There were also resistance from the local people towards the Brooke’s administration, including the burning of Sarikei on 4.1.1856 and the Julau Expedition on 19 June 1856, which was led by Sir Charles Brooke to counter the native resistance in Julau.
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There were express boat services connecting between Bintangor, Sarikei and Sibu town in the 70s and 80s.