Balingian
Sign in to saveBalingian also known as Kuala Balingian is a town in Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.
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Balingian also known as Kuala Balingian is a town in Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately east-north-east of the state capital Kuching.
==Etymology== Baligian got its name from a river crossing the town. The river was once used by the local residents to go to their hill paddy fields.
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