Though Sibu is one of Malaysia's unspoilt islands off the East Coast of Sarawak, it's a riddle as to why it didn't evolve into a "beautiful swan" despite the fact that this is the very symbol of the town. Nevertheless, Sibu remains a hot favorite among the island hoppers who intent to spend a day or two rummaging the treasures that it offers. Speckled in the hourglass shaped landmass which spans about six kilometers are the islands of Sibu Besar, Sibu Tenga, Sibu Hujung and Kukus that are waiting to be explored. Aside from the usual water sports activities such as yachting, canoeing and windsurfing, the very large number of marine life makes extreme sports such as snorkeling, diving and angling more interesting. Clearly, Sibu has...
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