Baram

Baram refers to a district and river system in northern Sarawak, Malaysia. The Baram River is one of Sarawak's longest rivers, running through the Baram District before draining into the coastal plain. The Baram region is characterized by tropical rainforest, extensive river networks, and settlements that include traditional longhouses along the riverbanks. The district forms part of the Miri Division.

The population is primarily indigenous, with communities historically linked to Dayak cultural groups. The Baram area has a long history of swidden agriculture, riverine trade, and forest-resource use. The region is known for biodiversity and rich ecosystems that include lowland rainforest, freshwater habitats, and wildlife.

In recent decades, the Baram region has been at the center of development debates in Sarawak, particularly around proposed large-scale hydroelectric and land-use projects on the Baram River. The Baram hydroelectric project generated substantial opposition from indigenous communities and environmental groups who raised concerns about land rights, displacement, and ecological impacts.