Penambang

A traditional wooden penambang with oars at the bow makes its way across the Sarawak River
A traditional wooden penambang with oars at the bow makes its way across the Sarawak River

Variations: bot tambang


English: Small ferry boat, often used to transport people across the Sarawak River in Kuching for a small fare or tambang. Unique for the oars mounted at their front they have become a popular tourist attraction and an icon of Kuching.

Bahasa Malaysia: sampan