{"id":17823,"date":"2021-09-12T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/sabah-sarawak-facts-malaysia.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:00:33","slug":"sabah-sarawak-facts-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/entertainment\/sabah-sarawak-facts-malaysia.html","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Might Not Have Known About Sabah & Sarawak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Malaysia Day is just around the corner, and for those of you who didn\u2019t know, it\u2019s a very different event compared to Merdeka. While Merdeka marks the independence of Malaya from the British, Malaysia Day is celebrated to commemorate the joining of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore (who later left) to the Federation of Malaya. And that\u2019s how Malaysia as we know it today was born.<\/p>\n\n

We all know that East Malaysia, which comprises Sabah and Sarawak, is separated from the Peninsula and you can only travel there by air (although there are people who think you can drive there). But unless you live there, there are so many interesting things about East Malaysia that you might not have heard before. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n

1. The history behind their names<\/h2>\n

First things first, let\u2019s take a look at how Sabah and Sarawak got their names to begin with.<\/p>\n

In Sabah, there are lots and lots of Pisang Saba or Saba banana trees, particularly in the West Coast. The name \u2018Sabah\u2019 is said to have originated from this tree<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, there are several theories as to how the name \u2018Sarawak\u2019 came about, so one really knows exactly which one gave birth to the name.<\/p>\n

The first theory is that it\u2019s based on the name of a mineral called \u2018serawak\u2019 or \u2018serewa\u2019 which means antimony in old Sarawak Malay. In case you\u2019re wondering what antimony looks like, here it is:<\/p>\n

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The next theory is that it was named after the Sarawak pineapple\u2014yet another fruit.<\/p>\n

And finally, the name is believed to have come from a 15th century legend. According to that legend, when the Brunei sultanate took over the land, the locals told them \u201cSerah kepada awak\u201d.<\/p>\n

However, as we mentioned, these are merely theories and it\u2019s difficult to pinpoint exactly how Sarawak, or even the Sarawak River got its name.<\/p>\n

2. They have their own independence days<\/h2>\n

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Like we said earlier, 31st August 1957 was when the Federation of Malaya got its independence, so technically it\u2019s not Merdeka Day for East Malaysia. However, Sabah and Sarawak do have their respective independence days which are celebrated at the state-level.<\/p>\n

Sabah got its independence on 31st August 1963, exactly 7 years after Malaya, while Sarawak became independent on 22nd July 1963.<\/p>\n

3. They have some of the biggest caves in the world<\/h2>\n

People flock to Sabah and Sarawak for its abundant natural beauty. Ask anyone who\u2019s been there and they\u2019ll tell you how gorgeous the forests, wildlife, beaches and caves are. And speaking of caves, did you know that Sabah and Sarawak have some of the oldest and biggest caves in the world?<\/p>\n

In Sabah alone, you\u2019ll find the Gomantong Caves, Madai Caves and the Batu Punggul Caves, to name a few.<\/p>\n

In Sarawak, there are the Niah Caves, Fairy Caves, and the famous Mulu Caves which are home to the largest cave chamber by surface area, and the largest cave passages on Earth.<\/p>\n

4. They have MANY languages and dialects<\/h2>\n

Sabah and Sarawak are also very ethnically diverse. In Sabah, there are about 42 different ethnic groups and Sarawak is said to have 26 ethnic groups. Each ethnic group has their own language, and sometimes even among them, they have different dialects and language groups<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Because of this, all in all, there are about 170 ethnic languages spoken on Borneo Island<\/a>. Some languages spoken in Sabah are Malay, Dusun and Bisaya. In Sarawak, apart from Malay, many locals speak Bahasa Sarawak, Iban and Bidayuh.<\/p>\n

5. They also have many airports<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019ve looked at the map of Malaysia, you\u2019d know that the land size of Sabah and Sarawak are way, way bigger than the Peninsula. Because of this, air travel isn\u2019t just used between West and East Malaysia, but even within Sabah and Sarawak.<\/p>\n

Travelling by car can take hours even within one state, so to make things easier, many airports have been built to ease domestic travel.<\/p>\n

In Sabah, there are 9 airports while in Sarawak, there are a whopping 25 of them!<\/p>\n

6. They\u2019re home to some of the most unique animals<\/h2>\n

Coming back to how naturally diverse Borneo is, if you travel deep enough to where the wildlife are, you\u2019ll come across the most unique creatures such as the pygmy elephant, hornbills, the proboscis monkey, and even the ninja slug!<\/p>\n

Some of these creatures have existed in Borneo for hundreds, if not thousands of years.<\/p>\n

7. They have some of the oldest rainforests in the world<\/h2>\n

Again, coming back to Borneo being a haven for nature lovers, you\u2019ll be happy to know that East Malaysia also boasts some of the oldest rainforests in the world. While the Amazon Rainforest itself is about 50 million years old, the Bornean rainforests are around 140 million years old. Just imagine the things these forests have seen and the kind of biodiversity that lives within them!<\/p>\n

8. They have amazing traditional food!<\/h2>\n

The people of Sabah and Sarawak are known to be proud of their culture and heritage. Apart from their festivities and traditional celebrations, the East Malaysian cuisine is exquisitely unique. It would be unfair to lump both Sabahan and Sarawakian food together as they\u2019re so diverse, but here are some of them<\/p>\n

In Sabah, you can easily get hinava, a raw fish dish, or Tuaran Mee, which originates from the Tuaran district in Sabah. There\u2019s also Latok, which is a type of seaweed food and Bambangan,a seasonal mango fruit.<\/p>\n

Move over to Sarawak and you\u2019ll find the famous Laksa Sarawak, Umai (a raw fish salad), Nuba Laya (mashed rice wrapped in leaves) and Ka Chang Ma Chicken, a herbal chicken dish.<\/p>\n

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And there you have it! We hope you learned a thing or two about Sabah and Sarawak, and do share this with a friend who might already not know any of these fun facts already.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, how much do you know about traditional food in each Malaysian state? Click on the article below to find out!<\/p>\n


13 Iconic Dishes From Each Malaysian State You\u2019re Sure To Love
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