Stock Photo - The Pan Borneo Highway is a 2,089.7 kilometers highway system connecting various states in Malaysia's part of Borneo on the island of Kalimantan. It is the longest highway system in the country and is the third major highway system to be built within Sarawak after the Federal Route 1 and the Federal Route 3. The project started in 1962 and is divided into five parts. The southern section covers 922 kilometers from Sematan at the western tip of Sarawak to Miri in the northeast. The second part covers 415 kilometers from Miri to Kuching in the central-west of the state. The third part, stretching from Kuching to Serian covers 293 kilometers. The fourth section stretches from Serian to Sri Aman covering 284 kilometers. The fifth and final part connects Sri Aman to Lawas in the northern part of the state. The Pan Borneo Highway is the backbone of Sarawak's transport system and is vital for the state's development and tourism industry. The best way to travel along the Pan Borneo Highway is by car. Tourists can also hire a tour guide to help them explore the many attractions along the way.