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Sibu is the gateway to the mighty Rajang River and its vast hinterland.
As the main commercial centre and port for the Rajang Basin,Sibu is the starting point for one of the world's great river journeys.
The second largest town in Sarawak, Sibu is situated on the confluence of the Rajang and Igan River, 130 km from the South China Sea.
Sibu's wealth and fame are largely due to its enterprising,
hard working Foochow community, who arrived in Sarawak from
Southern China during the reign of Rajah Charles Brooke (1900 - 1917),
and the town is still frequently referred to as "New Foochow".
Nowadays, however, Sibu's populaton of 180,000 is a colourful mix
of Chinese, Malays, Ibans and other ethnic races.
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