Language in Sarawak

As elsewhere in Malaysia, Malay is the official language, but English and various Chinese dialects are widely spoken. The Iban language is the largest linguistic group, with many local variations. The majority of Sarawakians are multi-lingual, a necessity in such a multicultural society, and Malay or English will stand you in good stead in most places. Read More »

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On the Map in Malaysia

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Batu Maken, a rock in Sarawak
Bukit Gamang, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Lesung, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Lubang Tanah, a hill
Bukit Maleng, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Mersing, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Nalan Kota, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Nimong, a hill
Bukit Pawtar, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Saligi Mit, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Samaribong, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Sengkajang, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Tabalu Indu, a hill in Sarawak
Bukit Tabalu Laki, a hill in Sarawak
Lubok Lalis, a pool in Sarawak
Pengkalan Kelubi in Terengganu
Putus in Sarawak
Sungai Ayer Sejok, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Bena, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Benah, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Benan Batu, a tidal creek in Sarawak
Sungai Changkol, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Galoh, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Galuga, a tidal creek in Sarawak
Sungai Garugo, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jelutong, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jema, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jemah, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jemak, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jemarang, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jemoreng, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jemulan, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Jemuru, a stream in Sarawak

Sungai Lalau, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Lalayang, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Lalis, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Lallang, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Makaup, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Makeh, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Makut, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Malaban, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Malabon, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Malak, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Malam, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Mutau, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Na Besar, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Nabeh, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Nagar Besar, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Nagar Kechil, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Nangka, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Nansang, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Paum, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Pawah Besai, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Pawah Mit, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Pawu, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Paya, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Rimbas, a stream
Sungai Sagora, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Sengkabang, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Temudok, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Temuloh, a stream in Sarawak
Sungai Temutup, a stream in Sarawak
Tanjong Pawu, a stream bend in Sarawak
Wong Lalau, a rapids in Sarawak

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Pestovo in Tverskaya Oblast', Russia
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Qeshlaq-e Eskandari in Ostan-e Alborz, Iran
Ranchera, a ranch in Departamento de Arauca, Colombia
Randt Plaats in Northern Cape, South Africa
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Tanner Flowage, a reservoir in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Torokorobougou in Region de Koulikoro, Mali
Traudt Airport, an airport in Clay County, Nebraska
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Language in Sarawak is based on Sarawak by Claus Hansen, Backpackersfreak, Ryan Holliday, Bryony, David Higham, David Tellett, Anwarul Adzizi, iGuide and others. Travel guides are available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.

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