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Man nabbed with drugs worth over RM86,000 in Sibu • Oct. 11, 2024, 9:20 PM ET (The Star)
Chinese tourists visiting Malaysia, but few to Sarawak, says Sibu MP • Oct. 11, 2024, 8:47 AM ET (The Star)
Sibu to get RM268mil allocation for flood mitigation project • Oct. 6, 2024, 8:38 AM 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.