Sibu Central Market throng slammed
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh slammed the act of some people who thronged the Sibu Central Market on Sunday morning (Jan 24). He said the traffic on Jalan Lebuh Tinggi (the route to Sibu Central Market) was congested where people were seen buying goods and necessities in the market. “With […]
Thumbs-up to cashless transactions at Sarawak’s biggest central market
SIBU: The Sibu Central Market is unique in that it houses more than 1,000 stalls. It is Sarawak’s biggest and among the country’s largest and it would certainly make sense to promote cashless transactions in this market. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) councillor Joseph Chieng said the central market is very a good place for hawkers […]
Sibu Central Market to go cashless
SIBU: Three entities are collaborating to facilitate cashless transactions via Sarawak Pay, an e-wallet application. The collaboration involving Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sarawak Information System Sdn Bhd (SAINS) enables customers to go cashless through smartphones and free WiFi services at the Sibu Central Market. An event to launch the link […]
Hawkers undergo Covid-19 screening
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (MPS) advised its hawkers here at the Sibu Central Market to undergo Covid-19 testing as a precautionary measure, said its chairman Counselor Clarence Ting Ing Horh. He said this shows the efforts of MPS who are committed to safeguarding the safety of the public and subsequently curbing the epidemic that is […]
Alternate-day trade at Central Market
SIBU: Traders at the Central Market here will have to continue trading on alternate days during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. The 400-odd traders were divided into two groups since the MCO was enforced on March 18, and ordered to operate their businesses on alternate days to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chairman […]
CM visits Sibu Central Market
SIBU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday visited Sibu Central Market. He arrived at the iconic market at about noon to mingle with the traders and shoppers. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Assistant Minister of Education and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee. Abang Johari […]
