|PLACES OF INTEREST
Nature and Adventure
| Malay Kampongs
the local Malay Kampongs are accessible via a short river cruise
along the igan river between rajang port authority and sungai antu
industrial estate, they consist of several hundred traditional
malay wooden houses built on stilts. The river bank is always a
hive of activities, with children bathing and men fishing and boat
building. At nearby kampong datu there is a stately mosque.
| Pepper Marketing Board
The state of Sarawak produces 95% of Malaysian pepper hence the
trade name, Sarawak Pepper. Over 90% of the 25,000 tonnes produced
annually is exported to some 40 countries around the world.
Traditionally, 80% of the crop is processed into black pepper with
the remainder being turned into white pepper. At the moment
Malaysia ranks 4th as a pepper producing nation. Today, pepper
production has taken a different approach with the introudction of
Specialty Pepper (creamy pepper, naturally clean black pepper and
extra bold black pepper), Sarawak Green Pepper products (pepper
sauce and pickle) and processed pepper products (sweets and
perfume). The Rajang riverine towns of Sarikei and Bintangor
accounts for 40% of the State's total production. The Pepper
Marketing Board - Sibu Branch located at Jalan Then Kung Suk at
Upper Lanang Light Industrial Estate welcomes visitors and is open
during office hours. At a pre-arranged time, visitors will be taken
on a guided tour of how Sarawak pepper is processed and packed for
export. There are processed pepper products available for
An ideal place to relax or take an evening stroll, the Esplanade
was completed in 1987, using reclaimed land along the river front.
It is frequently used for cultural performances and public
the Seven-Storey Pagoda is said to be More beautiful than its
counterparts in south-east asia, and even taiwan. The pagoda offers
panoramic views of Sibu town. It is situated next to the
centurey-old Tua Pek Kong Temple.
Sibu Civic Centre
The Civic Centre is situated 2.5 km from the town centre on Tun
Abang Haji Openg Road. It houses a mini-museum devoted to the
town's history which contains many intresting photographs and
cultural artefacts from the various races. It is also a popular
venue for conferences, exhibitions, concerts and community events,
and is open from 10.30 am - 5.30 pm Tuesday to Sunday.