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Mukah

Town in Sarawak, Malaysia

Photo: Toh Chee Leong, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Mukah is a small coastal town located in the Mukah Division in the central region of Sarawak.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
Mukah is connected with major towns; Sibu,Bintulu, and Miri by express bus services.

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Getting around

By bus
Unfortunately, no bus services serve the town. The only bus route is from Mukah town to Mukah Polytechnic.
By taxi
There is a taxi service that serve in town. Most taxis wait for you at the bus station.

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UnderstandMukah is different from other towns/cities in Sarawak, as the population is predominantly the Melanaus, hence the nickname The Melanau Heartland. Melanau language is the medium of communication here.

Get inMukah is connected with major towns; Sibu,Bintulu, and Miri by express bus services.

Get aroundMukah is small and safe enough to be explored by foot.

SeeMasjid Setia Raja is said to be one of the most beautiful mosques in South East Asia. The unique architecture of the mosque is its dome, which is the shape of the Melanau hat, terendak.

DoBoulevard Setia Raja Walk and see the boulevard which located in between Medan Setia Raja and Medan Food Court. The boulevard connects the old town and the new town, with Medan Setia Raja in between.

BuyYou can buy specs from an old man who has worked for 20+ years at low costs. Simply ask the locals where to find the oldest optical centre, and 85% of them know where it is.

EatUmai The Melanau version of sushi. Raw fish are sliced thin, and eaten with a mix of ingredients including lime, onions, and chillies. Available in local food courts and the wet market.

DrinkYou can have a variety of drinks such as canned beer, Milo, tea etc.

SleepKingwood Hotel A 3-star hotel located in Medan Setia Raja. Rates start from MYR 159. Tel: 6084-87 4996/874811

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