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Land of the Head Hunters: Flashing smiles welcome us to the longhouse, home to an entire village. Fourteen doorways line one side of the veranda and from them emerge members of most of the 14 families who live here. This is Sarawak, one of four states which make up the world's third largest island – Borneo - and once the home of fierce tribes of head-hunters.
Story by Lee Mylne

Kuching: At dusk, the lamps are it along the riverfront promenade in Sarawak 's colonial capital, Kuching. Small boats ply the river which gave the state its name and families and couples stroll under the trees. Visiting Kuching is like stepping back 20 years, when Asian cities were less frenetic.
Story by Lee Mylne

Kuala Lumpur: Be prepared to haggle hard in the markets of Petaling Street . It's steamy, noisy and lively – and a stark contrast to Kuala Lumpur 's modern shopping centres. But there's no doubt there are bargains for all in Malaysia 's capital.
Story by Lee Mylne

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