Discover Lawas - Your Tranquil Haven in Sarawak

Location and Connectivity

Lawas, also known as Pekan Lawas, is a small town and the capital of Lawas District, Limbang Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. With a district area of 3,811.90 square kilometers and a population of 46,200 (year 2020 census), Lawas is situated 1,200 km from the state capital, Kuching, and 200 km from the capital city of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. Despite being cut off from Sarawak's road network, Lawas is well-connected to Sabah and Brunei through a main road, offering a peaceful lifestyle with minimal traffic congestion.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Lawas features the prominent Lawas Bridge, contributing to the town's infrastructure. Traveling from Miri to Lawas involves checkpoints in Brunei and Limbang, with a 30-minute drive from Lawas to the Sarawak-Sabah border. The town boasts a good local road network, ensuring convenient travel within the Lawas district.

Educational Institutions

Lawas prioritizes education with a range of schools catering to diverse needs. Explore institutions like SK Pusat Lawas, SK Tang Lapadan, and SMK Lawas. The town is also home to SJK (C) Soon Hwa Sundar, SJK (C) Chung Hwa Lawas, and SMK Merapok, providing quality education for the community.

Future Educational Developments

Lawas continues to invest in education with planned additions such as MARA Junior Science College Lawas, SMK Long Semadoh, and proposed institutions like SMK Lawas 2 and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Lawas, ensuring a bright future for students in the region.

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