Sibu, fondly called Siboe by locals, is a vibrant town in central Sarawak, Malaysia, located at the confluence of the Rajang and Igan Rivers. It is known for its rich history, dating back to the establishment of Fort Brooke in 1862, and its diverse heritage, reflecting influences from various ethnic groups, including the Chinese, Iban, and Malay.
Famous Persons from Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
- Muhammad Fauzan Siregar - Born on March 28, 1995 - Politician
- Devi Lestari - Born on March 9, 1985 - Politician
- Alan Ling Sie Kiong - Born on February 19, 1983 - Politician, Businessperson, and Lawyer
- Abdul Manan Nasution - Born on July 8, 1979 - Politician
- Miftahuddin Harahap - Born on July 13, 1978 - Politician
- Ahmad Ali Ridwan Daulay - Born on January 18, 1978 - Politician
- Imran Saleh - Born on November 12, 1976 - Politician
- Joseph Chieng Jin Ek - Born on February 17, 1975 - Politician
- Didier Kassaï - Born on April 20, 1974 - Comics artist
- Saleh P. Daulay - Born on April 5, 1974 - Politician
- Watt Marcus - Born on November 26, 1973 - Musician
- Michael Tiang Ming Tee - Born on April 23, 1973 - Musician
- Sherie Merlis - Born on October 23, 1972 - Actor
- Severo Caermare - Born on October 22, 1969 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest
- Joseph Hii Teck Kwong - Born on June 25, 1965 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest
- Annuar Rapaee - Born on November 18, 1963 - Cardiologist, and Politician
- Joseph Yakété - Born on November 14, 1960 - Politician
- Wong Ho Leng - Born on December 21, 1959 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: June 21, 2014)
- Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim - Born on July 3, 1959 - Lawyer, and Judge - Panglima Setia Mahkota (died: June 21, 2014)
- Hii King Chiong - Born on November 30, 1957 - Politician, and Businessperson (died: June 21, 2014)
- Robert Lau Hoi Chew - Born on September 15, 1942 - Politician (died: April 9, 2010)
- Wong Soon Koh - Born on May 16, 1942 - Politician (died: April 9, 2010)
- Dominic Su Haw Chiu - Born on May 29, 1939 - Theologian, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: April 9, 2010)
- Dayang Sofia - Born on August 26, 1938 - Actor (died: April 9, 2010)
- Muhyiddin Hamidy - Born on December 21, 1935 - Journalist (died: December 12, 2014)
- Law Hieng Ding - Born on October 4, 1935 - Politician (died: December 25, 2018)
- Rosli Dhobi - Born on March 18, 1932 - Politician (died: March 2, 1950)
- Ahmad Zaidi Adruce - Born on March 29, 1924 - Politician - Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of Sarawak | Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia | Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (died: December 5, 2000)