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Sarawak

Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , 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.The administrative capital is Kuching, which has a population of 579,900...

Timeline of Events

1841

9.24.1841

The Sultan of Brunei cedes Sarawak to the United Kingdom.

1941

12.16.1941

World War II: Japanese forces occupy Miri, Sarawak

1963

8.31.1963

Sarawak, North Borneo and Singapore achieve technical Independance pending accension to the Federation of Malaysia

9.16.1963

Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, British North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore soon leaves this new country,