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JPN Sarawak

Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang ("Land of the Hornbills"), Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North-East.

Sarawak has an abundance of natural resources. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and petroleum have provided the mainstay of the Malaysia federal government's economy for decades while State of Sarawak get a 5% royalty from it. Sarawak is also one of the world's largest exporters of tropical hardwood timber and is the major contributor to Malaysian.

Tourism also plays a major part in the state's economy. Some of the most popular tourist attractions are Kuching city, Gunung Mulu National Park, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) and many more.

The administrative capital of Sarawak is Kuching. Other major cities and towns include Miri, Sibu and Bintulu.