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Dredging of Sibu rivers to reduce flash floods
• Dec. 24, 2024, 1:06 PM ET (The Star)
Sibu, city, Sarawak state, East Malaysia. It is situated at the confluence of the Rajang and Igan rivers, about 50 miles (80 km) from the South China Sea coast. As a river port, it serves small oceangoing vessels and exports timber, rubber, and pepper. Sibu has an airport and a technical nautical school. Pop. (2000 est.) 155,000.