STB/2019/DivBrochure/Betong/V1/P1 Wong Klangsau Wong Tang, Tel: 8290687. 8290687. Tel: Tang, Usit, 019 868 5928 868 019 Usit, Contact: Van RM40 Van Tel: 531312. 531312. Tel: Borneo Bus (2pm daily) RM35: RM35: daily) (2pm Bus Borneo From Kuching to Betong to Kuching From TRANSPORTATION 83-436104 Fax : 083-436511 : Fax 83-436104 0 : el T Tanjung Kembang Resort Kembang Tanjung Council: District Saratok Bukit Saban Tropical Resort 480145 Tropical Saban Bukit Homestay 013 562 3078 562 013 : 083-436103 Fax : 083-436833 : Fax 083-436103 : Tel Tasik Medan Tasik Kampung Maludam Maludam Kampung Saratok District Office: District Saratok Inap Desa KK Halid Kabong 013-5666618 Halid KK Desa Inap Saratok Youth & Sports Sarawak Sports & Youth 013-2283710 Kabong Homestay Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Arts, Tourism, of Ministry 6690535 Kabong Tel : 083-465130 Fax : 083-465441 : Fax 083-465130 : Tel 6010-6680535/010- D Akasyah Homestay Homestay Akasyah D Betong Administrative Division Administrative Betong Pusa District Office Office District Pusa Pusa 436136 Saratok Hotel, Hoover 436192 Hotel Saratok Tel : 0 : Tel 83-411267 Fax : 083-411670 : Fax 83-411267 437699 Saratok Inn, Villa Kabong District Office District Kabong 437686 Saratok Hotel, Victoria Kabong 436699 Saratok Hotel, Inn Popular Tel : 083-472701 Fax : 083-472192 : Fax 083-472701 : Tel 436139 Saratok Hotel, City Golden Betong District Council District Betong 437039 Saratok Hotel, Evergreen Ambassador Hotel, Saratok 436140 Hotel, Ambassador Tel : 083-472204 Fax : 083-472504 : Fax 083-472204 : Tel Betong Betong District Office District Betong 472882 / 0146955559 / 472882 Bukit Saban Resort Saban Bukit My Homestay Medan Medan Homestay My 472008 Betong Hotel, Loxing Tel : 083-472719 Fax : 083-472966 : Fax 083-472719 : Tel Resident Office Betong Division Betong Office Resident 472246 Betong Hotel, Thai Kok Betong Division Betong 472898 Hotel Plaza Betong 471919 Betong Hotel, Medan Hotel, Homestay & Resort Contact No. Resort Contact & Homestay Hotel, 999 - Police/Ambulance/Fire Station Police/Ambulance/Fire - 999 Emergency established properties: properties: established inns and homestays. The following is a selection of the more more the of selection a is following The homestays. and inns CONTACTS Accommodation in Betong Division consists of hotels, budget budget hotels, of consists Division Betong in Accommodation DIVISION MAP DIVISION ACCOMMODATION IMPORTANT BETONG SARAWAK MAP BETONG DIVISION People BETONG Sarawak is divided into divisions, 12 in all, each headed by an appointed resident. A division is divided into DIVISION PROFILE districts, each headed by a district officer, which are in turn divided into sub-districts, each headed by a Sarawak Administrative Officer (SAO). Total Area 4,180.8 square kilometres As a part of Malaysia, Sarawak is a peaceful There is also one development officer for each division and district to implement development projects. Major Ethnic Group Malay, Iban, Chinese The state government appoints a headman (known as ketua kampung or penghulu) for each village. and stable place for travel, suited for large Major Languages Malay, Iban, Chinese groups or single travellers alike. There are a total of 26 sub-districts in Sarawak all under the jurisdiction of the Sarawak Ministry of Local Major Religions Islam, Christian, Buddhist 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 Betong Division includes the Districts of Betong, Saratok, Pusa DISTANCE Sarawak meet in the middle, with a mixture of Located on the north-western shore of the and Kabong. The Sub-Districts under Betong District are Pusa, modern savvy and proudly-kept traditions, wild Spaoh, Debak and Meludam while those under Saratok District FROM BETONG TO MAJOR Island of Borneo is Sarawak, the largest state The residents of Betong are predominantly Malay and Iban but nature lining organised infrastructure and old- are Roban, Kabong and Budu. of Malaysia. A beautiful land coloured in peace the ethnic mix is as varied as it is elsewhere in Sarawak with fashioned hospitality mixed with connectivity. communities of Chinese, Bidayuh and other minority ethnic DESTINATIONS and tradition, Sarawak is a prime destination The Division is located between three main rivers, Batang Lupar, groups. While the Malays are mostly found along the coast, the for travel nomads seeking untouched culture, Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Batang Saribas and Batang Kelaka. Betong is well-connected Ibans are scattered throughout the hinterland with many of them Travelling Destinations from Betong Distance exhilarating adventure and breath-taking Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking by regular bus and van services from Kuching and Sibu via the living in traditional longhouses. Duration nature. humble authenticity far from the tourist-trap Pan-Borneo Highway. The main economic activities in the rural hinterland are agriculture, farming and fishing. Betong plays an Kuching International Airport 270KM 5 hrs clichés, whether their visit to Sarawak is a Visitors can enjoy spontaneous longhouse hospitality at its best important role in Sarawak history, as this is where many of the with overnight stays. Although many of the younger generations Kuching Central Bus complement to a trip to Peninsular Malaysia 270KM 5 hrs wars and protests against the Brooke administration took place. have moved into towns, the longhouses are still their ancestral Terminal and neighbouring countries, or a journey of homes where the inhabitants are mainly farmers who cultivate rice Sibu Airport 225KM 2.30 hrs discovery all on its own. and a variety of crops. Notes: Sibu Bus Terminal 230KM 2.30 hrs The area code for all telephone numbers in Betong, unless otherwise stated is, 083 from outside the area and +6083 HOW TO GET TO BETONG from overseas. For mobile phones add +6 for international dialling followed by the number. From Kuching: Using Borneo bus Company from Kuching Central Terminal Sarawak Facts RM35.00 per pax (082-531312) Van: RM40.00 per pax (Mr. Lipa: 016-8881448; Mr. Usit: 019- Malaysia’s Largest State 8685928) Whether it is sharing in the lifestyle of one 124,450km² of the many indigenous communities’ From Sibu: longhouses, exploring gigantic caves in the Population : 2,636,000 Using Borneo bus Company from Kuching Central Terminal heart of the Bornean rainforest, or shooting Capital : Kuching City RM30.00 per pax (084-33 4521) the rapids on a swollen river, visitors will leave Sarawak having enjoyed a host of memorable Population of Kuching : 681,901 experiences. Location 110° to 115° Longitude East, 1° to 5° Longitude North (GMT +8) Betong Old Town Betong Landmark EATING OUT ATTRACTIONS Throughout the hinterland of Betong, there are dozens of longhouses dating back as far as the turn of the century. Many are FORT CHARLES KAMIDAN JAYA LONGHOUSE EXPEDITION TO RENTAP’S BETONG FESTIVAL found along the Paku River which is a small tributary of the Batang Saratok FORTRESS BUKIT SADOK Saribas. NANGA SAMU, SG PAKU Traveller Experience : The original fort built by Maxwell in 1878 collapsed after its beach Betong New Township front was eroded by the sea in 1893. Two years later in the present fort was built further inland as a replacement. Like most towns in Sarawak, Betong has its share of old Chinese Betong Festival (September) – an annual event held at the Betong coffee shops known as kopi tiam with their dependable staple of Like many other forts in Sarawak it houses various government Expedition to Rentap’s Fortress (September) – the specially New Township features water sports, cultural performances, morning coffee, toast (roti bakar), half boiled eggs and excellent departments and acts as an administration centre. organised event aims to revisit the history surrounding the singing competitions and various other activities. Visitors will find a noodle dishes. There are a fair number of Chinese and Malay legendary Iban warrior, Rentap. The fortress and the settlement variety of local delicacies such as suman or lemantak (sago mixed restaurants that serve a variety of meat and seafood dishes. A Contact No : areas where the wars against the Brooke rule took place have Nanga Samu built approximately 80 years ago offers overnight always been revered by the Iban people. with squid/shrimp/stingray) grilled over fire. few trendy cafes and fast-food chains are found in the popular Situated 3,000ft above sea level, Bukit Sadok, the stronghold of stays (RM50 a night). Pejabat Daerah Kabong: En. Ahmad Sabree (083-411267) shopping areas. Rentap, a formidable Iban chief, is steeped in history and also the Fax: 083-411670 spot where three major battles between Rentap and the Brooke The Expedition also introduces Bukit Sadok as an eco-tourism The festival also hosts the biggest Dayak Music Festival Traveller Experience : Email:[email protected] participated by talented local singers and performers. There Iban cuisine can be sampled in longhouses. A popular dish is administration took place from 1857 through 1861. Tanjung Kembang Resort destination with its geology and unique flora and fauna. It is also This long house located at Ulu Paku, Debak. This longhouse will be showcases of cultural performances such as ngajat, pansuh where meat or fish, seasoned with herbs and lemongrass an opportunity to discover many Iban settlements and longhouses still keeping the original Iban longhouse design which are made (traditional warrior dance) line dance and traditional Malay dance is cooked in bamboo over an open fire. There is also a wide Rentap’s fort at Bukit Sadok was regarded by the Ibans as a in the vicinity. Visitors who wish to stay overnight on the summit, of tebelian and Iban wood carving. Once tourist set their foot in performances. variety of jungle vegetables such the fiddlehead ferns, midin and sacred place. The hill takes about 3 hours to climb and the steep will have to bring food and tents.