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Sibu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

In East Malaysia, Sibu is a bustling inland town in Sarawak where the local majority involved in timber, palm oil and ship building industries. Sibu is a town built on the banks of the mighty Rajang River. The population of this small and friendly town are mainly dominated by Chinese who speaks the Fuzhou dialect,…

Miri Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Miri is the 2nd largest city in Sarawak, located in the northern part of Sarawak on the island of Borneo as well as very close to Brunei. It has a population of about 360,000 people. There are Chinese, Malay and some other native tribes living in this serene town. Some of the main businesses operated…

Bintulu Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Bintulu is a part coastal and part riverine town In Sarawak, located halfway between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia. It is roughly 205km away from Miri, 215km from Sibu and 650km from Kuching. Bintulu has a population of about 200,000 residents, making it the 4th largest town in Sarawak after Kuching, Miri and Sibu…

Kuching Tourist Attractions, Activities and Hotels Guide

Kuching is the largest city and the capital of Sarawak in East Malaysia. It is a hectic city covered an area of 431 square kilometers and an estimated population of about 320,000. Majority of the inhabitants here are Chinese, followed by Malays and a small amount of Ibans. Kuching in Malay means cat, there are…

Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

The Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was established to nurse injured and rehabilitate orphaned animals before releasing them into the wild. The centre, opened in 1975, also performs research relating to wildlife as well as conduct breeding programs for endangered animals. At the centre, visitors can have a closer encounter with the wildlife of Sarawak, as…

Chinese History Museum, Sarawak

Chinese History Museum

The Chinese History Museum was officially opened on 23 October 1993 but the building was completed in 1912, and served as a court. It displays many artifacts and exhibitions pertaining to the history of the Chinese community of Sarawak. Here, visitors will be introduced to the various dialect groups within the Chinese community, their origins…

Damai Beach, Sarawak

Damai Beach Sarawak

The pristine white sandy beach with calm sea water in Damai Beach Damai Beach is one of the pristine beaches dotted along Sarawak’s coastline, located at the tip of the Santubong Peninsula. Damai Beach is highly recommended for visitors looking for a relaxing beach yet close enough to the natural greenery of a mountain. The…

Bako National Park, Sarawak

Entrance to Bako National Park

The famous rock formation in Bako National Park The Bako National Park, established in 1957, is Sarawak’s oldest national park. Located at the tip of Muara Tebas peninsula, just north east of Kuching, it covers an area of ​​approximately 2,727 hectares of rainforest. Despite being the smallest national park in Sarawak, it is reportedly habitat…

Tua Pek Kong Temple

Tua Pek Kong temple Kuching

The Tua Pek Kong Temple (大伯公庙) in Kuching is one of the oldest temples in Malaysia. Reputedly dating back to 1843, it was constructed in dedication to the Chinese deity Tua Pek Kong, literally meaning Grand Uncle. Here, visitors will be treated with carvings / sculptures as well as beautiful ornaments that define the Chinese…