Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Tokong Tua Pek Kong, Sibu" in Malay language version.
It is recorded that Tua Pek Kong Temple Sibu was built in the 1850s – in 1871, its existence was mentioned on the Sarawak Gazette. It is said that this house of worship was built by the river as a means to offer thanksgiving to the deities, as well as to seek comfort and blessings.