Sabah and Sarawak

ABOUT SARAWAK
Sarawak is the largest of the 13 states that make up Malaysia. Separated from Peninsula Malaysia by the South China Sea, it has a warm and equable climate, with an average annual temperature of 25.6 deg C. The rainy season or landas is between November and February. The average annual rain fall is between 330 cm and 460 cm.

The name Sarawak alone conjures up images of wilderness, adventure and the unknown. Although more often than not it is famous for some rather far-fetched myths which arose during the last century. The reality, you will discover when you visit Sarawak, is less mysterious but every bit as fascinating. Here is a land richly strewn with wonders of the natural world.

Ancient rainforest covers the land housing an abundance of weird and wonderful animals: tiny deer the size of cats; owls just six inches high; and many species found nowhere else on Earth, such as the strange proboscis monkey, or the gentle Orang-utans, which are found only here and in Sumatra. Wander among ancient trees. And find, amidst the dense foliage, The world's biggest flower, the Rafflesia, as well as more than 2,500 varieties of orchids. Along the way you will meet warm and friendly people from a patchwork quilt of different ethnic groups, many of whom boast unbroken cultural traditions dating back to the Stone Age.

Merely being here is an adventure, but just how much of an adventure is something you will have to determine for yourself. Many of our national parks can be enjoyed at a sedate stroll. But for those who enjoy a healthy rush of adrenaline, Sarawak offers everything from mountain biking, caving and rafting, to hard-core jungle trekking.

ABOUT SABAH
Sabah occupies the top portion of the island of Borneo (the thired largest island in the world) and covers an area of 74,500 sq km (29,388 sq miles) with a coastline of about 1,440km (about 900 miles) washed by the South China Sea on the West and the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea on the East.

Sabah enjoys sunny blue skies typify most days and it is summer all year round. Though depending on the month and locality, rain may cause a little inconvenience, with the annual rainfall varying from 60 to 120 increas. As a general guide the wet season falls between November and February. Fortunately, Sabah does not experience any natural disaster or calamities. in fact it is under the typhoon belt (thus the name "Land Below the Wind) and is free from any climate disturbances.

Jan-Dec: Average temp 30C during the day and 22C during the night.
Sep-Nov: Rainy season on West Coast.
Nov-Mar: Rainy season on East Coast.