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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Kuching , city (1991 pop. 277,346), capital of Sarawak, Malaysia, in W Borneo and on the Sarawak River. It is the largest city in the state and a river port. Sago flour and pepper are exported. It was founded in 1839 by James Brooke . In the city are mosques, Buddhist temples, Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals, and a museum of Borneo folklore. The population is about two-thirds Chinese. Author not available, KUCHING. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Kuching
Kuching, Sarawak/Malaysia Sarawak Named in 1872 by Charles Brooke...place was infested with cats at the time it was called Kuching from the Malay kucing ‘cat’; or because of a common tree whose fruit, mata kuching , resembles cats' eyes. Another plausible explanation is... Read more

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Sarawak Largest state of Malaysia, in nw Borneo, comprising a highland interior and swampy coastal plain; the capital is Kuching City. Ruled as an independent state by Britain after 1841, it was made a British Protectorate in 1888 and a Crown Colony in... Read more

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	Kuching fast becoming a world-class capital city ; John Teo New Straits Times 08-07-2004 Kuching fast becoming a world-class capital city...Section: Saturday Forum Column: Wavelength KUCHING, which is already one of the most pleasant...serious drawback standing in the way of Kuching joining the ranks of beautiful cities... Read more
	Kuching's air-hub dream needs a push ; John Teo New Straits Times 10-26-2007 Kuching's air-hub dream needs a push Byline: John...Airlines (RBA) will soon resume flights to Kuching. This follows a short hiatus when the...established several decades earlier, when Kuching was one of the first destinations the... Read more
	Kuching City Tram ; Heidi Munan New Straits Times 03-07-2003 Kuching City Tram Byline: Heidi Munan Edition: 2* ALL aboard the Kuching City Tram! Visit Sarawak Year `03 has...round vision. It plies a route around Kuching's main business districts, stopping at... Read more
	Putting a Spring into Kuching's retail step ; ...Times 04-22-2006 Putting a Spring into Kuching's retail step Byline: G. Umakanthan Edition...12-acre site in a thriving enclave of Kuching in Sarawak. But more than just a retail...creating a centre that truly fits the Kuching market by giving shoppers the things they... Read more
	High hopes for low fares to Kuching ; ...04-18-2008 High hopes for low fares to Kuching Byline: John Teo Edition: Main/Lifestyle...hesitation. Adulation for Fernandes in Kuching last week may have been par for the course...launch of AirAsia's direct service between Kuching and Jakarta. Taib was of course the guest... Read more
	`Purr-fect' place for cat lovers in Kuching City ; ...07-25-2001 `Purr-fect' place for cat lovers in Kuching City Byline: Tan Chin Siang Edition: 2* Section...ONE of the most recognisable buildings in Kuching is the conical- shaped headquarters of Kuching North City Hall. It holds a lofty position... Read more
	As city grows it remains the same old Kuching ; ...As city grows it remains the same old Kuching Byline: John Teo Edition: Main/Lifestyle...Column: Wavelength FIRST-TIME visitors to Kuching are invariably pleasantly impressed. There...tranquillity about the city that even jaded Kuching residents find refreshing the minute they... Read more
	Wonders abound around Kuching ; ...Straits Times 01-02-2004 Wonders abound around Kuching Byline: Hizreen Kamal Edition: 2* VISITORS to Kuching in Sarawak will be astonished to find many...Sarawak River, it has long been the centre of Kuching life and the Waterfront, a beautifully landscaped... Read more
	FedEx on direct flights to Kuching ; ...01-31-2000 FedEx on direct flights to Kuching Edition: Main/Lifestyle Section: Business...consider operating direct air service to Kuching if there is demand and sufficient volume...cargo. "We will consider flying direct to Kuching if there are demands from our principal... Read more
	State wants MAS to introduce hourly flights to Kuching ; ...wants MAS to introduce hourly flights to Kuching Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2* Section: Nation KUCHING, Fri. - The Sarawak Government is optimistic...introduce hourly flights on the Kuala Lumpur-Kuching- Kuala Lumpur route. Tourism Minister Datuk... Read more

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