Sarikei Travel Guide

 
by bryanlingmeu
 
  •   Sarikei
    by bryanlingmeu
  • Welcome Arch
      Welcome Arch
    by gnh
  • St Anthony's Church, Sarikei
      St Anthony's Church, Sarikei
    by gnh
  • WaterFront Park
      WaterFront Park
    by gnh
  • The Swimming Pool
      The Swimming Pool
    by gnh
 

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Things to Do  

Puts Bigger Towns To Shame
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The Swimming Pool

You can find this in Sarikei ! A small town !

Really puts many other bigger towns, especially those in Peninsular Malaysia which is supposedly more advanced, to shame !

Poor governance in the West ?

Sarikei has shown what can be down with some proper management.

Written Jul 26, 2005

Address: On the road out of town

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New deployed area
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Some forest has been destroyed for other development or plantation.

Stop by the road to see this wide plain is very relaxing.

Written Jan 26, 2004

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Another interesting view
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Occasionally, but quite often you can find this kind of modern building out of nowhere on the of roads to other town.

You can find no other housing surround with it standing by the road side alone.

Written Jan 26, 2004

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Some popular view along the way
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You can find this kind of house along the way out of city. Athough it looks old and kinda rural, it has access to basic electricity and clean water supply.

Written Jan 26, 2004

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Rural areas
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A paddy field

Drives just a few kilometres out of town centre, you can find some old wooden houses located far from each other.

They are mainly farmers planting pepper, cocoa, and some other fruits.

Written Jan 26, 2004

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Transportation  

Ferry
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You can find this kind of ferry at some points in sarawak. It take cars, buses, lorries and other transport accross the river.

During festive seasons, you may end up in 8-10 hours queue in waiting for turn to cross the rivers.

Written Jan 26, 2004

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Rivers
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Rivers are the major means of transport in sarawak. Some towns can only be accessed by taking boat upstream.

Experience the view along the river.

Written Jan 26, 2004

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Local Customs  

Chinese Temple
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Chinese Temple, Sarikei

Many of the Chinese retain their traditional religious beliefs. Many temples around Sarikei testify to that.

Written Sep 12, 2005

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They All Go To Church On Sundays
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Methodist Town Church, Sarikei

Lots of Chinese / Ibans / Melanaus in Sarawak are Christians.

So you can expect to find many nice churches.

Written Sep 12, 2005

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