Limbang

Limbang is a border town and the capital of Limbang District in the Limbang Division of northern Sarawak, East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. The division has an area of 3,978.1 square kilometers, and a population (year 2000 census) of 42,600. Limbang was annexed by Charles Anthoni Johnson Brooke, the second Rajah of Sarawak in 1890 from Brunei to become the fifth division of Sarawak. The annexation was strongly disputed by Brunei.[1]

Mode of Transport in Borneo

ATR 72-500 owned by Maswings commonly used as mode of transport in Borneo Island

General characteristics
Capacity: 68 passengers
Length: 89 ft 2 in (27.16 m)
Wingspan: 88 ft 9 in (27.05 m)
Height: 25 ft 1 in (7.65 m)
Wing area: 657 ft² (61 m²)
Empty weight: 28,660 lb (13,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 50,265 lb (22,800 kg)

Bidayuh Honoured Pandelela Rinong

KUCHING: The Bidayuh community in Sarawak last night honoured Olympic bronze medallist Pandelela Rinong Pamg and fellow Olympian Traisy Vivien Tukiet with monetary contributions from the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) and life membership.

Pandelela, 19, from Kampung Jugan, Bau, near here received RM30,000 while Traisy, 18, from Kampung Seromah, Bau, received RM8,000 at the DBNA Olympian appreciation dinner for the two Bidayuh lasses.

Speaking at the rousing reception, which was steeped in tradition, Pandelela said the journey to become Malaysia's first woman Olympic medallist from the age of nine had been a “very tough” one. “In every game, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but from the defeat you gain something and try not to be satisfied with your victory by improving and learn something new.” she said

She said the support shown by everyone, including her community, would spur her to achieve greater heights in the sport.

She won the bronze medal in the 10-metre platform dive event at the just-concluded 2012 London Summer Olympics.

In congratulating her and Traisy, who secured 22nd place in the same event, State Infrastructure Development and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin said both of them were among the best divers in Malaysia, making them not only the pride of the Bidayuh community but also of the state and the whole nation.

He also commended their parents who had been giving them relentless and total support and encouragement and, on top of all, for their great sacrifices. - Bernama

A Must Visit Places In Borneo

If you plan to visit Borneo Island, there are places that you should visit. I will list it out one by one in this blog.

Heavy Traffic Jam in Borneo

1. Keretapi Road
2. Satok Road
3. From Miles 7 to Airport Road

During peak period sometimes it took me more than one hour to reach my destination.

Mongkos Homestay

Mongkos homestay located 90 km from Kuching city. Kampung Mongkos is a Bidayuh village situated near Indonesian border.

The Most Remote Town In Borneo Island

Kapit town in Sarawak is the most remote modern town in Borneo. The only mode of transport is using mighty Rajang river by Express boat which take about 3 hours ride from Sibu town.

Song Town

Two hours ride to reach Song town

Trip To Kapit

Trip to Kapit using express boat RM30 first class at 9.30 am.

All passenger need to register with the Sarawak River Board for safety reason.

The only mode of transport using Rajang River.

Borneo Talk

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