Lubuk Antu

2009
12.31


Peter Chai – Blues Lubuk Antu

Lubok Antu is a district in Sri Aman Division in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. It borders with Indonesia (Badau). The people here are predominantly Ibans. Most of the economical activities here are farming (shift cultivation).

We decided to spend the night in Lubuk Antu

Lubok Antu is a district in Sri Aman Division in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. It borders with Indonesia (Badau). The people here are predominantly Ibans. Most of the economical activities here are farming (shift cultivation).

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Lubuk Antu Bazaar

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Shopping in a rain coat

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A grand but seemingly stunted tree in the middle of Lubuk Antu bazaar

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Basically two rows of shophouses along one street although signs of construction and some development is visible

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We climbed this watchout tower for a better view of the town.

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I almost fell. I wasn’t careful. Luckily I didn’t hurt myself or my camera.

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Looked for a place to rest my weary bones.

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In the end we ended up here.

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A means to check on the level of the water

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Scenic river scene

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The town tua pek kong

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Somehow appropriate. An orangutan in a lubuk antu

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Lubuk Antu is more of a happening town now.

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Seventh Day Adventist Church

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After being there for a short while, we decided Lubuk Antu was not the best choice for us to spend the night. We decided to proceed to Sri Aman.

Goodbye Lubuk Antu

4 Responses to “Lubuk Antu”

  1. tekkaus says:

    The place looks like haunted. Haha :D That’s why it is called lubuk antu? Valley of Ghost? The buildings look old.

  2. sarawakiana says:

    Good introduction to LA….I was there a long time ago…and it was just those two streets…and nothing else…thanks.

  3. Rajesh says:

    Beautiful place.

    Wish you Happy and Prosperous New Year.

  4. LC Teh says:

    sounds eerie… with a name like that.

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