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Lun Bawang beadwork is always in demand at Limbang
Market. Village women often travel from the interior to An Iban man trims his rattan canes to weave tough and
sell their exquisite wares.
MUKAH DIVISION
Mukah Market in Jalan Pasar (daily, 7am~5pm) is the best place in Sarawak to buy tebaloi, the tasty local sago crackers, as well as distinctive Melanau handicrafts.
BINTULU DIVISION
Bintulu has two bustling markets on the same
street (Jalan Bazaar, daily, 7am~5pm). The Pasar Utama is a fish and wet market offering fish, seafood and fresh foodstuffs. The adjacent Tamu Bintulu (native market) offers jungle products, home-made local foods and handicrafts. In
the evening the action moves to the Night Market in Jalan Kampung Dagang (daily, 5pm~11pm), which is crammed with household goods, handicrafts and food outlets.
MIRI DIVISION
Miri’s Fish Market and Central Market on
Jalan Bendahara (daily, 6am~6pm) are targeted at local consumers but offer wonderful photo opportunities. The Tamu Muhibah (native market) on Jalan Brooke opposite
durable baskets and fish traps at Kapit’s Teresang Market.
the Bus Station (daily, 7am~5pm) is bursting
with local native produce and has some good handicrafts. The Saberkas Weekend Market at Pujut Corner (Friday & Saturday evenings, Sunday morning) is noted for clothing, plants, jungle produce, household goods, handicrafts and excellent food stalls.
LIMBANG DIVISION
Limbang’s bustling Wet Market (daily, 7am~6pm) is on the waterfront in the centre of town, and a weekend Tamu (native
market) operates from
the adjacent car park
on Thursday evening
and Friday. An informal ‘bawah payung’ (‘under the umbrella’) market operates at weekends across the road, selling all manger of cheap goods.
Sarawak’s northernmost town of Lawas has a Tamu (native market) featuring jungle produce, exotic dried seafood products and local handicrafts.
Sarawak’s markets are not just about shopping, as this friendly grilled fish vendor at Miri’s Saberkas Weekend Market will happily testify.
A mother and daughter sell fresh dabai fruits (jungle olives) from their own orchard at the Galanggang Kenyalang Market in Kapit.