The Bruneian empire only had authority along the coastal regions of Sarawak held by semi-independent Malay chiefs, the interior hinterland of Sarawak was mainly dominated by tribal wars fought by Iban, Kayan, and Kenyah people who were aggressive in their territorial expansions.
The Bruneian empire only had authority along the coastal regions of Sarawak, the interior hinterland of Sarawak was mainly dominated by tribal wars. These tribal wars were fought by Iban, Kayan, and Kenyah people. This Sarawak was held by semi-independent Malay chiefs. These people were aggressive in their territorial expansions.