Sibu Central Market

Sibu Central Market is the largest indoor market in Malaysia, located on Jalan Channel in central Sibu, Sarawak, along the Rajang River. Housed in a two-storey building, it contains over 1,100 stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, meat, jungle produce and handicrafts. Notable for its diverse offerings from Malay, Melanau, Iban and Chinese traders, it serves as a central trading hub and a key cultural attraction for visitors to Sibu.

Visitors can expect a large, bustling two-storey indoor market hall with densely arranged stalls. The ground floor focuses on wet market produce including fresh fish, meat, vegetables, exotic jungle produce such as midin, dabai and terung asam, and local snacks. The upper floor houses dry goods, handicrafts, textiles and a food court with local dishes. The environment is lively and crowded, especially in the morning, with vendors from diverse ethnic communities and views of the Rajang River waterfront nearby.

Sibu Central Market was constructed to centralize traders previously operating at scattered markets along the riverfront. Completed and opened in the mid-1990s, it was developed by the Sibu Municipal Council to accommodate the town's growing population and trading needs. It has since become the largest indoor market in Malaysia and a landmark of Sibu's development as the commercial centre of the Rajang Basin.

The market reflects Sibu's multicultural community, with stalls operated by Malay, Melanau, Iban and Chinese vendors. It is known for showcasing indigenous jungle produce and traditional foods unique to Sarawak, serving as an important place for cultural exchange, local food heritage and daily community interaction.