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Sarawak Map Sarikei Sarikei Sarikei Division Map STB/2019/DivBrochure/Sarikei/V1/P1 Foodstalls Market Foodstalls Chop Hock Mee Hiong Mee Hock Chop Julau Kedai Kopi Gembira Kopi Kedai Sarikei Dabai (Black Olives) (Black Dabai Sarikei Foodstall Market Foodstall Paris Cafe Paris Pakan Iban Cafe Coffee Shop Coffee Cafe Iban Yusuf Islamic Restaurant Islamic Yusuf Bintangor Muslim Foodcourt Muslim Bintangor Hotspot Cafe & Catering & Cafe Hotspot Tel : 084-734228 Fax : 084-734449 : Fax 084-734228 : Tel Popular Foodcourt Popular Meradong Julau Pepper Julau Julau District Office Office District Julau Kindo Cafe Kindo Bintangor Tel : 011-18444211 Fax : 011-18444200 : Fax 011-18444211 : Tel MDMJ FoodStalls, Jalan Mahkamah Mahkamah Jalan FoodStalls, MDMJ Pakan District Office District Pakan MDMJ Foodstalls Market Foodstalls MDMJ Taman Selera Baji Jaya Baji Selera Taman Tel : 084-693245 Fax : 084-692578 : Fax 084-693245 : Tel Kopi Rempah Kopi Meradong District Office Office District Meradong Yusuf Islamic Cafe Cafe Islamic Yusuf Pakan Durian Pakan Sukahati Steamboat Restaurant Sarikei Restaurant Steamboat Sukahati Tel : 084-651299 Fax : 084-651012 : Fax 084-651299 : Tel Sarikei District Office Office District Sarikei Seagood Restaurant Seagood Sarikei Glory Cafe Glory Fax : 084-653204/ 654396 084-653204/ : Fax 21 Cafe Cafe 21 Youth & Sports Sarawak Sports & Youth Tel : 084-651104 : Tel Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Arts, Tourism, of Ministry Everwin Kopitiam Everwin Resident Office Sarikei Division Division Sarikei Office Resident Popular Foodcourt Popular Sarikei Administrative Division Administrative Sarikei Sarikei Division Sarikei Aik Seng Seng Aik Bintangor Oranges Bintangor Food Outlet & Restaurant Restaurant & Outlet Food District Tel : 084-693444 Fax : 084-691241 : Fax 084-693444 : Tel FOOD OUTLETS FOOD Meradong Fire And Rescue Station Rescue And Fire Meradong Tel : 084-654444 Fax : 084-656452 : Fax 084-654444 : Tel Sarikei Fire And Rescue Station Station Rescue And Fire Sarikei RM180.00 RM180.00 Hotel Evermore 084-644111 50 RM 58.00 to to 58.00 RM Oriental Oriental Tel : 084-734216 Fax : 084-734581 : Fax 084-734216 : Tel RM118.00 Sarikei Bintangor Honey Pomelo Honey Bintangor 084-659699 52 RM58.00 to to RM58.00 Family Inn Inn Family Julau District Police Headquarter Headquarter Police District Julau RM185.60 Sarikei 084-655808 32 RM92.80 to to RM92.80 808 Lodge Lodge 808 Tel : 084-693222 Fax : 084-691377 : Fax 084-693222 : Tel Hotel Meradong District Police Headquarter Headquarter Police District Meradong 084-656886 32 RM200 to RM80 Sarikei Garden Garden Sarikei Hotel Hotel Tel : 084-652620 Fax : 084-652222 : Fax 084-652620 : Tel 084-651216 20 RM60 to 40 RM Payang Puri Puri Payang Sarikei District Police Headquarter Headquarter Police District Sarikei Sarikei Pineapple Sarikei 084-653311 20 RM100 to RM50 Inn King 999 - Police/Ambulance/Fire Station Police/Ambulance/Fire - 999 Emergency 084-653199 084-653199 42 RM138 to RM74 Inn Wawasan 084-651799 60 RM232 to RM75 Inn Dragon CONTACTS DIVISION MAP DIVISION Rooms Contact No. Contact Room rate rate Room Hotel IMPORTANT No. Of Of No. AGRICULTURE PRODUCT AGRICULTURE SARIKEI SARIKEI ACCOMMODATION SARIKEI Origin name of Sarikei SARAWAK MAP There are many theories regarding the origin of the name of SARIKEI Sarikei. Once upon a time, Sarikei was the centre for buying Sarawak is divided into divisions, 12 in all, each headed by an appointed resident. A division is divided into DIVISION PROFILE and selling chickens and hence it was called “Sa-rie-kei” (“Sa- DIVISION PROFILE districts, each headed by a district officer, which are in turn divided into sub-districts, each headed by a rie” in most Chinese dialects means “centre” and “kei” means Sarawak Administrative Officer (SAO). “chicken”). Later the spelling was changed to Sarikei. Total Area 1,672.7 square kilometres Major Ethnic Group Iban, Malay, Chinese As a part of Malaysia, Sarawak is a peaceful There is also one development officer for each division and district to implement development projects. and stable place for travel, suited for large The state government appoints a headman (known as ketua kampung or penghulu) for each village. Food Basket of Sarawak Major Languages Iban, Malay, Chinese groups or single travellers alike. Major Religions Islam, Christian, Buddhist There are a total of 26 sub-districts in Sarawak all under the jurisdiction of the Sarawak Ministry of Local ABOUT With thick jungles a few steps from luxurious Government and Community Development. resorts and modern amenities, it is the perfect SARAWAK location for a wide range of experiences. As these two worlds collide, the people of DISTANCE Sarawak meet in the middle, with a mixture of Located on the north-western shore of the modern savvy and proudly-kept traditions, wild FROM SARIKEI TO MAJOR Island of Borneo is Sarawak, the largest state nature lining organised infrastructure and old- DESTINATIONS of Malaysia. A beautiful land coloured in peace fashioned hospitality mixed with connectivity. Sarikei Division includes the Districts of Sarikei, Meradong, Julau, and Pakan. Located on the Rajang River, the capital of the and tradition, Sarawak is a prime destination Destinations Distance/Method of Travelling for travel nomads seeking untouched culture, Divison is Sarikei town which is accessed by road from Kuching Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, (416km) and also by sea and river by express boats from Sibu (4 from Sarikei Transport Duration exhilarating adventure and breath-taking Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking hours). The town is also accessed from Sibu airport by road – a connected with nature. humble authenticity far from the tourist-trap journey of 62km (via the Lanang Bridge). A network of roads lead 6 hours drive from Sarikei is an important agro-based region and known as the Kuching City (Gateway) clichés, whether their visit to Sarawak is a from Sarikei to the towns of Bintangor, Julau and Pakan. Kuching Food Basket of Sarawak. More than 80% of Sarawak’s pepper Sarikei to by 416 km of road complement to a trip to Peninsular Malaysia th production comes from here and the Sarikei pineapple is very Kuching By river and sea • Sarikei Division is the 6 Division of Sarawak and was Travelling time of and neighbouring countries, or a journey of nd much sought-after. transport using express formed on 2 April 1973 4 hours discovery all on its own. • Agriculture is the main economic activity of the Division and boat with There are also a profileration of commercial plantations and the locals are mostly involved in farming of commodities, Sarikei to orchards of oranges, watermelon, pomelo, dabai (local olives), By land transport 15 minutes drive fruits and vegetables Bintangor • Sarikei is synonymous with agricultural products rambutans and durians. Festivals are held celebrating bountiful harvests of fruits. In addition, its rich biodiversity and natural eco- Sarikei to • Sarikei is known to produce seasonal fruits such as durian, By land transport 50 minutes drive dabai, rambutan which are normally available in the early system is part of the Division’s tourist attractions. Pakan and towards the end of the year Sarikei to Julau By land transport 1 hour drive • Non seasonal fruits which are available all year round are Sarawak Facts pineapple, oranges, pamelo, bananas, guava, water melon People • Connected with etc Sibu Gateway by Malaysia’s Largest State • Sarikei and Bintangor is also famous for its street food Whether it is sharing in the lifestyle of one The residents of Sarikei Division are predominantly Iban, Melanau, 62 km of road 124,450km² which are available everyday. Malay, Bidayuh and Chinese but the ethnic mix is as varied as it • The nearest airport 1 hour drive from of the many indigenous communities’ • Sarikei’s real claim to fame is its importance as an is elsewhere in Sarawak. The rural hinterland is dotted with Iban Sarikei to Sibu from Sarikei is Population : 2,636,000 Sibu longhouses, exploring gigantic caves in the agricultural centre; more than 80% of Sarawak’s pepper longhouses. Sibu Airport heart of the Bornean rainforest, or shooting Capital : Kuching City production comes from Sarikei Division, and the area is • Public transport is the rapids on a swollen river, visitors will leave justly famous for its sweet, succelent pineapples which Although many of the younger generations have moved into readily available to Sarawak having enjoyed a host of memorable Population of Kuching : 681,901 thrive in the slightly acidic soil here towns, the longhouses and villages are still their ancestral homes and from Sarikei experiences. where the inhabitants are mainly farmers who cultivate rice and a Location variety of crops. 110° to 115° Longitude East, 1° to Notes: 5° Longitude North (GMT +8) HOW TO GET TO SARIKEI The area code for all telephone numbers in Sarikei, • Sarikei, is connected with Kuching City by 416 km of road unless otherwise stated is, 084 from outside the area and and also by river and sea transport using express boat +6084 from overseas. For mobile phones, add +6 for with travelling time of 4 hours international dialling followed by the number. • Sarikei is also connected with Sibu by 62 km of road • Public transport is readily available to and from Sarikei • The nearest airport from Sarikei is Sibu Airport which is 62 km away ATTRACTIONS There are homestay options at Iban longhouses throughout the Division where visitors can experience longhouse living and HOMESTAY RH. MAGHRETTA BINTANGOR ROJAK PRAWN SUMAN SEBANGKOI MOUNTAIN BIKE Sarikei Pineapple and Fruits Festival (November) – held at the participate in activities such as guided jungle treks, treks to Civic Centre in Sarikei town with various activities centred on the SARIKEI TOWN waterfalls and visits to pepper and fruit orchards. JULAU CHALLENGE pineapple. Visitors will also be able to sample the different species of pineapple grown in the area. Other local fruits such as dabai (local olives), citrus fruits, and the cavandish banana will also be HOMESTAY RH.
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