Sibu is the largest city on the Rajang River in Sarawak. It is the capital of Sibu District, a 230 sq km region in the Sibu Division. The city is placed at the confluence of the Rajang and the Igan Rivers, some 60 km from the South China Sea. It has a populace of about 200,000. The Pan Borneo Highway hyperlinks Sibu with the relaxation of Sarawak, Brunei, and Sabah.
Sibu is a predominantly Chinese town, with Fuzhou being the majority dialect group. It additionally has a huge range of Melanau, Malay, and Iban.
Sibu is the domestic to the biggest city rectangular in Malaysia as nicely as the tallest constructing in Sarawak. A new township referred to as Sibu Jaya is additionally being developed about 25 km from the ancient town. A new airport was once constructed close to Sibu Jaya.
History of Sibu
Sibu was once set up using Fuzhou immigrants from Fujian Province. Originally it used to be regarded as New Fuzhou. Rajah Brooke constructed a fortress right here in 1862, however, the castle has on account been demolished.
The Sibu that we see these days is the product of repeated rebuilding necessitated by way of the many blazes that have burned down its timber shophouses. The first massive furnace took place in 1889, razing the complete city to the ground. Half a century later, some other huge furnace destroyed some three hundred shophouses on 7 March 1928, forcing the city to rebuild itself as soon as more.
Places of Interest in Sibu
Tua Pek Kong Temple
The most essential temple in Sibu, positioned on the waterfront, with a one-of-a-kind 7-story pagoda.
Chiang Chuan Garden
The Garden of the Chiang Chuan clan, placed close to the Tua Pek Kong Temple, was constructed to commemorate the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Hokkien agreement in the Rejang Basin.
Sibu Waterfront
An area to go for a stroll in the night and revel in the view of the Rejang River.
World Hii Convention Garden
Riverside Park was constructed in 2000 in conjunction with the World Hii Clan's Convention in Sibu, this park has panoramic views of the Rejang River.
Ku Tien Memorial Garden
Public backyard at Jalan Bukit Lima in Upper Lanang, constructed in 2003 by using the Sarawak Kutien Association, with its distinctive strong pagoda.
