Maludam

Maludam is a very 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]

Maludam
Maludam
Coordinates: 1.65°N 111.03333°E / 1.65; 111.03333
Country Malaysia
State Sarawak
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)

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:

  • Melebu 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) northeast
  • Samarang 8.3 kilometres (5.2 mi) northeast
  • Kampung Sungai Meranti 8.3 kilometres (5.2 mi) southwest
  • Sapinang 11.1 kilometres (6.9 mi) east
  • Kampung Teriso 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) south
  • Kampung Paloh 16.6 kilometres (10.3 mi) northeast

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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