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Sarawak is also a haven for iconic yet endangered animal species such as this young orangutan. Under former Chief Minister Taib’s Barisan Nasional Government, the state’s network of National Parks has expanded dramatically and the area of Permanent Forest Estates has grown by over 1.5 million hectares.
Heritage Site featuring the spectacular Mulu Caves; the archaeological wonders of Niah National Park, one of the birthplaces of modern man; and the seven distinct
ecosystems of Bako National Park, home of the bizarre Proboscis Monkey.
Sarawak is also an adventurer’s and sportsman’s paradise; the
great outdoors beckons with mountaineering, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, longboat racing, jet- skiing, yachting, kayaking,
Because of the country’s ethnic harmony, people of various races invariably enjoy one another’s festivals. Here Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak, a Malay Muslim, enthusiastically celebrates Gawai Dayak (or Harvest Festival) with the predominantly Christian Iban and Bidayuh communities.
