ABOUT SARAWAK Sarawak, situated at the northernmost end of Borneo Island southeast of Singapore and at 124,450 KM 2, is the largest state in Malaysa. Two-third of the State are forested with a scenic coastline of 720 kilometers. Asia s earliest inhabitants was found here 40,000 years ago. Sarawak was part of the Sultanate of Brunei some 200 years ago and was Ceded to Sir James Brooke, as a reward for helping the Sultanate in putting down the rebellion. Sir James Brooke was appointed Rajah by the Sultan of Brunei in August 1846. The Brooke s family ruled Sarawak for a hundred years and became famous as the White Rajah. It became a British Crown Colony in 1 st July 1946 until 1963. In 16 th September 1963, Sarawak together with Sabah, Singapore and the Federation of Malaya form Malaysia.. 1
The People of Sarawak Sarawak is the most diverse state in Malaysia with 27 ethnic groups making up its population of 2.17 million people. The Iban live by the coast, who were once the head-hunters are most populous group, the Bidayuh live further inland. The Chinese are the second most populous follow by the Malay. Other indigenous includes Orang Ulu. A group of people make up of Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit, lun Bawang, Lun Dayeh, Penan, Sab n and many more. Intermarriages are common without diluting cultures. The many characteristics of Sarawak make it an intriguing place to visit. Location Between latitudes 0 0 50 and 5 0 N and longitudes 109 0 36 and 115 0 40 East. Across the South China Sea, southeast of Singapore. Weather Tropical that means hot, humid with lots of sunshine from March to October. Monsoon raining season is from November to February denomination Langguage English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and other languages of the indigeous group. Currency Malaysia Ringgit (MYR) denomination - RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50 and RM100. Major credit cards are widely accepted. Malaysian Government imposes strict control of Malaysian currency and visitors can trade their respective currency to Malaysian Ringgit only on arrival. There is also a limit for visitors to take Malaysia Ringgit out the country. Voltage 220~240 volts, 3 pins plug. How to get there? Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johore Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Pontianak and most major Malaysian cities. 2
Places of Interest Sarawak Cultural Village Bako National Park Semenggoh Wildlife Center Santubong Wildlife Cruise Iban Longhouse Safari Mulu National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 砂撈越攤檔美食新鮮海鮮, 古晉叻砂, 可羅麵, 粿汁, 竹筒雞, 興華麵, 番茄 3
Sarawak Hawker Food Seafood, Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee, Kueh Chap, Bamboo Chicken (Ayam Pansuh), Heng Hua Pak Mee, Tomatto Char Mee, Foochow Kampau Mee, Foochow Mee Sua, Dian Miang Hu, Kong Pian, 新鮮海鮮, 古晉叻砂, 可羅麵, 粿汁, 竹筒雞, 興華麵, 番茄炸麵, 福州幹板麵, 福州麵線, 綿綿胡, 福州烤炭餅. Laksa Kolo Mee Foochow Mee Sua Kueh Chap 101 Food Court About Kuching Kuching with a population of just under one million is the administrative and capital city of Sarawak. Some say the name Kuching is named after kuching River whereby the river bank was once filled with locan longan trees (Mata Kuching Cat s eye in Malay). Others believe it was name after gujin meaning old well in Chinese. The Main Bazaar is a row of old shophouses date back to the early 1800 and was used to Kuching trading center. Today, Main Bazaar is part of Heritage Walk and the same old shops sell souvenirs and other local products. 4
About Ming Ming Travel Services Ming Ming Travel Services Sdn Bhd is a Sarawak-based travel agency established in 1982 offering a wide range of tour packages and travel related products including ticketing, hotel reservation, travel insurance and visa application. Our hospitable staff, who are our company valuable assets, are trained multi-skilled experience personnel, committed to providing Total Customer Satisfaction services to our valued customers,; overseeing even the smallest details. Through effective communication skill, products knowledge, customer care with empathy, we are able to continuously secure repeated business and at the same time acquire new business. Over the last 27 years, Ming Ming Travel has successfully planned, coordinated and organized (including tailor-make ) numerous oversea tours to China, Asia,,Egypt, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavian Countries and Cruise Vacation. Our inbound division offer visitors to Sarawak Value for Money inbound tours packages, emphasizing on the colorful historical rich cultural heritage,myriad natural wonders of Sarawak and its people. It is our goal to be one of the leading reputable tour operators in the country, achieving high standard of Customer Satisfaction Index and Employee Satisfaction Index. 5
3D2N ENCHANTING KUCHING Day Arrival/City Tour Meet on arrival and proceed for approximately 3 hours Kuching City Tour. A Modusuemern city yet still preserves its old charm of the Brooke Family and colonial era. Place of interest includes Kuching City South Building, Cat Monument, China Town, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Waterfront, Chinese History Museum, and the renowned Sarawak Museum. Day 2 Semenggoh Wildlife/Sarawak Cultural Village (B) In the morning, proceed to tour the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to watch orang utan (jungle people in Malay language) that are either found orphaned/injured in the jungle or rescued from captivity. The orang utan are then trained in the centre to survive in the forest reserve. Watch them during feeding time. (sighting not guarantee). Afternoon, proceed to Sarawak Cultural Village at the foot of Mt. Santubong. Known as the Living Museum the Sarawak Cultural Village is the perfect place to study the cultural diversity of the various ethnic group of Sarawak and their longhouse/dwellings. The tour includes a multi cultural show at the Theatre Day 3 Departure (B) Free at own leisure until transfer to airport for departure. 6
4D3N KUCHING DELIGHTS Day 1 Arrival/City Tour Meet on arrival and proceed for approximately 3 hours Kuching City Tour. A Modusuemern city yet still preserves its old charm of the Brooke Family and colonial era. Place of interest includes Kuching City South Building, Cat Monument, China Town, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Waterfront, Chinese History Museum, and the renowned Sarawak Museum. Day 2 Bako National Park (B/Packed Lunch) In the morning, and proceed to Bako Jetty. Upon arrival, continue the journey by boat to Bako National Park, Sarawak s oldest national park, a 27 sqkm natural sanctuary located on a jagged peninsula nestled between the mouths of the Sarawak and Bako rivers and jutting out into the South China Sea. Bako is well known for its incredible biodiversity from pitcher plants to bearded pigs, proboscis monkeys. Bako National Park offers a number of walking & trekking trail through peat swamps, rainforest and pleateau. (Note: For Bako trip, please bring along umbrella, insect repellent, sun block lotion, good trekking shoes, slipper and spare clothing) Day 3 Semenggoh Wildlife/Sarawak Cultural Village (B) In the morning, proceed to tour the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to watch orang utan (jungle people in Malay language) that are either found orphaned/injured in the jungle or rescued from captivity. The orang utan are then trained in the centre to survive in the forest reserve. Watch them during feeding time. (sighting not guarantee). Afternoon, proceed to Sarawak Cultural Village at the foot of Mt. Santubong. Known as the Living Museum the Sarawak Cultural Village is the perfect place to study the cultural diversity of the various ethnic group of Sarawak and their longhouse/dwellings. The tour includes a multi cultural show performance at the Theatre 7 Day 4 Departure (B) Free at own leisure until transfer to airport for departure
5D4N SPLENDOUR SARAWAK Day 1 Arrival/City Tour Meet on arrival and proceed for approximately 3 hours Kuching City Tour. A Modusuemern city yet still preserves its old charm of the Brooke Family and colonial era. Place of interest includes Kuching City South Building, Cat Monument, China Town, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Waterfront, Chinese History Museum, and the renowned Sarawak Museum Day 2 Lemanak Iban Longhouse (B/L/D) Travel by coach for approximately 4-5 hours to Lemanak river, some 230KM from kuching through the countrysidea brief stop at Serian Farmers s Market and a visit to typical Sarawak Pepper Garden. Upon arrival at Lemanak, travel upstream by native longboat under the canopy of the tropical forest. Upon arrival, meet the host family. Simply dinner prepare by the host family. After dinner, guests will be entertained by the longhouse folks with traditional music and dance and guests. Presentation of gifts by the guest to the longhouse folks. Overnight at the the longhouse. (Dormitory style with mattress and mosquiteo netting only). The longhouse only provides basic amenity. Electricity is supplied by generator until 10pm only) Day 3 Lemanak Iban Longhouse (B/L) Witness a blow-pipe demonstration, a cock fight demonstration. Return journey to Kuching with a brief stop for lunch. Day 4 Semenggoh Wildlife/Sarawak Cultural Village (B) In the morning, proceed to tour the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to watch orang utan (jungle people in Malay language) that are either found orphaned/injured in the jungle or rescued from captivity. The orang utan are then trained in the centre to survive in the forest reserve. Watch them during feeding time. (sighting not guarantee). Afternoon, proceed to Sarawak Cultural Village at the foot of Mt. Santubong. Known as the Living Museum the Sarawak Cultural Village is the perfect place to study the cultural diversity of the various ethnic group of Sarawak and their longhouse/dwellings. The tour includes a multi cultural show at the Theatre Day 5 Departure (B) Free at own leisure until transfer to airport for departure 8
6D5N SARAWAK DISCOVERY Day 1 Arrival/City Tour ` Meet on arrival and proceed for approximately 3 hours Kuching City Tour. A Modusuemern city yet still preserves its old charm of the Brooke Family and colonial era. Place of interest includes Kuching City South Building, Cat Monument, China Town, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Waterfront, Chinese History Museum, and the renowned Sarawak Museum Day 2 Bako National Park (B/Packed Lunch) In the morning, and proceed to Bako Jetty. Upon arrival, continue the journey by boat to Bako National Park, Sarawak s oldest national park, a 27 sqkm natural sanctuary located on a jagged peninsula nestled between the mouths of the Sarawak and Bako rivers and jutting out into the South China Sea. Bako is well known for its incredible biodiversity from pitcher plants to bearded pigs, proboscis monkeys. Bako National Park offers a number of walking & trekking trail through peat swamps, rainforest and pleateau. (Note: For Bako trip, please bring along umbrella, insect repellent, sun block lotion, good trekking shoes, slipper and spare clothing) Day 3 Lemanak Iban Longhouse (B/L/D) Travel by coach for approximately 4-5 hours to Lemanak river, some 230KM from kuching through the countrysidea brief stop at Serian Farmers s Market and a visit to typical Sarawak Pepper Garden. Upon arrival at Lemanak, travel upstream by native longboat under the canopy of the tropical forest. Upon arrival, meet the host family. Simply dinner prepare by the host family. After dinner, guests will be entertained by the longhouse folks with traditional music and dance and guests. Presentation of gifts by the guest to the longhouse folks. Overnight at the the longhouse. (Dormitory style with mattress and mosquiteo netting only). The longhouse only provides basic amenity. Electricity is supplied by generator until 10pm only) Day 4 Lemanak Iban Longhouse (B/L) Witness a blow-pipe demonstration, a cock fight demonstration. Return journey to Kuching with a brief stop for lunch. Day 5 Semenggoh Wildlife/Sarawak Cultural Village (B) In the morning, proceed to tour the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre to watch orang utan (jungle people in Malay language) that are either found orphaned/injured in the jungle or rescued from captivity. The orang utan are then trained in the centre to survive in the forest reserve. Watch them during feeding time. (sighting not guarantee). Afternoon, proceed to Sarawak Cultural Village at the foot of Mt. Santubong. Known as the Living Museum the Sarawak Cultural Village is the perfect place to study the cultural diversity of the various ethnic group of Sarawak and their longhouse/dwellings. The tour includes a multi cultural show at the Theatre Day 6 Departure (B) Free at own leisure until transfer to airport for departure 9
CITY HOTELS PULLMAN HOTEL 5* HILTON HOTEL 5* RIVERSIDE MAJESTIC 5* GRAND MARGHERITA 4* 3* HOTELS 4* HOTELS Abell Hotel Harbour View LimeTree Ariva Gateway Grand Continental 10
MULU NATIONAL PARK (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) Gunung Mulu National Park near Miri, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. The national park is named after Mount Mulu, the second highest mountain in Sarawak. Gunung Mulu National Park has the largest known natural chamber or room - Sarawak Chamber, found in Gua Nasib Bagus. It is 2,300 feet (700 m) long, 1,300 feet (396 m) wide and at least 230 feet (70 m) high. It has been said that the chamber is so big that it could accommodate about 40 Boeing 747s, without overlapping their wings. The nearby Deer Cave is one of the largest single cave passages in the world, if not the largest. Other notable caves in this area are Wind Cave, and Clearwater Cave; which contains parts one of the world's largest underground river systems and is believed to be the largest cave in the world by volume at 30,347,540 m³. Deer Cave Lang Cave Wind Cave Clearwater Cave 11
3D 2N MULU SHOW CAVES Day 1 Deer & Lang Caves (Lunch /Dinner) 0950hrs - Arrive in Mulu Airport by morning flight, transfer to resort for check in. A short briefing by the guide or tour coordinator. 2.15pm Transfer to Mulu National Park Headquarter. Depart from the Mulu National Park Headquarters and walk along the 3.8KM wooden plank to Deer & Lang Caves. 5.30pm back from the caves and sit back and relax to wait for the bats to come out of Deer Cave at the Bats Observatory. Trek back to the Mulu National Park Headquarter at around 6.30pm. Return to the resort. Dinner at resort s Wildflower restaurant with Cultural Performance daily at 8.00pm. Overnight at the resort. Day 2 Wind & Clearwater Caves (B/Packed Lunch/Dinner) 8.30am After breakfast at resort, depart to the Penan settlement at Batu Bungan by longboat for abot 30 minutes depending on water level. Later, Take another boat ride to the Wind Cave jetty follow by another short boat Clearwater Cave. 12.30pm back to the resort. Free at own leisure. Dinner at the resort. Overnight at the resort. Day 3 Departure (Breakfast) Breakfast at the resort. Free at own leisure until transfer to airport. 12
How to get there? Brunei Kuching Singapore Pontianak 13