Wuak Explained

Wuak
Coordinates:	1.8333°N 111.6167°W
Pushpin Map:	Borneo
Pushpin Label Position:	right
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	Malaysia
Subdivision Type1:	State
Elevation M:	69

Wuak is a rural settlement^[1] in Pakan District, Sarawak, Malaysia. It lies approximately 145.4km (90.3miles) east of the state capital Kuching.

History

An Iban warrior named Rentap built a fort at Wuak river before 1870.^[2]

Geography

Neighbouring settlements include:

• Rumah Sait 1.9km (01.2miles) west
• Rumah Jambai 1.9km (01.2miles) north
• Rumah Nyumbang 2.6km (01.6miles) southeast
• Rumah Galau 4.1km (02.5miles) southeast
• Rumah Asun 5.6km (03.5miles) east
• Betong 5.6km (03.5miles) east

Notes and References

1. News: Zulkifli . Zulaikha . Lack of water, electricity bigger deal than BN infighting . 23 May 2020 . Malaysiakini . 1 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170118103242/http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/339894 . 18 January 2017.
2. Web site: History . Pusat ekonomi digital pekan Pakan (Pakan digital economy centre) . 7 February 2023 . https://archive.today/20230207070354/http://pekanpakan.pjk.com.my/index.php/warga-pi1m/maklumat-pi1m/sejarah . 7 February 2023.