Sibu

Sibu /ˈsiːbuː/ is a landlocked city located in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia. It serves as the capital of Sibu District within Sibu Division and is situated on the island of Borneo. Covering an area of 129.5 square kilometres (50.0 sq mi),[12] the city is positioned at the confluence of the Rajang and Igan Rivers,[13] approximately 60 kilometres from the South China Sea[14] and 191.5 kilometres (119 mi) north-east of the state capital, Kuching.[15] Sibu is characterised by its diverse population, with a significant portion being of Chinese descent, primarily from the Fuzhou region. While other ethnic groups such as Iban, Malay, and Melanau are also present, they are not as prominent in Sibu as in other parts of Sarawak.[16] As of 2010, the city had a population of 162,676 residents.[7]