Work with police to halt disputes among hawkers
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been urged to work with the police to prevent more infighting among hawkers and stop prolonged closures here. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said vendors must not resort to fighting and causing trouble. The police should enforce the relevant […]
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 […]
School to illuminate hall with LED Screen
SIBU: SMK Sacred Heart will upgrade its hall from an old projection system to a LED screen. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said that his support for the initiative aimed at improving the school’s facilities. “To enhance the school auditorium, we plan to install a large LED screen that measures 7.36 metres in […]
Latest cycling track opens to public
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has launched a new three-kilometre cycling track at Permai Lake Garden yesterday (Feb 3). The event was officiated by SMC chairman Cr. Clarence Ting Ing Horth and witnessed by 70 Swan Cycling Club members. “The cycling club’s involvement today is crucial for us to gauge the track’s quality. We […]
Pre-festive spring cleaning from Feb 1
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is kicking off the New Year with a spring-cleaning initiative that will be held from Feb 1 until Feb 9 in preparation for the festive season. “In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, Sibu Municipal Council will put roll-on-roll-off (RORO) bins at several areas for bulky waste […]
MP suggests local authorities take charge
SIBU: The state government is being urged to transfer town planning responsibilities to local authorities, particularly the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew cited the example of Ulu Sg Merah and Rantau Panjang, where numerous housing projects were approved without sufficient road infrastructure, leading to severe traffic congestion. “It’s time to […]
Flash flood affects low-lying areas in Sibu
SIBU: Several low-lying areas were inundated with water following a heavy downpour this afternoon. Among the areas affected were Jalan Pahlawan, Jalan Keranji and several lanes of Jalan Brother Albinus. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman Clarence Ting in his Facebook post yesterday (Jan 11) said the situation was being monitored. “I am moving around the […]
SMC’s Recycling Day on Jan 20
SIBU: The Recycling Day, “Waste to Wealth” programme will be held at Heng Hua Memorial Park, Basketball Court here on Jan 20 from 8am to 1pm, said programme organising chairman Toh Yong Kiang. The programme is organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) in collaboration with Taman Seduan neighbourhood watch committee (KRT). Speaking at the press […]
Construction of 30m-tall Heroes Monument in Sibu nears completion
SIBU: The construction of the 30m-tall Heroes Monument at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 2 here is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by Jan 20 this year. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley confirmed that the monument is the brainchild of Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and […]
70 people take part in cleaning campaign
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and the Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Committee (KRT Persiaran Brooke) jointly launched a cleaning campaign/spring cleaning 2024 at Tiong Hua Road Market here recently. About 70 participants from government agencies and the private sector including those from Sibu Division National Unity and Integration Office, Jalan Oya Health Clinic, Pelita Maslaut Sdh […]
