Maludam

Maludam
Maludam
Coordinates: 1°39′00″N 111°02′00″E / 1.65°N 111.03333°E / 1.65; 111.03333
Country  Malaysia
State  Sarawak
Elevation 1 m (3 ft)

Maludam is a small town and sub district in Betong Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is made up of a small town including some modern longhouses with a few Malay fishing villages nearby.[2] The majority of people are Malays, with some Ibans and Chinese. Maludam was made a district in 1985.[3]

The main tourist attraction in the area is Maludam National Park.

Maludam is located approximately 78.2 kilometres (49 mi) east of the state capital Kuching. Neighbouring settlements include:

References

  1. "Maludam, Malaysia". Geonames. 10 February 1994. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  2. "Sarawak Homestay". Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  3. "Borneo Swiftlets - Local Kuching Swiftlet Farming Enthusiasts: Maludam, Sarawak". 24 December 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
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