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Bintangor
(formerly known as Binatang) is a town, and the capital of the Meradong
District in Sarikei Division, of Sarawak, East Malaysia situated along the Rejang River. There were express boat services connecting between
Bintangor, Sarikei and Sibu town in the 70s and 80s.
Now road
connections between these towns has become a faster mode of transport. The
town is known for its gastronomy, including the "Limau Bintangor" or
Bintangor orange and "Bintangor Kampua". The old name of Bintangor is
Binatang. About 45 minutes from Sibu and its easier now they have a bridge
near Sibu.
Malaysian Teachers Education Institute (Rajang Campus) is located about 14
kilometers from the town itself. They also have a few public schools.
Sources:
Wikipedia
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