Sibu Trip

The inaugural flight to Sibu, Sarawak took place in July 2011 by Firefly was an exciting experienced for me. It was my first time visiting the Swan Town of Sibu.
According the Sarawak Tourism Board, Sibu has the largest wet market which houses 1,600 traders at a time in Malaysia as they claimed to be. My blogger buddies and other members of the media were so excited to see the *'Mulong' worms sells there. We challenged each other to swallow the life worms! there and there. Alas the "kiasu" journalists whom want to try out and experienced things personally. Huh I had a hard time frankly but I managed.AND not again pleaseeeee

* Mulong worm can be found only in Sagoo plant in Borneo. Not sure if we can get it in peninsular Malaysia.

 

Buying chicken in this market is a little problem for us KL people. Only RM10.00 per bird anyone?

Sarawak chili also famous for its fury HOT!!!! wanna try?

Betel Nut

 Dried loofah for body scrub only RM5 for 3 pieces.

The local seafood and freshwater food are 50 per cent cheaper here. Check it out

Imported squid from Venezuela

The most important cooking tool to the native - 'Manok Pansoh' chicken marinated with lime juice, young ginger shoot and tapioca leaves. Stuffed the ingredients into the bamboo.cooked like Lemang.

 Besides food, the historical part the town is quite an interesting story. The museum located at the Sibu Heritage Centre showcasing the evolving of the Chinese settlement and the locals very well. Of course the native, the Dayak tribes and Melanau are the major ethics in Sibu.

 

The Iban's traditional costumes

 Handycraft

The real skulls 

 Replica of Long house made of wooden without any nails