They came to be known as the Princesses Gold, Baba and Pearl, in spite of the fact that His Highness the Raja once scornfully pointed out to British newspapers that Sarawak has no legal Princesses.

The Sarawak River flows gently through Kuching ... 11am (though it’s best to arrive before 9am), Choon Hui Café is famous for its silky, ochre red laksa broth. A medley of dried spices ...