Berpanjangan

Berpanjangan is a small administrative area located in the western part of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Samarahan Division and is identified by the postal code 96100. The name Berpanjangan is derived from the Malay word "panjang", meaning "long", likely referring to the elongated shape of the settlement along the course of a seasonal river that runs through the region.

The area is primarily rural and is characterized by a mixture of lowland rainforest and alluvial flatlands. Agriculture plays a key role in the local economy, with many residents engaged in subsistence farming of rice, cassava, and vegetables. Small-scale fishing also contributes to livelihoods, taking advantage of the nearby river systems that provide a variety of freshwater fish species.

Demographically, Berpanjangan is populated by a mosaic of ethnic groups common to Sarawak, including the Malay, Iban, and Melanau communities. Traditional customs and languages are maintained through community gatherings and local festivals, such as the annual river procession that celebrates the harmony between people and nature. While infrastructure is modest, the area benefits from a network of rural roads that connect it to larger towns in the Samarahan Division, facilitating access to markets, schools, and healthcare services.

Conservation efforts are underway to protect the region's forested areas, which serve as important ecological corridors for wildlife and help maintain the watershed that supports both the local population and downstream communities.