Exploring Sibu Sarawak 🇲🇾 First Impressions

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  • @TwoMadExplorers
    @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад +49

    Sibu we love you ❤

    • @terencelee880
      @terencelee880 Год назад +1

      Thank you guys. Love and light to you all. I am Sibu-born now residing in Kuching.

    • @geodarnodan6750
      @geodarnodan6750 Год назад +2

      1) During the last dynasty of China-Ching dynasty, the whole china was in turmoil, that was the time when many chinese from two south eastern provinces of China: Canton and Fujian, migrated to south east asia- malaysia, singapore, indonesia, thailand. Chinese in south east asia nowadays mostly speak dialects of these two provinces of China. Foochow (Fuzhou) is the capital city of Fujian, but surprisingly you could only find people speaking Foochow dialect in only two towns in Malaysia- Sibu and Sitiawan in Perak state,west malaysia. Those who grew up speaking Foochow including myself, usually have been complaint by others that we have very strong Foochow accents when we speak Mandarin and English, sad :(((. Majority of chinese in Malaysia speak Hokkien, Hakka (in Kuching), Cantonese, again these dialects originate from Fujian and Canton provinces.
      2) Chinese came to Sibu in the late 19th century, led by a Ching dynasty governor called Wong Nai Siong, and he was a christian (likely Methodist) pastor. He is considered the pioneer of Sibu, and there is a monument garden in Sungai Merah that commemorate him -about 10km from Sibu town. Because the first batch of chinese who came to Sibu was christians, this influenced the subsequent development of christianity in Sibu. Most people in Sibu are christians (chinese,Iban, Bidayuh and other indigenious people), and this is also one of the towns in Malaysia with most churches.
      3) Regarding kolok mee, precisely its called Kampua mee in Sibu, whereas Kolok mee is the version in Kuching. I left Sibu in 1999 after i finished my high school, regretfully over the years when i went back to Sibu intermittently, I hardly could find the authentic version of Kampua mee that tasted like how it was in the 90's. Many hawkers try to cut cost so the quality of the noodles drop, and I can say even if you taste one now, probably it doesn't taste like the real Kampua mee that we had.
      4) The largest Starbucks in Malaysia is in Sibu, a double storey building- only 500 meters walk from Delta mall.
      5) This might be out of topic, the must do thing in Sibu when I went back there was washing hair. In Malayisa, we have a specific service in the saloon, its called wash hair (inclusive of scalp and neck massage), without cutting your hair. Usually it costs around RM20, walk into the Sanyan tower (that tall green building > 20 floors), it's a shopping mall and there are plenty of saloons there. Try one and they will give you a superb scalp massage.
      5) Apart from Kampua mee, another two famous delicacies in Sibu is called Kom Pia (rounded bun with a hole in the middle), and Ding Bian Hu. I would recommend Ding Bian Hu, ask a local chinese about this dish, everyone will point you to the most famous stall near to the Sibu Pagoda, shop name: Chop Hing Huong, address 2-40, Jalan Tukang Besi. You must try this dish in Sibu, if you don't, you are considered never came to Sibu before. For almost 4 decades, just two months ago I found out this hawker is actually my distant relative. LOL.
      Try to wikipedia Sibu, it tells you sufficient information about the town.

    • @hairulhairi5522
      @hairulhairi5522 Год назад +1

      How long will u guys be in Sibu?? Its my hometown n im here in Sibu...there's gonna be a big festival starting this weekend that is BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL n hope that u guys will stay for the festival...n also hope to see u guys in Sibu...Have fun!!!

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад

      @@terencelee880❤️

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад +3

      @@hairulhairi5522We will be here for the festival ❤

  • @borneodayak479
    @borneodayak479 Год назад +36

    First of all thank you for coming to Sarawak. The other RUclipsrs would just stick to KL & claim that they’ve seen it all in Malaysia. Not you two. You two are experiencing the real Malaysian adventure. Well done 👏🏻 I’m a Sarawakian I salute your effort in wanting to know about my home state. Let me tell you this; it’s not the high rise buildings, buzzing cities or mega malls that make a country, it’s the people, food, culture that matter. Luke & Naomi, you’ve come at the right place.

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад +3

      We agree totally ❤️
      Thank you so much for watching

  • @irayyusof8074
    @irayyusof8074 Год назад +11

    Hi guys, I think u shld not miss ths interesting attractions in Sarawak.
    1. Semenggoh Urang Utan Sanctuary, Kuching.
    2. Mulu Caves near Miri.
    3. Niah Cave between Miri & Bintulu.
    Ths will make yr Sarawak experience richer n more memorable. All the best n hve a great time in Sarawak!

  • @terencelee880
    @terencelee880 Год назад +11

    Welcome guys to my birthplace that we call Sibu. I am so touched that you guys visited among the underrated city in Malaysia. Thank you for this video.
    Kampua mee is extremely delicious there. As for me, I mixed it with laksa soup and it taste better. If you managed to try, you know I won't lie.
    BTW, if you still in Sibu, you may consider the following to visit:-
    1. Bukit Aup Jubilee Park
    2. Bukit Lima Forest Reserve
    3. Other touristic places in Sibu (Oops! I can't remember wherelse so feel free to ask the friendly locals there)

    • @fred_or_xinyr3146
      @fred_or_xinyr3146 4 месяца назад

      oi not true sibu person, its like dipping sushi in miso soup

  • @terencelee880
    @terencelee880 Год назад +7

    The pagoda temple - I remember it was under construction when I was 12 years old.
    Night market - Since I was a boy, we family visited night market every Saturday night.
    The Pasar Sentral (Central Market) - my memories there in the late 90s, when having meal with my late mom.
    I remember walking around Sibu for lunch when I was a legal clerk in Sibu in age of early 20s. thank you guys for bringing me back memories. I am now residing in Kuching.

    • @thomashardin4550
      @thomashardin4550 Год назад +1

      Started watching you guys last week. KL vlogs. Love your food vlogs. Try 'kampua noodle' and 'kompia' with pork filling. Yummy!
      Check out Muhibbah Hawker Centre which is near Delta Mall, opened in the evenings only.

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your support ❤️❤️

  • @zuhrinazamahmad9980
    @zuhrinazamahmad9980 Год назад +7

    Sibu, yes, not on the list among western tourists but as both of you have experienced it so far, the locals are very very friendly.

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi Год назад +5

    Wonderful. Thank you for showing your explorations in Sibu.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +4

    I am 55. I never ever ate satay for breakfast. First time I saw someone do it.

  • @ChingSungDennisKong
    @ChingSungDennisKong Месяц назад

    Wao amazing view,I was born in sibu but now residing in other city and I have never went up the pagoda before

  • @samong5846
    @samong5846 Год назад +5

    Wow everyone in the market speak good English 👍👌

  • @dhammikathushara5431
    @dhammikathushara5431 Год назад +4

    Good to see you guyes .. greetings from 🇱🇰

  • @bextbox
    @bextbox 3 месяца назад +1

    Come back again during Borneo Cultural Festival annual event

  • @trollsnotwelcome7805
    @trollsnotwelcome7805 Год назад +4

    That's amazing about river being wider than Ireland 😮

  • @baimalli5262
    @baimalli5262 Год назад +3

    Thank you for going to other places in Sarawak.

  • @richmah100
    @richmah100 3 месяца назад

    There are around 1,100 hawker stalls in Sibu Central Market and a few hundred stalls selling native jungle produce.

  • @bluesbalau5332
    @bluesbalau5332 Год назад +2

    Hi Naomi and Luke...
    Hope you both are enjoying your tour of Sarawak...
    don't forget to go to Mukah, Dalat and Oya...

  • @martinmanja6024
    @martinmanja6024 Год назад +2

    Welcome to Sibu...

  • @mankausudin6791
    @mankausudin6791 Год назад +2

    Enjoy your day in sibu friends

  • @melanjantvborneo4696
    @melanjantvborneo4696 Год назад +3

    Welcome you Sibu .....i m from Sibu Sarawak

  • @albertchin6417
    @albertchin6417 Год назад +2

    Kuching hidden gems: Roxy Tasik Biru, Siniawan Night Market, Paku Rock Maze Garden, Wind Cave, Fairy Cave, Annah Rais hotspring and Borneo Highlands.

  • @jimmypang01
    @jimmypang01 Год назад +2

    A must try food, the locals call it "Dian Mian Hu" located in downtown area, namely Chop Hing Huong coffee shop

  • @Kadrun_jongosbebeb
    @Kadrun_jongosbebeb 4 месяца назад

    Fuzhou ke 2 di Asean ... keluarga besar ayah ku berada di Jalan Mantis Timur Kota Sibu, salam dari East Kalimantan🙏

  • @EricAndrew6780
    @EricAndrew6780 Год назад +4

    Helo guys🙋🏻‍♂️ im happy that you two love❤ Sibu., I appreciate it, this is my home town, God bless you two🙏🏻

    • @EricAndrew6780
      @EricAndrew6780 Год назад +1

      Guys., dont forget Borneo Cultural Festival at Sibu Town Squere by tomorrow

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад +1

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @maylyn4805
    @maylyn4805 Год назад +4

    The local food that I would like to suggest u to try at sibu are Kampua Mee at Harvest Cafe or Sing Hin Conner, Sua Mee at Opps Kopitiam they offer alot nice local breakfast for u to try, also can try Pork Kompia at Noodles House and Chinese Dry/Wet Fried Noodles at Central Market would be recommended the stall 98 at 2nd floor. ☺️

  • @PSST_
    @PSST_ 3 месяца назад

    I live in Sibu and I’m proud to live here ❤

  • @j.d.3550
    @j.d.3550 Год назад +4

    Please give a try the Kampua Mee is famous noodle in Sibu, different version of noodle available in Sarawak besides Kolok Mee. Specialties of Foochow's.

  • @trollsnotwelcome7805
    @trollsnotwelcome7805 Год назад +3

    Interesting porridge 😮

  • @abgarmiz3218
    @abgarmiz3218 Год назад +4

    enjoy your trip guys✌️ welcome to sarawak

  • @bungaialoevera
    @bungaialoevera Год назад +3

    4:30 Oh dear… no more express boat from Kuching to Sibu? That’s sad…
    7:38 That’s a nice spot to catch the sunset… 😊
    10:16 Sibu was started by the Foochows when some of them were brought over from Fujian during the reign of Rajah Charles Brooke. There’s a place somewhere in the suburbs where you can try making noodles… but you need to contact them for an appointment.
    33:20 You are right, Naomi. Sibu is rather underrated. Most people come to Sarawak for the national parks near Kuching, the Mulu Caves via Miri... But least visited by tourists would be the town of Kapit upriver from Sibu. It has only been connected by tar sealed road probably in the last couple of years. Prior to that, the only way up there would be by the river express boat. A few of those now has been converted as a river cruise boats. If you guys are still in Sibu, see if you can check them out.

  • @scotozzy3498
    @scotozzy3498 Год назад +1

    Thank for ur journey welcome to sarawak... Next to mukah, buntulu we meet here 👍👍👍

  • @azlinaabdulghani4342
    @azlinaabdulghani4342 Год назад +3

    Love you guys.. noami is the sweetest she is beautiful ❤❤❤.. take care and continue to make an awesome videos for us ❤❤❤❤❤❤ love it.. u guys just make my day

  • @ruslileman3787
    @ruslileman3787 Год назад +1

    Terima kasih guys..

  • @wonsan4173
    @wonsan4173 3 месяца назад

    Answer to your for Tua Peh Kong Temple (Chinese: 永安厅大伯公庙; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Éng-an-thiaⁿ Tōa-peh-kong-biō) (also called Sibu Eng Ann Teng Tua Peh Kong)[2] in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia is the oldest Chinese temple in the town with a 7-storey pagoda with the temple history dates back to 1850s. (refer to Wikipedia, Google)

  • @michaellau8922
    @michaellau8922 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the Video I learn English too while watching the Video. You shall visit the Foochow Association Muzium at Salim Road.

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @trollsnotwelcome7805
    @trollsnotwelcome7805 Год назад +1

    Markets are such nice places to spend time ❤️

  • @Janggut40
    @Janggut40 Год назад +1

    Hello Naomi & Luke. Glad to watched your vlog in Sibi Sarawak. I love the view from top of the agoda! Thank you so much. Sibu City of Swan. God bless both of you. Watching from Marudi Sarawak.

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @trollsnotwelcome7805
    @trollsnotwelcome7805 Год назад +2

    😅😂😂😂😂😂 Naomi's bug run 😅😅😅😅😅😅 I'd be same Naomi. Least the log is enjoying a nice relaxing swim 😅❤❤❤

  • @toanoi
    @toanoi Год назад +2

    AWESOME video guys, we just got back not too long ago from some Thailand adventures too, but hopefully the wife and I can visit Sibu Sarawak one day soon! 🙂

  • @shirleysamai733
    @shirleysamai733 Год назад

    Hello guys, it's wonderful that both of u have come over to visit sibu and able to witness BCF.If u have stayed a bit longer and made friends with the locals especially the Ibans, they will definitely invite u two to their longhouses.

  • @bextbox
    @bextbox 3 месяца назад +1

    Should try Foochow noodles kampua. Pronounced "Gan pua"

  • @lauchanliang2380
    @lauchanliang2380 Месяц назад

    aw…my hometown

  • @Singlemomwith3
    @Singlemomwith3 7 месяцев назад +2

    We are moving there in 2 years I'm now in the Philippines

  • @wakjoko997
    @wakjoko997 Год назад +2

    Welcome to Sarawak bro 👍

  • @danesh3654
    @danesh3654 Год назад +3

    The Chinese and Indians started to migrate here during ancient times. But, the bulk of movement happened during British rule. Their descendants, alongside the Malays and other Natives are now constituted as Malaysians.
    BTW, beautiful video ❤.

  • @thomashardin4550
    @thomashardin4550 Год назад +1

    Try Muhibbah Hawker Center near Delta Mall. Opens in the evenings only from 6 pm. Love your KL food vlogs. Started watching you guys last week. Pleasant contents! Enjoy Sarawak!👍❤😅

  • @adepsamahadepchannel2916
    @adepsamahadepchannel2916 Год назад +1

    Welcome to swak enjoy ur holiday👍

  • @Daisy-lg4xm
    @Daisy-lg4xm Год назад

    Hello from sibu🤩u guys at my hometown!welcome to both of u🤗 enjoy Sibu!

  • @md.mofijulislam9226
    @md.mofijulislam9226 Год назад +2

    That's good 🌹♥️

  • @sofiaambrose1649
    @sofiaambrose1649 Год назад +1

    Sibu just started the carnival.. I miss the place to enjoy❤️❤️

  • @duimui5180
    @duimui5180 Год назад +1

    Malaysia only existed in September 1968 after Sarawak, North Borneo or now called Sabah, Singapore and Malaya or the federation of Malaya merged and formed Malaysia. Most of our fellow Chinese and Indians in our country came into the picture long before Malaysia was formed.

  • @cheryll8008
    @cheryll8008 Год назад +2

    You must try Kampua Mee and Kompia as they were all from Sibu town invented by the Foochows

  • @nikjohanis372
    @nikjohanis372 Год назад +2

    Aww, I'll always miss Naomi's sweetness, cuteness...😉

  • @colinubeh1180
    @colinubeh1180 Год назад +2

    I grew up in Sibu, I have never stepped into that Tua Pek Kong 😅

  • @francisleveque2939
    @francisleveque2939 8 месяцев назад +1

    En journée vous entendrez pas beaucoup les oiseaux mais, lorsque le jour se ”couche”,
    Là c’est le cocert et C Bagus 😂
    Un peu moins de amazing parce que vous serez ” fatigué” et ce sera tres bien, surtout venant d’ Irlandais 😂
    Terima kasih ,
    VELOMO

  • @tonyfah52
    @tonyfah52 Год назад +1

    Welcome to Borneo island,
    welcome to Kucing and Sibu❤

  • @businessdevelopmentservice9313
    @businessdevelopmentservice9313 Год назад +3

    Can explore to night market sibu also❤. A lot of food that u guys can try 😊

  • @rohanieded7463
    @rohanieded7463 Год назад

    You can also try boat cruise along rajang river

  • @fizzab4557
    @fizzab4557 Год назад +1

    Welcome to Sibu.

  • @kerrchingleong5818
    @kerrchingleong5818 Год назад

    Please come to visit Miri as there got plenty of national park such as Niah Cave, Lambir waterfall and Mulu Cave.

  • @ahmadshukairyjamali4097
    @ahmadshukairyjamali4097 Год назад +1

    Welcome to Sarawak 😅😅!!

  • @joeliwi6966
    @joeliwi6966 Год назад +1

    Welcome to Bintulu also, there is popular belacan " prawn shrimp" / oil and gas town, industrial town in Sarawak country.And very expensive goods & services town in Sarawak🤭.

  • @OKV3779
    @OKV3779 Год назад +1

    Nice...Borneo Culture Festival will start 14th of July till 23rd july 2023. That different night of event style.

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад +1

      We will be there to film ❤️

    • @michaelteng1673
      @michaelteng1673 Год назад +1

      yes, the Borneo Cultural Festival starting tonight will kick up a storm. Enjoy and have a blast !

  • @j.d.3550
    @j.d.3550 Год назад +2

    The swan's is represent of Sibu town.

  • @larrysonluton3699
    @larrysonluton3699 Год назад +1

    Welcome to my hometown..

  • @raymondng18
    @raymondng18 Год назад +2

    put some soy sauce and pepper in the porridge will be more yummy 😊

  • @izzamilham
    @izzamilham Год назад +2

    Welcome to my city 😇

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад

      ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

    • @izzamilham
      @izzamilham Год назад +1

      @@TwoMadExplorers I suggest that you should visit one of the oldest mosques here, the mosque called AL-QADIM is very beautiful and its interior carvings are interesting ☺️☺️☺️

  • @Inspirasi_Publik
    @Inspirasi_Publik Год назад +1

    try climb mount kinabalu in SABAH JUST NECT UPPER SARAWAK NORTH BORNEO BUT HERE FOOD MUCH EXPENSIVE THAN SARAWAK

  • @mrchin7562
    @mrchin7562 Год назад

    Yeah we have huge bugs over here in Sarawak. My English cousin spent a week of his holiday going around and picking up bugs of all kinds. And scaring my mom with show and tell. Ahhh the good old days.
    Sarawak is roughly the same size as Western Malaysia.

  • @joynnachong5117
    @joynnachong5117 Год назад

    Hi, hopefully next time both of you can visit to my hometown.. Sri Aman, Sarawak😊 especially during Pesta Benak/ Tidal Bore Festival

  • @lawrencekss
    @lawrencekss Год назад

    welcome to sibu!!

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +1

    Sarawak pepper is quite famous. Cambodian pepper is high quality as well, kompot i think.

  • @MD_ABS6402
    @MD_ABS6402 Год назад

    Thankyou explore my place....terima kasih lahh..😅

  • @AdnanNan-ef1so
    @AdnanNan-ef1so Год назад +1

    Beutiful sibu

  • @DolahDaleh-iu4pu
    @DolahDaleh-iu4pu Год назад +1

    Wow now in sibu

  • @s0l4r_woohoo
    @s0l4r_woohoo Год назад +1

    wait..
    sibu is where i live..

  • @ajisthecrew1626
    @ajisthecrew1626 Год назад

    If you two still at Sibu, please try "dabai" fruit at Central Market. This fruit so famous in Sibu and only available at Sarawak. Also you guys can go to SMC Gallery to know more about Sibu. Anyway, welcome to Sibu..

  • @t700qwe8
    @t700qwe8 Год назад +1

    Nice vlog..

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +1

    There are several waves of chinese migration. The earliest probably during melaka period.

  • @JohnLi76
    @JohnLi76 Год назад

    If you want to try Kampua noodle can go to stall no. 92 se Indonesia floor at Sibu new market at citycentre

  • @harrypeter6576
    @harrypeter6576 Год назад

    Visit BCF( Borneo cultural festival) at phase 1 sibu..behind Wisma Sanyan

  • @bextbox
    @bextbox 3 месяца назад

    The white shirt guy is Mr Lau

  • @gloh7296
    @gloh7296 Год назад

    Sarawak has one of the best quality of pepper in the world!

  • @syahrezanadham7615
    @syahrezanadham7615 Год назад

    My hometown

  • @bextbox
    @bextbox 3 месяца назад

    Nearby central road Public Bank has ATM

  • @bonnykimaling8094
    @bonnykimaling8094 Год назад +1

    Sibu is currently orgqnizing the famous BCF..cultural show, food a must go...14/7 opening day..

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад +1

      We will be there ❤️

    • @bonnykimaling8094
      @bonnykimaling8094 Год назад +1

      @@TwoMadExplorers hope to see you around...if yiu may stay untill 21, it was for iban night...there would ba a local beauty pagent in the main stage..you will see all beatiful ladies dress up in beautiful traditional wear made from silver coin..i hope i can show u araund during the day cause i might sendinf a candidate too

  • @JoannaMitchelle
    @JoannaMitchelle Год назад

    Try to explore SMI Park Sibu nearby waterfront hotel ( phase 2) ...

  • @cooknengr
    @cooknengr Год назад +1

    You all notice there are a lot of churchs in Sibu?

  • @jimmypang01
    @jimmypang01 Год назад

    Do try out the sunset river cruise on weekends with online reservations available

  • @Taichigoat
    @Taichigoat Год назад

    The PAM Borneo Highway has slowly replaced the River Transport of Sarawak.

  • @hasanah537
    @hasanah537 Год назад

    You try laksa swk ok

  • @hasanah537
    @hasanah537 Год назад

    I from sibu swk

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +1

    Very rich people in sibu

  • @cheejunkiaw4005
    @cheejunkiaw4005 Год назад

    Nice video

  • @auqusttine1070
    @auqusttine1070 Год назад +1

    Wlcome 2 my city.....😘

  • @zanzillahsaruji9966
    @zanzillahsaruji9966 Год назад +1

    This year Sarawak is celebrating 60 years anniversary of Independence in Malaysia

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад

      Incredible ❤️

    • @Stressport_9403
      @Stressport_9403 Год назад

      You wait until 22 july you can join celebrate sarawak anniversary together.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Год назад +1

    That is length not width. I did not know Ireland was so tiny.

    • @TwoMadExplorers
      @TwoMadExplorers  Год назад

      well the length of the Rejang river is longer than Ireland is wide. That's what we are saying :D :D

  • @francisleveque2939
    @francisleveque2939 8 месяцев назад

    Bizarre il pleut en Asie 😂 et oui plus qu’à Las Vegas 😂

  • @kesssari2390
    @kesssari2390 Год назад

    Brother....I would like you to try native dinner The Ambuyat usually dishes for m

    • @kesssari2390
      @kesssari2390 Год назад

      For Melanau people or either mee jawa...let try

  • @BrianEastTabo
    @BrianEastTabo 5 месяцев назад

    I been in Sibu few years ago and I visited the temple. I stayed at King Wood Hotel, but I spent most of the time at Sungai Anutu. I like Sibu Pasa Malam, ❤

  • @hermanabdul-karim605
    @hermanabdul-karim605 Год назад +1

    Buy kong pia...local buns...