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Sarikei
City in Sarawak, Malaysia
Overview
Sarikei is a lively riverside town in Sarawak, Malaysia, famed for its fruits, markets, and genuine local atmosphere. With a charming mix of old and new, the city offers a laid-back introduction to rural Malaysian Borneo.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
State
Sarawak
Population
44,039
Time Zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates
2.12°, 111.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$540
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$380
Cashless
45
English
45
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
3778 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TGC
Distance
36 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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