Pasar Utama and Pasar Tamu
The Three Markets There are three markets in Bintulu : 1- Pasar Utama - a wet market at the esplanade 2- Pasar Tamu - a wild and jungle products market 3- Medan Pasar Malarn - a potpourri of cheap garments, electrical goods and foodstuff. These three markets offer opportunities to mingle with the locals and savour local delicacies such as "mee jawa, rojak, laksa and cencol". Within walking distance from most of the hotels in town, the night market at the Medan Pasar Malarn at Jalan Kampung Dagang exude a carnival- like nightly atmosphere with its potpourri of cheap garments, toys, electrical goods and foodstuff. With over 150 stalls, you can take a pick of the numerous cheap and affordable items as well a choice of local food, drink, vegetables and wild Borneo products. Pasar Malam Bintulu's Pasar Malam is open daily. Here, you can savour local versions of 'fast food', including apam balik, roti canai, and nasi campur. Non-Muslims can also dine on pork delicacies such as siew pau. Also available for sale here are items that include clothing, handbags, cigarettes and liquor. |