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Introduction to Malay Borneo
Much of present day Borneo was actually ruled by Brunei, between the 15th and 17th centuries. More recently (19th Century) much of North Borneo and current day Sabah came under the control of the British North Borneo Company, whilst a large % of present day Sarawak was under the ‘guidance’ of James Brooke. Both Sabah and Sarawak became part of Malaysia in 1962/63.
Why travel to Borneo?
Quite Simply, it’s like no other destination on earth. Home to a truly staggering abundance of flora and fauna that can be found no-where else, Borneo is also a culturally rich region, with visitors easily gaining access and insight into the islands tribal past and present day heritage.
As if this wasn’t enough, you’ll also explore record breaking caves, trek through pristine rainforests, and enjoy superb coastal regions, with world-class diving and deserted beaches. With an excellent infrastructure, much of Borneo is easily accessible either by road or a short flight making it possible to cover a lot of ground in a very short time.
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