Kuching is the landmass of Sarawak.
Kuching [ ˈkuːtʃɪŋ ] ( Jawi : , ) , officially the City of Kuching , is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia . Kuching was the third capital of Sarawak in 1827 during the administration of the Bruneian Empire . In 1841 , Kuching became the capital of Sarawak after Sarawak was ceded to James Brooke for helping the Bruneian empire in crushing a rebellion particularly the interior borneo dweller Dayak people who later became his loyal followers . Kuching is a major food destination for tourists and the main gateway for travellers visiting Sarawak and Borneo . Sarawak . The capital city , Kuching , is the economic centre of the state and seat of the Sarawak state government .