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School children
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On our way to visit Fort Margherita, we passed by a small school with school children practising a song about homework, a song which went on for about 15 minutes!

Written Aug 22, 2010

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Strike up a conversation with a local
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pepemorris11 119 reviews

Locals can be very shy but once you start a conversation with them, you will find them very forthcoming in suggestions and friendly. Speak to them in Malay, Mandarin or English.

Written May 4, 2009

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Kuching Cat city
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Kuching means cat in the local indigenous language. To celebrate this, there are large Cat statutes in the central areas of Kuching.

Written Mar 1, 2007

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Kuching Wet Market
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On the west side of the Tourist District along the waterfront is the Kuching wet market. Here you can get fish, fresh produce and cheap food.

Written Mar 1, 2007

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Never Point With Your Fore Finger
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Pointing with your fore finger is considered rude but generally tolerated. The proper way is to use your thumb on your closed fist. Your thumb shows the way you are refering to. Happy Thumbing!

Updated May 28, 2004

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Never Point with Forefingers
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Never ever point with forefingers. If you want to address someone, point with the thumb of your right hand with fingers folded.

Written Dec 29, 2002

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Take of your Shoes
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Whenever entering someone's house, always remember to take off your shoes before entering the house.

Written Dec 29, 2002

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Fishing in the traditional way
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DanielF 2936 reviews

While you sail in the Sarawak river you still can see the people fishing in the old fashioned way.

Written Sep 18, 2002

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