Shopping in Malaysian Borneo – Sarawak
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Saberkas Weekend Market
If you land in Miri on a weekend, don't miss the Saberkas Weekend Market, which takes place from Friday evening to midday Sunday, about 3km northeast of Bintang Plaza. It's one of the most colourful and friendly markets in Sarawak and vendors are more than happy to answer questions about the various products displayed.
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ARTrageously Ramsey Ong
Moving away from customary handicrafts, this private gallery exhibits and sells mainly contemporary paintings, and champions local artists, including Mr Ramsey Ong himself, who is also a renowned fashion designer. It’s run by the owners of Singgahsana Lodge, who also happen to be amateur photographers.
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Tamu
A tamu (weekly market) is held on Friday in the car park in front of the main market. Bisayah villagers, many of whom still speak the Brunei Malay dialect, come in from all around the district to attend.
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Night Market
Every evening, a busy night market sets up in a lot off a backstreet between the old airport and Jln Abang Galau. It’s a good place to snack track for Malay dishes and fresh fruit.
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Empress Studio
Not much art goin’ on here – this electronics boutique specialises in camera supplies, accessories and repairs. A great place to stop if you have any post- (or pre-) jungle camera woes.
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Y.C.Y. Massage
A nice spot for a massage after a day of sightseeing or hiking. The blind masseurs and masseuses here are a friendly bunch and some are good sources of information about the city.
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Sarakraf
High-end arts and crafts from around the state, with artists receiving ‘fair’ compensation for their talents. A cache of glossy photographs and coffee table books is also on sale.
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Wisma Pelita
This downtown shopping mall is a little long in the tooth. There are two internet places here. It's one of the two main shopping malls in Miri. Bintang Plaza is the other.
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Bintang Plaza
The modern Bintang Plaza has a few internet cafes, a decent bookshop, and several restaurants. It's one of the two main shopping malls in Miri. Wisma Pelita is the other.
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Unika Sarawak
We love the cluttered interior of this handicraft and wood-carving shop. If you're after something in wood, this is a good place to look.
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Popular Book Co
This is a more modern and spacious bookshop with a good selection of international titles, but fewer local interest books.
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Fabriko
This fine little shop has a well-chosen selection of traditional and imported fabrics and clothes made from them.
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Sarawak Craft Council
Daily demonstrations by local artists accent the eclectic and authentic assortment of tribal decor here.
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Borneo Headhunters Tattoo & Piercing Studio
International tattoo all-star Ernesto Umpie inks customers with a variety of intriguing Iban designs.
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Sin Liang Supermarket
For self-catering, the Sin Liang Supermarket is centrally located and well stocked.
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Public Book Store
Near ibrowse, this is the best bookstore in town, with a small selection of English books.
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Super Shan Supermarket
For self-catering and snacks, browse the markets or head to the Super Shan supermarket.
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Pasar Utama
There are several food stalls on the upper floor of the Pasar Utama.
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Tamu Bintulu
The stalls at Tamu Bintulu sells fresh fruit and jungle produce.
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Mohamed Yahia & Sons
Has English-language fiction and books on Borneo, plus Sarawak maps.
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