Sarawak River
Top 9 in Top 10 Longest Rivers in Malaysia
The Sarawak River is a river in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. For the people of southwestern Sarawak, it is a significant source of water and transportation. The river is also used for water-related sports like the yearly Sarawak Regatta, which draws visitors from all over the world.
On the north bank of the river stands the Astana, the official residence of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak (Governor of Sarawak), as well as the New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building and Fort Margherita.
It circles the Holiday Inn Kuching (formerly known as the Grand Margherita Hotel) and the Riverbank Suites apartment complex on the river's edge. It is surrounded by the Sarawak River Cruise.
Length: 120 km (75 mi)
