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The Rajang is a river on the island of Borneo and the principal river system of Sarawak, Malaysia. Its main course and headwaters extend for roughly 560 kilometers before reaching the South China Sea, and its basin includes extensive interior forests and tributary valleys. The river has long connected inland settlements with the coastal lowlands, making it relevant to Sarawak's transport history, riverine communities, and watershed management. [Sarawak Energy](https://www.sarawakenergy.com/assets/pdf/ESIA-Chapter05-Existing-Physical-Env-R1.pdf)
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Where is the Rajang River located?
The Rajang is on the island of Borneo in Sarawak, Malaysia. It flows through interior forests and valleys before reaching the South China Sea.
How long is the Rajang River?
The river is roughly 560 kilometers long, with the Sarawak government giving a figure of 563 kilometers. It is the longest river in Malaysia. [Sarawak government profile](https://www.sarawak.gov.my/web/home/article_apps_view/159/176/)
Where does the Rajang River rise?
The Rajang rises in the Iran Mountain Range of central Sarawak. It flows toward Kapit before continuing westward to the South China Sea.
Why is the Rajang important to Sarawak?
It is Sarawak's principal river system and links interior settlements with the coast. Its basin includes extensive forests, tributaries, and river valleys that shape transport and local economies.
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