April-Jun

It was a far cry from Samarahan before the 1990s, where roads in villages as well as roads connecting villages were of earth roads, grass roads, plank roads or concrete slab roads. At that time, its people relied heavily on water transportation along its rivers via ferry, express boats or privately owned boats to travel, to deliver agricultural produce or to fish as part of their economic activities.

Sibu has its own signature events and festivals such as the Borneo Cultural Festival and the Sibu Base Jump which attracts the participation of many and visitors.