Kanowit
The town’s name is derived from the name of the earliest ethnic group settling along the Kanowit River. It takes 45 minutes to reach the town by land transport and an hour by boat from Sibu.
Bawang Assan Iban Longhouses
Bawang Assan Iban Longhouses, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak
One of the oldest settlements in Sibu compromise of 9 longhouses dating from the 18th century and it’s a 40 minute’s ride from Sibu by boat or vehicle…
Fort Emma
Fort Emma Square, Jalan Kubu, 96700 Kanowit, Sarawak
Named after Rajah James Brooke’s sister, this fort was built in 1851 with the aim of checking raids by the Ibans and others who had settled down by the river and was used as prison cells…
Kanowit Warrior Monument
Fort Emma, Jalan Kubu, 96700 Kanowit, Sarawak
Heroes’ monument built to commemorate the service and sacrifice of their border scouts, who were killed in 1971 during the communist rebellion…