a state in the federation of Malaysia, on NW Borneo: formerly a British crown colony (1946–63) and British protectorate (1888–1946). 977,013; ab. 50,000 sq. mi. (129,500 sq. km). Capital:Kuching.
Sa·ra·wak (sə-rä'wäk, -wāk, -wä) A region of Malaysia on northwest Borneo. A British protectorate after 1888 and a crown colony after 1946, it joined Malaysia in 1963.