Lamin Dana, Mukah, Sarawak
Lamin Dana is basically a cultural boutique lodge in the Melanau heartland of Mukah, Sarawak. The Melanau, who make up about 7% of the Sarawak population, is the oldest ethnic … Read More
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Kingwood Resort, Mukah, Sarawak
Kingwood Resort is an unassuming ‘beach resort’ that looks more like a government block instead.
Sarawak Pepper
Pepper is a highly-traded commodity in Sarawak. The Malaysian Pepper Board in Sibu is the second largest in Sarawak, second after Kuching.
Sibu Earthenware & Pottery-Making
Earthenware pottery is very popular in Perak, therefore, a visit to a similar business in Sibu was not so interesting for me.
Islamic Nyonya Café, Sibu, Sarawak
The strange thing about our meal at Islamic Nyonya Cafe during our trip to Sibu was that throughout lunch, a Bollywood movie was playing on TV. That was certainly neither … Read More
Kompia Sibu (Jason Bakery)
A local delicacy that one must try while in Sibu is “kompia”; a variant of it is also available in Sitiawan, Perak. However, the ones sold in Sitiawan are larger … Read More
Wong Nai Siong Memorial Garden, Sibu, Sarawak
Located along Jalan Sungai Merah in Sibu is the Wong Nai Siong Garden, built in early 2000s.
Sibu Central Market Complex
This market is similar to the central market in Ipoh, except that this complex in Sibu doesn’t have a shopping mall or Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) occupying its top floor. … Read More
Homestay Bawang Assan, Sibu, Sarawak
The largest Iban settlement in Sibu is Bawang Assan, with nine longhouses. The shortest longhouse is shared by six families while the longest accommodates more than eighty families!
Paramount Hotel, Sibu, Sarawak
Spent a night here at Paramount Hotel during my recent visit to Sibu.
Squid Jigging @ Pulau Kapas, Terengganu
While visiting Terengganu recently, off we went on a squid jigging (candat sotong) trip, one of the most popular activities to indulge in while in this East Coast state.