Marudi, Sarawak

Marudi (GPS: 3.70348, 114.52426) is a small town by the northern banks of the Batang Baram in Sarawak, near the border with Brunei. Marudi is located some 100 km from Kuala Baram. It was here that the Brookes built a fort here, named Fort Hose.

Taman Tasik is one of the few recreational places in this town. From the hill top here, you can get a scenic view of the Batang Baram river.

The main road that goes through the town is Jalan Cinema. Everything is within a block or two from this main road. Jalan Merdeka is the road along the riverfront. Visitors to Marudi can continue upriver to visit the longhouses such as those in Long Lama, Long Selaban and Long Moh.

Getting there

MASWings fly to Marudi from Miri five times a day. There are also flights from Marudi to Bario.

Visiting remote places beyond Marudi require a permit from the Pejabat Residen (Tel: 433205, Jalan Kingway, Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sat: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm) in Miri. You will need to present your passport and fill up a form with details of your intended visit.

Sights in Marudi

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