Saratok is a small town about 115km away from Sibu. There are basically 2 routes to reach the town from the main highway and somehow we took an older route to reach the town.
When taking the older route, we came across a track and field complex in a pretty awkard surrounding. It is located by the road side and surrounded with paddy fields and lush greenery surrounding.
Paddy field along the journey to the town
A playground near the jetty. Fort Ranee is at the background.
Kampung Masjid
Saratok mosque
After that we walked our way to the town square where this clock tower seems to be the landmark for this town. It's unfortunate that the clock does not tick anymore.
The town is actually much bigger than I initially anticipated. There are a few rows of shop houses, banks and inns available here.
Saratok District Council office
Saratok Public Library
Sarawak State Government's office
SK Abang Abdul Rahman Saratok with its unique roof architecture.
Another historical site in Saratok town is a mysterious well called the Hajjah Halimah Well
The well is located at Abang Hj. Puteh Elias Road. Fort Ranee is the nearest landmark, which is just next to it.
We get to know about the existence of the well from this old man who explained the well is older than himself. Hence, I surmise that the well must be more than 80 years old.
I wish I could find out more about its origin and if there was any legend associated to this well. From the appearance, the local authority had took the effort to preserve it and beautify its surrounding.
The well appears to have dry up with a little remnant of stagnant water. The rubbish inside it is just an eye sore.
