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Marudi
Marudi, once named Claudetown after a former district officer, has a
very rich history as Sarawakâs last major outpost during the times of
the White Rajahs. Marudi is only 15 minutes away from Miri by air or
two and a half hours by express boat along the Baram River.
The Civic Centre (opposite bottom right) with its unique design provides
a venue for the largely Orang Ulu, Iban and Chinese communities to
meet in perfect harmony. This is where the Baram Regatta is staged,
an event to commemorate peace.
From Marudi, visitors can take a motorised longboat to the Mulu
National Park, basking in the natural beauty and wildlife during the
6-hour ride.
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Marudi, once named Claudetown after a former district officer, has a
very rich history as Sarawakâs last major outpost during the times of
the White Rajahs. Marudi is only 15 minutes away from Miri by air or
two and a half hours by express boat along the Baram River.
The Civic Centre (opposite bottom right) with its unique design provides
a venue for the largely Orang Ulu, Iban and Chinese communities to
meet in perfect harmony. This is where the Baram Regatta is staged,
an event to commemorate peace.
From Marudi, visitors can take a motorised longboat to the Mulu
National Park, basking in the natural beauty and wildlife during the
6-hour ride.
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Progress
121
120 Kemajuan 121
