The capital of Sarawak, Kuching is the most populous city in this East Malaysian state. Also known as Cat City, it is the largest city on the island of Borneo and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. One of the most vibrant cities in the region, the narrow and busy streets are full of markets, old buildings, ornate temples, Kuching hotels and traditional Chinese shops that sell local handicrafts. Kuching's skyline, meanwhile, is a mix of domes and minarets, church spires, ornate temple roofs, towers, fortresses, colonial and modern buildings, which are all set in a profusion of greenery against the inky-blue Santubong and Matang mountains that form the backdrop.
Kuching became a city on the 1st August 1988. In Malay, Kuching means cat. And it is no surprise that cat statues can be found all around the city. In fact, the city has innumerable real cats wandering about too! How the city got its name is not clear. Kuching's first settlers were Indian traders who set up shop at Santubong. Artefacts of Hindu origin can be found at the State Museum. Kuching is also one of the most multi-racial cities in Malaysia. The Chinese are the largest group, accounting for 45% of the population.
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