Rajang River
The first one in Top 10 Longest Rivers in Malaysia that Toplist would like to introduce to you is Rajang River. The Rajang River is a river in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The river is found in Borneo's northwest corner. The river rises in the Iran Mountains and flows through Kapit before reaching the South China Sea. It is the 4th longest river in Borneo and the longest river in Malaysia, with a total length of around 565 kilometers (351 miles).
The Balui River, Katibas River, Ngemah River, Iran River, Pila River, Balleh River, Bangkit River, and Kanowit River are some of the major tributaries. Bakun Hydro Electric Dam Plant, Malaysia's largest and tallest (160m) hydroelectric project, is situated on the Balui River's narrow Bakun Fall.
The Rajang basin is home to 30 animal species (2004), 122 bird species (2004), and 164 fish species (2005).
Logging is the main source of income along the Rajang River's higher reaches. Ramin, plywood, Kapur, Meranti, Keruing, and Belian are among the woods that are harvested for export. Rice is the most common crop in the Rajang river's middle reaches. In the 1970s, Engkabang fruit was widely traded. Rubber and pepper production, poultry domestication, and vegetable planting are some of the other agricultural activities in the Rajang basin. The Rajang Port Authority (RPA) is the major regulatory agency in charge of coordinating the trade activities of the Rajang River's five river ports.
Pandaw River Cruises began on July 1, 2009, with the goal of increasing tourism along the Rajang River. It was a nine-day cruise from Sibu's Express Wharf Terminal to Kapit's Pelagus Rapids Resort. During the ride, guests can go hiking and explore long houses and communities. However, due to logistical and operational issues, this experiment was canceled in March 2012. Longhouse tours along the Rajang River were promoted as an ecotourism product during the 2017 Visit Sibu Year. Crocodiles that live along the riverbanks were chosen as the event's mascot.
Length: 563 km (350 mi)
