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Maludam National Park
Maludam National Park is a national park in Malaysia, established in 2000, covering 432 km² (167 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Malaysia's 28 national parks.
- Area
- 432 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KCH · 82 km
Nearest airports to Maludam National Park
- 1 KCH82 kmstraight line
- 2 SBW127 kmstraight line
- 3 SQG182 kmstraight line
Sintang, IndonesiaMore about Maludam National Park
Maludam National Park is one of 28 national parks in Malaysia. It covers 432 km² (43,200 ha) — about 55% of the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in Malaysia (4.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 years ago — the first national parks in Malaysia date back to 1957. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Maludam National Park
The closest airport is Kuching International Airport (KCH), about 82 km away — around 1 h 47 min by car; alternatively Sibu Airport (SBW, 127 km). Other national parks within reach include Bako National Park (27 km²), Kuching Wetlands National Park (85 km²), Batang Ai National Park (24 km²) and Kubah National Park (23 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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