Permai residential area contribute high numbers of Covid-19 Delta variant cases in Sibu
SIBU: The Covid-19 Delta variant that was detected in the Permai residential area here recently has contributed to the high number of cases recorded in the district for three consecutive days. Last Friday, Sibu district recorded a total of 125 positive cases, where 73 were detected from the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) area and 38 […]
Visit premises with vaccination certificates only
SIBU: Residents are advised to visit premises that have a vaccination certificate from the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). Its chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh when making this recommendation today (Aug 28) said, this is to create a safe atmosphere while at the business premises. “Before entering any business premises that include food and beverage premises […]
Association disagrees with re-implementation of dine-in ban
SIBU: The Sibu Coffee Shops and Restaurants Owners Association has disagreed with the opinion of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting to re-implement the dine-in ban in this division following the increase in Covid-19 positive cases. When contacted today (Aug 26), the association’s chairman Tong Ing Kok has suggested to SMC to impose penalties […]
Sibu Municipal Council Tender notice
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 […]
‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ to malls, supermarkets in Sibu
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has expanded its ‘No Vaccine, No Entry’ initiative to cover shopping malls and supermarkets in the district. Its chairman Clarence Ting said the initiative was one of the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) set for premises under its jurisdiction after it was implemented at Sibu Central Market on August 1. […]
Sibu Central Market entry only for the fully vaccinated
SIBU: Only individuals who have been fully vaccinated are allowed to enter Sibu Central Market starting Aug 1, says Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Market and Petty Traders standing committee chairman Albert Tiang. According to him, the decision was made during the council meeting on Monday. “Visitors must show proof of vaccination (digital vaccination certificate from […]
Three projects not fully completed due to pandemic
SIBU: Three Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) projects involving the construction of two wet markets and a food court could not be fully completed this year due to the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO). The projects are the Pasar Sungai Merah, Pasar Jalan Tiong Hua and the Taman Muhibbah food court, all of which should be […]
Council to issue vaccination certificate to businesses
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) must strive to restore the community’s confidence and trust in the effort to revive the economy, which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Its chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the council would be issuing vaccination confirmation certificate to its traders who have been fully vaccinated to assure […]
Business premises’ jab compliance almost 100 pct
SIBU: Almost 100 percent of traders and employees at business premises in Sibu have obtained at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, said Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee. He said this while conducting a survey and reaching out to the business community around Sibu in Jalan Sanyan today. He was […]
