It is an important source of water and transportation for the inhabitants in southwestern Sarawak.

The river is also used for water-related sport activities such as the annual Sarawak Regatta which attract tourists from all over the world.

It runs along Holiday Inn Kuching (now named Grand Margherita Hotel) and Riverbank Suites apartment near the river.

There are six archeological sites in Santubong, located at the mouth of the river.

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