Express Boat Era 快艇时代

In the 70s and early 80s, express boats plying between Sibu, Bintangor and Sarikei were popular. The fare from Bintangor to Sibu was something like 2 Ringgits and to Sarikei - 1 ringgit. After better roads in the later 80s were built people dropped these express boats.
In the 70s-80s, the Chua family (who also operated Hoe Hing grocery shop) and Kapitan Teng Tung Hing operated petrol stations next to the wharves. Ibans came to the wharves in their small boats for daily supplies and to sell their seafood catch for the day.

the humble Bintangor Wharf

Many of these Express Boats are retiring......