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Bintangor is the capital of the Meradong District in Sarikei Division, of Sarawak, in eastern Malaysia.

Understand[edit]

Bintangor sits between the mouths of Bintangor river and Meradong river, with an area of 1.63 km².

The northern part of the Meradong district is swampy with many small tributaries into the Rajang river. The majority of people in this area are Malays and Iban. Boats are their main form of transportation. Their major economic activities are agriculture and fishing.

The southern part of the Meradong district is mostly hilly. Most of the people here are Chinese, who cultivate black pepper and cocoa.

Get in[edit]

Bintangor is in central region of Sarawak between Sibu and Sarikei. Access through Pan Borneo Highway, 5 to 10 minutes away from junction.

Get around[edit]

See[edit]

  • Local market

Do[edit]

  • Talk to the locals

Eat[edit]

The town is widely known for its gastronomy, including the "Limau Bintangor" or Bintangor lime, "Bintangor Kampua", Tumpik Bintangor, and Rojak Bintangor. Tumpik Bintangor is a type of pizza made by sago. Rojak Bintangor is made of cucumber, soya, waterchestnuts mixed with prawn paste.

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