Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia. It covers an area of 124,000 square km and has a coastline of some 800 km facing the South China Sea. Sarawak is also known as ‘The land of many rivers'.The rivers provide natural means of transportation and communication. The 590 km long Sungai Rejang is the longest river in the country.One ruled by the three White Rajahs for about 100 years from 1841-1941, there are many a romantic past told about the wars and glimpses of the bygone era of the Brookes.The battles between the pirates and the Brooke forces,the rebellions by Dayaks, Malays and Chinese gold miners had filled Sarawak past with mystery and excitement.