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Bintulu's hospital

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES  A new government hospital in Bintulu offers 300 beds including those for First and Second Class Wards. The hospital, located at Jalan Nyabau, incorporates various medical basic disciplines including Gynaecology, Medical, Obstetrics, Paediatrics and Sugery. It also provides services for basic treatment under various disciplines such as dental clinic, X-ray, experiment laboratory, operating theaters, pharmacy and physiotherapy. There are also a number of private clinics run by qualified doctors and dentists.  Top

SPORTS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES  There is no lack of sports and recreational facilities in Bintulu.  Bintulu has over 40 badminton courts, 32 tennis courts, 8 squash courts, 16 basketball courts, 25 sepak takraw courts, 14 football fields, 4 volleyball courts and 3 hockey fields.  Swimming Pool Apart from these facilities, Bintulu also has three swimming pools including the Bintulu Development Authority public swimming pool near the Civic Centre, one indoor Stadium and one outdoor Stadium located along Jalan Tanjung Kidurong.  The 18-hole golf course at Tanjung Batu offers not only a challenging course but also scenic views. The golf course is run by the Bintulu Golf Club which operates from its golf club building  Application for membership should be made in a special from obtainable from  Bintulu Golf Club, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, P.O. BOX 1072, 97000 Bintulu. Membership fees are as follows :  Application fee  - RM6,000   Monthly fee  - RM63   Green fees for Guest players - RM110  for week days & RM157.5 for weekends and public holiday.

Tumbina BDA has also completed two recreational projects namely Taman Tumbina (TTB) and Similajau National Park. Located on a 36.4 hectares (520 acres) site at Tanjung Kidurong Recreational area which is about four kilometres from the town centre, the concept of TTB is the integration of a zoological and botanical garden. It makes a good visit to see the samples of birds and animals of Malaysia whereby 67 species (457 individuals) of birds, mammals and reptiles, the first aviary in Sarawak as well as features a variety of plants. The Similajau National Park, which is about 20 kilometres north-east of Bintulu, is currently one of the main tourist attractions in Bintulu.  Another recreational outlet in Bintulu is the famous Niah Caves which is about 120  kilometres or one and a half hours drive from Bintulu town.  Bintulu is richly endowed with beautiful beaches and rivers. These natural attractions provide another recreational option for the residents in Bintulu where they can either go for picnic at the beach or river safari. Top