Developing Sibu’s youths
SIBU: A Sibu Youth Innovation Centre will be built as one of the projects under the Sibu Urban Renewal Master Plan. The project, according to Sibu Urban Renewal Master Plan Committee chairman Chieng Buong Toon, will cost about RM10 million. On Wednesday (June 24), Chieng together with Sibu Municipal Council chairman (SMC) Clarence Ting proposed […]
Council calls for change in habits
SIBU: The movement control order (MCO) should have raised the standard of public hygiene, commented chairman of Sibu Municipal Council, Clarence Ting Ing Horh. He noted that the enforcement of MCO had been done for a few months now, and so a major change in sanitation should have taken place. However, he noted that a […]
‘Follow the SOPs’
SIBU: The State Disaster Management Committee remains cautious when it comes to 10 persons sharing a table during the current recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. Thus, chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Clarence Ting said ‘no’ when he was asked whether the decision made by the federal government applied to Sarawak. “Please continue to […]
Call for SMC to give rural farmers flexibility in issuance of license
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) needs to give some flexibility to the rural farmers when issuing temporary licenses to trade at the Pasar Tamu of the Sibu Central Market. Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu branch chairman Chambai Lindong said the rural farmers would only come to trade when their produce is available and when […]
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 […]
Residents complain of potholes on road
SIBU: Residents of Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Lane 52d3 here have expressed their gratitude to Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) for solving the problems caused by flash floods. However, they highlighted that the workmanship and finishing repair and maintenance work on the road were far from ideal. Although the road was raised early this year, […]
Liquor licensing regulations stay as they are
SIBU: The licensing regulations for alcoholic drinks here will not be reviewed said Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Councillor Clarence Ting. Ting said this in response to enquiries from the public as to whether the council would emulate MBKS (Kuching South City Council) which was reviewing its licensing regulations. “I don’t think the alcohol ban […]
Stay away from strays
SIBU: The people here are urged to stay away from stray dogs as incidents of dog bite cases are still prevalent. Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Clarence Ting also advised the people to keep their pets within their house compound. “There are rabid dogs in Sibu. I am asking all residents to be careful […]
Sibu in green zone but residents warned against complacency
SIBU: Residents here again have been warned against being complacent despite the town listed as Covid-19 green — for the second time. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting, hoping to ensure this remains, said what with many residents still returning, the public in this town should maintain several practices. These included social distancing, avoiding […]
A first for Sibu
Mall installs body scanners KUCHING: More malls in the state are installing body scanners for temperature measurement. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman, Clarence Ting had praised Delta Mall for leading the way to ensure public safety. “This is the first mall in Sibu to install body scanners for its staff and customers. “There are two […]
