River Transportation : Express Boat 70's

River plays an important role in Sarawak. Transportation between major towns and the rural and coastal regions still has river as the major means.
Express boat such as shown here ply these rivers. It's the cheapest and fastest means for movement of people and goods.
From Sibu to Sarikei, the journey takes less than 3 hours........about 70km and cost RM4.00 (1USD=RM3.60).
These type of express boats are famous in the 70's and over the years, they are transformed both in appearance and speed.