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Sibu Resident, Hii Chang Kee (seated second right) at the press conference in Sibu yesterday.
Sibu Resident, Hii Chang Kee (seated second right) at the press conference in Sibu yesterday.

SIBU: Ninety participants from 18 countries have so far registered for the Sibu Base Jump 2017 which will take place at  Sarawak’s tallest building, Wisma Sanyan, here from Sept 22 to 24.

Sibu Resident, Hii Chang Kee told a press conference here yesterday that the  United States had the most number of participants at 23 followed by Australia (17), France (12) and Canada (8).

He said  86 of the participants aged between 23 and 60 were foreigners while four were  Malaysians.

Hii added said eight participants were women from outside the country.

This  year recorded the highest number of participants since the event started in 2009.

The  event, he added, was organised by the Sibu Division Tourism Task Group (SDTTG) and Sibu Photography Society (SPS).

Hii, who is SDTTG chairman, said SPS would be organising the event’s first ever Sibu Open Photography Contest.

The contest is open to all interested photography enthusiasts who have to submit 8×12 photo  prints.    

The entry fee for the contest is RM10 for SPS’ members and RM20 for non-members.

Hii said the closing date for entries would be Oct 10.

Those interested can obtain the entry forms from Martin Sia at 019-8870876 or Rafidah at the Resident Office at 013-8070804/084-330484.

The top three winners will be awarded  RM1,000, RM600 and RM400 respectively plus a certificate each.

There will be seven consolation prizes of RM100 each plus a certificate.

Hii added that in conjunction with the Sibu Base Jump 2017, there would also be a trade fair and exhibition at the Sibu Town Square Phase Two from Sept 14 to 24.

So far, out of the 100 booths offered, 94  have been taken up.

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