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Matu is a
small town in near to Mukah, Sarawak,
Malaysia. The ethnic Melanau making up the majority of the population
here. Chinese are the second biggest population after the Melanau.
The Majlis
Daerah Matu-Daro (Matu-Daro District Council) is located in Matu town. The
building itself is a landmark and the biggest building in Matu.
A majority
of Matu’s population is engaged in the agriculture sector. Farming has
been the traditional occupation of its people since Rajah Brooke’s time.
The vast expanse of fertile land in Matu has made it possible for the
agricultural sector to gain a strong foothold in this area. With the
completion of the road network in the late 90s, the government has opened
up more land for development including commercial farming.
At one time, Matu was famed for its quality and delicious sago products.
With this in mind, the government has identified several areas suitable
for commercial sago farming. To date, about 1,001 ha is developed for sago
cultivation.
Sources:
Wikipedia
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