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers (the tallest twin towers in the world). Not only KL Forest Eco Park - the nat ural rainforest, can be found at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, but the ad ministrative capital of Putrajaya also boasts impressive architecture and bridges.Malaysia’s other destinations such as Melaka, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak, each have their own charms. The historic cities of
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Uncover your new pursuits at Langkawi - Southeast Asia’s first UNESCO Global Geopark, the trop ical island paradise with incredible landscapes. At Kuching, tuck into its foods to experience and under stand what makes Kuching a UNES CO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Malaysia’s stunning islands and beaches provide the ideal sun, sea and sand getaways. Some of these islands, particularly along the
coasts of Terengganu and Sabah, are world-class dive sites with amaz ing underwater landscapes. The Si padan Island is well known as one of the world’s top diving destinations. Being a multi-racial country, Ma laysians are very lucky to be able to enjoy the many different cuisines and cultures brought about by the diversity of its people. Food is in deed part of the Malaysia’s culture and eating is one of Malaysians' fa vourite pastimes. Thus, gastronomy is one of the main draws for tourists to visit Malaysia, so much so that the top three areas that tourists spend on in Malaysia are shopping, accom modation, and food & beverages.
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Ma laysia, is an agency under the Min istry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Ma laysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred
Malaysia's latest attractions in clude the newly-opened Genting SkyWorld, an outdoor theme park in the highlands, and the magnif icent Merdeka 118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur, currently standing as the world’s second-tallest building.
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tourism destination. Since its incep tion, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene. Tourism Malaysia in Istanbul, Tur kiye is responsible for the outbound market from the Serbia to Malaysia.
There are many reasons for tour ists to choose Malaysia as a holi day destination, from its beautiful natural wonders, vibrant culture, friendly people and reputation as a safe and family-friendly destina tion as well as its value-for-money experiences.AsMalaysia has officially reo pened its borders starting 1 April 2022, fully-vaccinated inbound travellers can enjoy quarantine-free travel to Malaysia and no longer need to undergo pre-departure and on-arrival COVID-19 tests, including children aged 17 and below. Travel insurance is also not a prerequisite for foreigners entering the coun try. Travellers are also no longer re quired to fill in the Traveller’s Card upon entering Malaysia. Let’s ex plore and visit Malaysia now.
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With the unique multi-ethnic community, Penang is truly irreplaceable in terms of its food, culture, heritage, arts and nature surrounding
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“The Other Side of the Island, Teluk Bahang and Balik Pulau” and dis cover the variety of quality tourism products in “The Opposite Side of the Island, Seberang Perai”. These locations differ from the known parts of Penang, providing a passage for one to unveil the unseen charm of Penang.The“7Wonders of Penang” at tractions that are equally attractive will cater to different needs of trav ellers who opt for Penang. In fact, you are currently sitting in the place that owns 2 wonders of Penang, which is “World’s Highest Ropes Course Challenge” at The Gravityz and “World’s First Tower Curved Skywalk” located right here at The TOP, one can experience the beau ty of nature at the “World’s Steep est Tunnel Track” located at Penang Hill and be amazed by the mysteri ous world of insects at the “World’s First Tropical Butterfly and Insect Sanctuary” in ENTOPIA. There is so much more to explore and experi ence in Penang.
ocated at Malaysia’s northwest coast, Penang is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia that comprises an island and strip of land on the peninsular called Seberang Perai. Penang’s capital George Town, was inscribed onto UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2008 where it features Malaysia’s best restored and readapted tradi tional architecture plus a multitude of heritage trades and arts. Penang is also the first state in Peninsular Malaysia to own 2 UNESCO sites: the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site and the newly recog nized Penang Hill UNESCO Bio sphere Reserve. These 2 sites are lo cated at close proximity, allowing travellers to move from one to an other effortlessly to enjoy the maxi mum out of these.
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ly irreplaceable in terms of its food, culture, heritage, arts and nature surrounding. Each and every one of these categories stand out among the rest, making Penang the ulti mate destination that travellers would not want to miss. This is fur ther highlighted in the multiple ac creditations awarded to Penang by international platforms such as CNN which listed Penang as “One Of The Best 22 Best Destinations To Visit To In 2022”; The Times of In dia recognized Penang as “Amongst the Finest UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia”; and Penang’s Assam Laksa was named “The World’s 7th Best Dish” by CNN Travel.
In line with Penang's aspiration to become a premier, sustainable, and diversified tourism destination as outlined in the Penang Tourism Master Plan and Penang 2030 Vi sion, we are unveiling the State's re markable hidden holiday gems on the island and Seberang Perai. Vis itors are encouraged to explore the beauty of the untouched shores in
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angkawi, widely known as the “Jewel of Kedah”, is the ultimate tropical escape in Malaysia. Sur rounded by turquoise waters and home to the most wonderful forest valleys, it is unsurprising that when it comes to deciding on ideal desti nations to visit, Langkawi naturally comes to mind. The island’s du ty-free shopping scene is the next best reason to visit after its expan sive beaches and verdant moun tains. With the unbeatable combi nation of culture, history and a lively food and beverage scene, Langkawi truly has it all.
Alluring and idyllic in its natural beauty, Langkawi is regarded as a significant nature haven. The natu ral landscape of Langkawi is a com bination of highly vegetated rain forest hills and some rather barren rocks. There is an abundance of nat ural wonders, from ancient rock for mations and dramatic mountain peaks to a wealth of flora and fau na. The diverse land and seascapes of Langkawi are home to a bounty of fascinating wildlife: an incredi ble cast of characters that includes long-tailed macaques, the ubiqui tous eagles, and the rare colugo, the world’s only flying primate.
Surrounded by turquoise waters and home to the most wonderful forest valleys, it is unsurprising that when it comes to deciding on ideal destinations to visit, Langkawi naturally comes to mind
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An unblemished nature reserve and an assortment of geo-sites load ed, Langkawi is the home of daz zling geological formations such as mammoth limestone rocks, fossils, caves and lagoons, beaches and, of course, thick forests of mangroves. Keep an eye out for the mangrove region and the muddy flats and you will catch a peek of a bunch of aston ishing animals. In various parts of
For an action filled trip, adrena line junkies can indulge in adven ture by participating in water activi ties and gravity defying stunts such as skydiving. Meanwhile, for those seeking a change of pace, you can’t go wrong with a relaxing night soak ing in the sunset by Chenang Beach. While sipping on sweet beverag es, night dwellers can enjoy watch ing performers lighting up the sky with a fire show in what is sure to be a one-off experience. There are also sunset cruises available for book ing. There is nothing more roman tic than going on a sunset cruise with your partner or enjoying an evening adventure with your loved ones in Langkawi. This is one of the best things to do in Langkawi at night purely because of the incred ible view of the Andaman Sea that you can get while sailing. Langka wi truly comes with the promise of unforgettable moments and mem orable experiences. Look no fur ther, your ideal holiday destination awaits you!
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has something to offer to every pal ate. When hunger strikes, allow your senses to be elevated with the sen sational line up of cuisine Langkawi has on offer to tickle your fancy.
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This scenic paradise is the largest archipelago consisting of a cluster of 99 islands off the coast of Kedah in Malaysia, where the Andaman Sea merges with the Straits of Mel aka. The exploration opportunities are endless in this electrifying is land. One of Langkawi’s most re cent developments is the explosion of its food scene. Ranging from local specialities, humble yet cosy cafés to night market snacks, Langkawi
the island, you will go back in time as you witness sleepy village life and vast stretches of paddy fields, ba nana trees and coconut palms.
You will also find some of the world’s best and most luxurious ho tels in Langkawi for a spectacular is land getaway. Set within an array of picturesque landscapes, hotels such as The Danna Resort and Villas, Casa del Mar, and The Datai Langkawi which boasts a pristine private beach and a large infinity pool are definite ly on top of the list. These amazingly scenic beaches feature clean white sand, jungle-covered mountains in the background, and shimmering blue seas stretching for miles in al most every direction. There is also a famous beach in Langkawi that is fringed with black sand.
However, Kiulu and Kadamaian are not just rivers. Villages along the river have developed a com munity program for self-sustaina bility through community activi ties revolving around tourism. The community by these rivers formed culture and everyday routine with mother nature into a unique expe rience for visitors. Immerse yourself in their culture and learn how their culture influence their daily tasks in paddy farming, rubber tapping, tra ditional basket weaving and crafting beads handicraft apart from acquir ing new skills.
The main attraction at the Park is the majestic Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains between the Himalayas and New Guinea. Climb ers from around the world came to Sabah to scale the mountain where their 2 days 1 night journey starts from Timpohon Gate at the Kinaba lu National Park.
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ty Based Tourism received the acco lade for ASEAN Community Based Tourism Standard 2019-2021. This success has seen the positive im provement of the rural community livelihood and socio-economy.
The Kiulu and Kadamaian river located in the Tamparuli and Kota Belud Districts respectively are known for their grade 1-2 white wa ter rafting actions. Perfect place for those/family who are looking for na ture’s rollercoaster experience.
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ituated on the island of Borneo, Sabah is blessed with nature diversity, unique cultures, fun ad venture, beautiful beaches, and fan tastic cuisines for the adventurous taste buds. For those who are famil iar with Sabah, attractions such as Mount Kinabalu, Danum Valley, Maliau Basin, Sipadan, Kinabatan gan and the Kinabalu Park are among the well sought attractions.
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas
Sabah welcomes you to explore our destination as you experience it through your vacation, business event, meetings or whatever form of travel. This is Enchanting Sabah.
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What started off as conserva tion more than 60 years ago, have now become part and parcel of our tourism offerings. Among them are the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilita tion Center and Selingan Turtle Is lands. Danum Valleys still contains primary forest aging 130 million years – older than the Amazon! In the recent years, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center was es tablished as well. These are great avenues to showcase conservation efforts.Kinabalu Park had been desig nated as Malaysia's first World Her itage Site in the natural site category in December 2000. The declaration was made at the World Heritage Conference in Cairn Australia.
On March 18, 2020, Kinaba lu Geopark that covers an area of 4,750sq km consisting of 3 districts namely Ranau, Kota Belud and Kota Marudu was recognized as a Nation al Geopark. On November 25, 2020 the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO has nominated Kinaba lu Geopark for recognition as UNES CO Global Geopark to UNESCO.
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where sites and landscapes of inter national geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustain able development. Global Geopark concepts embraces bottom-up ap proach combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities.
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If you’re one for all things his tory, feel free to explore Sarawak’s rich and well-preserved architectur al heritage dating back to the 1800s. Head on to Sarawak’s capital city, Kuching where you can follow in the footsteps of the first ‘Rajah’ James Brooke (famously played by Jona than Rhys Meyers in ‘Edge of the World’) and that of his successors.
arawak is the largest state in Malaysia with a low-density population of 2.9 million people (as of 2020). Home to one of the largest pristine rainforests in the world with 28 ethnic groups living harmo niously together against a backdrop of age-old heritage and elements of modernity, Sarawak is a destination blessed with a plethora of Culture, Adventure, Nature, Food and Festi vals quite unlike anywhere else. Given its rich multi-ethnic cul ture, vast geographical landscape and impressive biodiversity, Sar awak is heaven for modern tourists who prefer tourism products that suit their interests and passions. Ad venture lovers can enjoy thrill-seek ing activities such as hiking, offroad biking, deep-sea diving and caving, and passionate anglers can throw their reels for deep-sea fish ing in Miri waters.
You can start with a walk around the heart of Kuching filled with his
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Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking authentic experienc es. Live like a local and experience the lifestyle of the many indigenous tribes at any of the 46 homestays across the state; explore the gigan tic cave system of the iconic Gunong Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site; kayak through Sarawak’s rivers; or simply enjoy the architectural splendours of Sar awak’s colonial heritage across all regions in the state.
While in Bario, take a guided tour around the village to learn about the history and the culture of the Kelabit community. Enjoy the must-vis it longhouse where you can see the ancient timbers of the unique kitch en darkened by the constant smoke of generations of cooking fires.
Oh, did we mention that Bor neo Cultures Museum is also the second-largest museum in South east Asia? That’s right, with a total of 6,726 square metres of exhibition space, it will be one of the best and most inspiring museum visits ever!
Explore a UNESCO world heritage site; Mulu National Park in Miri, and experience the lifestyle of the river front in Sibu, Mukah, Sarikei, Bintu lu and more! Chase Sarawak’s water falls such as Lambir Hills Waterfall, Kubah Waterfall and Ranchan Wa terfall or immerse yourself in Sar awak’s true essence of nature by checking into Sarawak’s eco stays.
Lying at an altitude of about 3,500 feet above sea level and lo cated in the northeast of Sarawak are the Bario Highland, Bario (pro nounced as “Bariew”) which means
For the adventurous, climb Sar awak’s highest mountain, Mount Murud (2,432m) a sandstone moun tain which is a sacred place to the Kelabit people. There is also a rock garden that’s made up of unique ly-shaped rocks and boulders and this area is considered to be sacred ground visited by worshippers.
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This has led to an explosion of crea tivity in producing a wealth of dish es and food found only in Sarawak.
‘wind’ in the Kelabit language, is the gateway to Kelabit Highlands.
Sarawak’s capital city, Kuch ing is the first city in Malaysia to be named ‘Creative City of Gastrono my’ by UNESCO.
Sarawak is well-known for its’ di versity in ethnicities, culture and of course, its various palate of lo cal delicacies merged with the rich flavours brought in by immigrants.
Sarawak is truly a celebration of different cultures. No indige nous-living experience is more com plete, authentic and fulfilling than spending a day with the local com munity at a longhouse — usually lo cated approximately an hour’s drive away from the nearest city or town. Other longhouses may require boat rides that cut through jungles.
Bario also has an incredible ar ray of organic food such as the fa mous Bario rice and pineapple. One of their annual events is the inter nationally known Bario Food Festi val or ‘Pesta Nukenen’, held in July each year.
The wild is calling! For those who are looking for a great adventur ous escape from the concrete jungle and be one with nature, Sarawak’s vast geographical landscape offers a great eco-escape! Be amazed by its renowned national parks and recre ational sites especially its rainfor ests and riverine waterways.
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From Sarawak Laksa (famously dubbed ‘Breakfast of the Gods’ by the late Anthony Bourdain) to Umai (a local ceviche) and Manok Pansoh (Chicken steamed in bamboo) to Kek Lapis (Layered Cake) and ice cream made from Gula Apong (a special lo cal palm sugar), visitors to Sarawak will enjoy a scrumptious culinary array that is also enriched by gener ations of history and heritage.
The Brooke Gallery at Fort Mar gherita and Ranee Museum at the Old Courthouse provides great in sights about Sarawak in the early days is definitely worth the visit!
Enjoy the culinary delights of the different cultures, dance to tradi tional music played by master musi cians on unique Sarawakian instru ments, listen to the stories, folklore and legends of the respective ethnic groups and discover the meanings of the tribal tattoos.
Step into the brand-new icon ic museum building – the Borneo Cultures Museum! The world-class repository equipped with a stateof-the-art exhibition boasts five lev els of gallery and exhibition spaces showcasing over a thousand arte facts that represent Sarawak’s amaz ing culture and heritage.
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torical buildings and monuments from the Brooke era, namely the Square Tower, Sarawak Steamship Building, Fort Margherita, Brooke Dockyard, Round Tower, General Post Office and more!
