Action taken against unlicensed trader at Sibu Market
SIBU: An errant trader who refused to pay a daily rent of RM1 at the Sibu Central Market had her products confiscated by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the trader was operating without a license and was previously offered opportunities to pay rent as a daily trader. “The […]
Enthusiastic residents welcome King at Sibu Central Market
SIBU: Thousands of people flocked to Sibu Central Market here to catch a glimpse of the royal entourage today (Sept 12). People from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds gathered at every corner of the market as early as 6.30 am to welcome Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and his entourage. The […]
White Paper paves way for Sarawak’s health autonomy, says deputy minister
SIBU: The passing of the Health White Paper (HWP) in Parliament recently paves the way for Sarawak to gain it public health autonomy. Deputy Minister of Public Health Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the HWP spells out what Sarawak wants for its public health services. “We applaud the passing of the […]
Festive arch erected at Sibu Central Market
SIBU: A huge green arch decorated with a combination of two festive seasons design has been erected at Door 2 of the iconic Sibu Central Market. It was mulled to usher the double celebrations, Hari Raya and Hari Gawai Dayak 2023. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) market and petty traders standing committee chairman, councillor Albert Tiang, […]
Sibu Central Market needs rebranding to draw more visitors
SIBU: Sibu Central Market needs to undergo a transformation to attract more visitors, says Clarence Ting Ing Horh. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman said the iconic market seemed to get fewer visitors now that people had more alternative places to shop. The alternative places, he noted, were supermarkets that offered cheaper vegetables and fruits. […]
Premier visits Sibu Central Market, mingles with local traders
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the Sibu Central Market here and mingled with local traders as well as members of the public today. Abang Johari together with his delegation walked from Tanahmas to the bustling market at 8:15am. He was accompanied Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts […]
Iconic Sibu Central Market continues to draw crowds
SIBU: The Sibu Central Market perfectly illustrates Sarawak’s multiracial and multicultural harmony. The market attracts people of all races and from all walks of life, buying and selling various goods ranging from vegetables and fruits to handicrafts and a host of others. One of the iconic images at the market is of a stall selling […]
SMC to install over 90 CCTVs in Central Market
SIBU: The popular Central Market here will be equipped with high-performance closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras that will cover all surrounding areas. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Small Traders and Hawkers Division chairman Cr Albert Tiang Ming Ing on Friday (Feb 25) said that a total of 93 CCTV units would be installed. He explained that […]
Sibu Central Market closed until Sept 18
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (MPS) has ordered the wet market section at the Sibu Central Market to be closed for eight days starting Saturday until Sept 18. The market section includes the fish, chicken and pork stalls. This was revealed by the chairman of the Standing Committee on Market Affairs, Hawkers and Small Traders, […]
Sibu Central Market as jab centre
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting paid a visit to its Central Market vaccination centre (PPV) when it started its first operation today (Aug 12). The centre will operate every day from 8am to 4pm. “This PPV will provide vaccinations to the public until further notice is issued. “This means it will continue […]
