sarawak in English

noun
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a state of Malaysia that occupies the northwestern part of Borneo; capital, Kuching.

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1. Following international criticism of the logging industry in Sarawak, the state government decided to downsize the Sarawak Forest Department and created the Sarawak Forestry Corporation in 1995.

2. Documentation of oral traditions has also been done by the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and the Sarawak Customs Council.

3. January – The subterranean Sarawak Chamber is discovered in Borneo.

4. The Astana (Malay: Astana Negeri Sarawak) is a palace in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, on the north bank of the Sarawak River, opposite the Kuching Waterfront.It is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, the Governor of Sarawak.The name is a variation of 'istana', meaning 'palace'

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6. Cyprinidae: Barbodes kuchingensis (Herre, 1940) Fr native : Found in Sarawak, Borneo

7. Communist members successfully penetrated the Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP).

8. After hearing of Manser's actions, Al Gore condemned logging activities in Sarawak.

9. In 1853, Sarawak has expanded its territory to include the Sibu region.

10. The state is also known for its Sarawak layer cake dessert.

11. Sarawak proposed an 18-point memorandum to safeguard its interests in the federation.

12. During the 1940s, Maoism had spread among Chinese vernacular schools in Sarawak.

13. Upon his returning to Sarawak, the rebellion against Brunei's rule was still in progress.

14. The government of Sarawak welcomed the migration of Chinese workers to boost the economy.

15. The Sarawak government is popularly believed to exert its influence over the media.

16. Notable dishes in the state include Sarawak laksa, kolo mee, and ayam pansuh.

17. The Sarawak Forest Department was established in 1919 to conserve forest resources in the state.

18. It was played for Queen Elizabeth II during her official visit to Sarawak in 1972.

19. The town is also a gateway to the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) since 2008.

20. The list of divisions, districts, and subdistricts is shown in the table below: The first paramilitary armed forces in Sarawak, a regiment formed by the Brooke regime in 1862, were known as the Sarawak Rangers.

21. Orang Ulu's Sapeh (a dug-out guitar) is the best known traditional musical instrument in Sarawak.

22. According to Sarawak Gazette, on 24 January 1871, there were 60 wooden shops in Sibu.

23. The Sarawak Rangers was established in 1862 as a para-military force of the kingdom.

24. Normah Medical Specialist Centre in Petra Jaya is the largest private hospital with (130 beds) in Sarawak.

25. The majority of Sibu Chinese are multilingual and are able to speak both Sarawak Malay and English.

26. As with the earlier Malayan Emergency (1948–1960), the Sarawak Communist insurgents were predominantly ethnic Chinese, who opposed to British rule over Sarawak and later opposed the merger of the state into the newly created Federation of Malaysia.

27. The Bruneian Empire had authority only along the coastal regions of Sarawak held by semi-independent Malay leaders.

28. Nasi goreng dabai is rice stir-fried with dabai (canarium odontophyllum), an indigenous fruit found only in Sarawak.

29. Sarawak Artists Society was established in 1985 to promote local cultures and arts in the form of paintings.

30. In 1950 all anti-cession movements in Sarawak ceased after a clamp-down by the colonial government.

31. Peace was restored in Sarawak after the final group of 50 communist guerrillas laid down their arms.

32. Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle.

33. On the 1869 stamps, in the corners are the letters "JBRS" (an abbreviation of "James Brooke,Rajah of Sarawak").

34. The oral tradition has been part of the culture of the various indigenous groups in Sarawak for generations.

35. Other types of stone that can be found in central and northern Sarawak are shale, sandstone, and chert.

36. In the north, the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak make up about 26% of the island.

37. Natives in Sarawak enjoy special privileges such as quotas and employment in public service, scholarships, university placements, and business permits.

38. Its status was similar to that of a British Protectorate, and like Sarawak it expanded at the expense of Brunei.

39. When antimony production increased, the Brunei Sultanate demanded higher taxes from Sarawak; this led to civil unrest and chaos.

40. Nevertheless, in 1897 he entered the Sarawak service as a cadet to be trained as heir to the raj.

41. Borneo Company Limited and Sarawak Oilfields also constructed a small number of short roads to serve their own economic interests.

42. After the formation of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the ideology of Maoism started to influence Chinese schools in Sarawak.

43. 14 The meeting passed particular resolutions condemning the uncontrolled logging in Sarawak and the continuing harassment of tribal peoples in the state.

44. 19 Five states were to comprise the Federation of Malaysia. Four of them were Malaya , Brunei, Sarawak and Singapore. Which was the fifth?

45. The meeting passed particular resolutions condemning the uncontrolled logging in Sarawak and the continuing harassment of tribal peoples in the state.

46. Sarawak is abundant in natural resources, and primary industries such as mining, agriculture, and forestry accounted for 32.8% of its economy in 2013.

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48. In 1951 Anthony relinquished all his claims to the Sarawak throne after he used up his last legal avenue at the Privy Council.

49. The old airport has been demolished to make way for Laila Taib College (formerly known as UCS-United College of Sarawak) and Tun Zaidi Stadium.

50. 14 Five states were to comprise the Federation of Malaysia. Four of them were Malaya , Brunei, Sarawak and Singapore. Which was the fifth?