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Cleaner city and stronger ethics

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has promised to keep the city clean. Its chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horth, said that the collective responsibility is important to maintaining cleanliness, not just in public areas but also in personal spaces like homes and public restrooms. “We have to do it together. SMC cannot do it alone,” […]

RM300k fitness park to encourage healthy lifestyle

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has invested RM300,000 in constructing the Bandong Fitness Park in the Nangka constituency to encourage a healthier lifestyle among the community. The park features a dedicated path for public use, particularly catering to senior citizens, for exercise and walking. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr […]

Sibu’s ‘A Classic Christmas’ comes alive at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has once again woven its magic, adorning Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang with ‘A Classic Christmas’ theme, ushering the joyous spirit of the season into town. The town square boasts an enchanting spectacle featuring not only a dozen Christmas trees but also an electric train and a snow-making machine, captivating visitors, […]

300 pupils gain awareness on rabies

SIBU: A total of 300 pupils of SK Perbandaran No.4 here attended the Anti-Rabies Awareness Talk organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) yesterday. The talk was conducted by the Head of Sibu Divisional Department Veterinary Service, Dr Siong Jing Jing. Speaking when officiating at the event, Councillor Kiing Teck Ho advised the pupils to […]

Sibu Municipal Council mulls temporary permits for festive food trucks

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is exploring the possibility of granting temporary permissions to individuals interested in operating food truck businesses during festive seasons. Standing Committee for General Purposes and Community Services chairperson Cr Donna Petrus Ngelai revealed that currently, there are fewer than 10 licenced food trucks in Sibu, approved by the Road […]

SMC inspects eateries, issues compounds for violations

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) conducted inspections at a total of 11 eateries and coffee shops here today (Nov 16), issuing compounds for various offences. Two premises were found using plastic drinking straws, resulting in the confiscation of the straws. Three compounds were issued to food premises for not having permits for using the […]

Sim calls attention to palliative care at hospice opening

SIBU: About 2,000 paediatric cases here need some form of palliative care every year but sadly, only about 10 per cent of them receive palliative care. “Therefore, the development of palliative care is a priority for Sarawak,” said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. “The Health Department is in process of training many […]

Council gets new motorcycles to beef up patrols

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been equipped with four new patrol motorcycles dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of its traffic wardens during patrolling duties. According to SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh, the launch of the new motorcycles enabled the council to cover more areas for traffic enforcement duties. “With these motorcycles, our […]

SMC chairman pledges support for SK Sibu Jaya facilities upgrade

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh has expressed his commitment to advocate for the improvement of facilities at SK Sibu Jaya. He highlighted the school’s urgent need for a new school hall and a 100m-long awning at the entrance to enhance the safety and comfort of its students. With nearly 2,000 […]

Over 500 dog bites in just nine months

SIBU: As of September 30, there have been 509 dog bite incidents within the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) jurisdiction. SMC chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horth, said that this average translates to approximately 1.8 people being bitten by dogs daily here. “It is important to note that this statistic does not include data for October, as […]