Fort Sylvia was built by Rajah Charles Brooke in 1880,build entirely of ‘belian’ timber with thick walling to withstand attacks, the Fort, was built to prevent the Iban from moving upriver and fighting with the Orang Ulu.
It is now a mini museum managed by the Jugah Foundation and entrance is free.
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Sunday
10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
closed on Monday & Public Holiday
Tuesday - Sunday
10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
closed on Monday & Public Holiday
Mind you these holes and windows are there for a purpose,
the windows are for cannons and the holes for guns i assume.
The past records of flood levels of Kapit town,
i wonder how Sibu will be like during the big floods?
This wooden flag pole i assume is also of 'berlian wood',
behind it is the new Kapit District Council building.
Most of the goverment offices have been shifted to a new site further inland with facilities
like a new mosque,living quarters,Firestation and shops.
Too bad i didn't manage to get a picture of the new place because it was already dark when i pass by.
Kapit Lake Garden
A floating Restaurant
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