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Introducing Kuching and Sarawak
Kuching with its population of about half a million, is the charming, modern, capital
of the east Malaysian state of Sarawak on the green, tropical island of Borneo.
This is a friendly place with a laid back lifestyle. English is widely spoken and
is often the language of business and contracts. International standard facilities
help ensure a comfortable lifestyle.
The climate is just right for winter sun with
remarkably constant temperatures, typically mid 20's at night and low 30's by day.
The South China Sea often provides cloud cover to act as nature's parasol against
the sun. Monsoon rains might bring a daily downpour to keep everything clean and
green and wash the car for free. We find it's not really too hot, especially once
acclimatized and if you don't have to work in the sun.
Though this is very much a
Southeast Asian city, history provides Kuching with distant echoes of UK influence.
We drive on the left and you might even see a Morris Minor or a Hillman Minx (ask
your grandfather) still running about town. What's more, you might be amazed to see
just how many folks here support English football clubs.