Road cleaning and maintenance to go mechanised in Sibu
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is currently moving towards mechanised services to maintain the town’s cleanliness. Its chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said one of the council’s initial steps towards this end is to appoint a contractor who uses the road sweeper truck to clean the roads. He said the council has to adopt […]
Foreigner dies after falling from Level 11
SIBU: A 40-year-old Filipino man succumbed to serious head injuries after falling down from Level 11 of the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) multi-storey car park at Jalan Wong Nai Siong here this evening. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief, Andy Alie said his department received a distress call at about 5.21 pm concerning a […]
The Stage 3.0 targets over 10k spectators
SIBU: The Stage 3.0 which will take place from tomorrow to April 9 at Rejang Esplanafe here is targeting more than 10,000 spectators to come and watch the performances throughout the three nights of the programme. The chairman of The Stage 3.0 organizers Alex Kong said The Stage 1.0 managed to attract more than 4,000 […]
Ting lays out the agenda for new team
SIBU: Maintaining town cleanliness alongside improvements to basic infrastructure such as roads and drains will be among the focus areas of the new Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) team, said Clarence Ting. The newly re-appointed SMC chairman said following the pandemic, the public is even more conscious about cleanliness, and demands for cleaner toilets in food […]
MRCS sets RM30,000 flag sale target
SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch is targeting to raise a sum of RM30,000 through its annual flag sales this year. In stating this its chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee said the sale of the Red Crescent flag is an important fundraising effort, aimed at supporting the organisation’s various projects and initiatives. “By […]
Festive arch erected at Sibu Central Market
SIBU: A huge green arch decorated with a combination of two festive seasons design has been erected at Door 2 of the iconic Sibu Central Market. It was mulled to usher the double celebrations, Hari Raya and Hari Gawai Dayak 2023. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) market and petty traders standing committee chairman, councillor Albert Tiang, […]
Sibu Municipal Council‘s date with Earth Hour
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is among seven Sarawak local authorities that will observe Earth Hour this year, with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) playing host. The other five are the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS), and Miri City […]
Market reconstruction to retain old elements
SIBU: Some of the structures in the old Sungai Merah Market will be retained in the building which is being rebuilt at a cost of RM4.58 million. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Market and Petty Traders Standing Committee chairman Albert Tiang who gave the assurance said the belian wooden structure found in the old market would […]
Sibu’s Taman Selera Muhibbah to be equipped with CCTV
SIBU: Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be the newly added feature to the recently upgraded Taman Selera Muhibbah. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that he had allocated a total of RM50,000 for the CCTV and its installation work at the food court. “From my perspective, this […]
Food court offers new opportunities for operators
SIBU: The opening of the newly renovated Jaya Li Hua Food Court under the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), has created new opportunities for food operators to start their businesses. With a dream of making big through their passion for food and hobby in cooking, these food operators only need to pay RM300 per month for […]
