![]() ![]() The people of Kuching take pride in being the cleanest city in Malaysia and their diverse cultures, so be prepared for a totally different experience from that of West Malaysia. Many of the locals refer to Kuching as the "Cat City" but it more likely comes from the Chinese word for port ("cochin") coupled with the Malay name mata kucing (cat's-eye) for the longan fruit, a popular trade item. The name of the city, Kuching, is thought to be derived from the Malay word kucing, meaning cat. ![]() Once the capital of the White Rajahs of Sarawak, it has a population of some 570,000 (2016). ![]() Kuching is small enough to walk around but interesting enough to keep you there for several days, and a good base for exploring Sarawak. Kuching is the capital and largest city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak and the district of Kuching. ![]()
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