Kuching History

Kuching history is basically Sarawak history. In the early 19th century, it was under the control of Brunei Sultanate. The people of Kuching revolted against the Sultanate in 1836. It was at this time that James Brooke, an Englishman arrived with his well-armed ship. The Sultan asked for his help and the rebellion was put down. As a reward Kuching was awarded to James Brooke. Kuching (or rather Sarawak, one of the States in Malaysia) under the Brooke's rule gradually expanded to its present size. In 1941, Japanese invasion ended the Brooke's rule. After the Japanese's surrender in 1945, Sarawak became British colony. In 1963 Sarawak gained independence by becoming one of the States of the new country, Malaysia.