Is Kalimantan a country?

Kalimantan, southern three-fourths of the island of Borneo that is politically part of Indonesia; the rest of the island is divided between the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and, between them, the small sultanate of Brunei.

Is Kalimantan safe to travel?

Staying Safe Although Kalimantan is home to all sorts of potentially dangerous wildlife, the lowly mosquito is actually the most dangerous creature on the island. Take extra precautions to avoid bites, especially at sunset when mosquitoes most often transmit Dengue Fever.

What do they speak in Kalimantan?

There are 74 living languages in Kalimantan. They belong to Malayo-Polynesian subgroup of Austronesian family. Also Tringgus-Sembaan Bidayuh language is spoken as an immigrant language….Languages of Kalimantan.

Name	Busang Kayan
Alternative names	Busang, Kajan, Kajang.
Dialects	Mahakam Busang, Belayan, Long Bleh.
Population	3,000
Year	1981

Is East Kalimantan closer to Sabah than Sarawak?

“East Kalimantan is nearer to Sabah than Sarawak but either way, there are currently no proper highways that connect to Sabah which is a hurdle for trade and other cross border benefits. “The Pan Borneo and Trans Kalimantan Project are in progress, but plans to connect them are just plans so far.

Can East Malaysia capitalise on Indonesia’s medical tourism?

A new niche market that East Malaysia can capitalise on is medical tourism, as most cities in Indonesia, including its big cities, lack medical infrastructure. But this also depends on connectivity. “People from Jakarta and Surabaya are going to Penang and Malacca. From West Kalimantan, patients seek medical treatment in Kuala Lumpur and Kuching.

What is Malaysia’s first cross-border electricity export to Indonesia?

Malaysian and Indonesian officials at Bengkayang substation in Kalimantan, Indonesia, to celebrate the first cross-border electricity export. KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia said it has successfully transmitted 70 megawatt of power to Kalimantan, Indonesia, in the first cross-border connection, paving the way for more such exports under a regional plan.

Are Indonesian tourists coming to Sarawak?

According to him, there are 3.2 million Indonesia tourists coming to Malaysia, and around 17 per cent of those are going to Sarawak — many for medical tourism. Only around four per cent are going to Sabah, likely because Indonesians can find the same eco attractions in Sabah in their own country.

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