E-billing registrations well below target
SIBU: The number of property owners registering for assessment rate e-billing is less than 20 per cent, which is well below the target of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh, during the council’s monthly meeting here on Wednesday (May 25), said SMC needed to achieve the target of at least 70 per […]
Council urged to improve access to UTC
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been urged to improve public access to the Sibu Urban Transformation Centre (UTC). Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said the route used by many at this time was not very orderly and even complicated. He noted that visitors could take the lift to the 3rd floor to […]
E-waste recycling centre launched in Sibu
SIBU: The first of its kind e-waste recycling centre in the state has been officially launched at Taman Grand Heights, Jalan Mantis (near Grand Heights market) here. Sibu Municipal Council chairman Ting Ing Horth officiated the centre’s handing over to Sarawak ICT Association (SICTA) Sibu branch and launching ceremony this morning. Speaking to reporters after […]
Making Sibu a smart city
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) wants to make Sibu a smart city. As part of the move, SMC chairman Clarence Ting yesterday revealed that the council would no longer send the physical form of assessment rates to households by next year. “We are giving one year’s notice to all the house owners to register themselves […]
Sibu bus operators air grouses, hopes at dialogue with rep
SIBU: Bus operators here are requesting for permanent information counters to display travel time and for the convenience of passengers and tourists. Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the operators claimed a few meetings had been done regarding the request. “The operators said that many years ago, Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), Sarawak Bus Transport […]
Swine fever forces temporary closure of SMC abattoir
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) abattoir has been directed to close for 60 days starting March 9 after pigs were found to be infected by African Swine Fever (ASF). SMC chairman Clarence Ting said the temporary closure was to allow staff to clean and sanitise the whole premises. “SMC is working with the Department […]
Deep cleansing today for Sibu markets
SIBU: All markets under the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) will undergo deep cleansing on Saturday (March 12). According to the Department of Veterinary Service Sarawak, all butchers have been advised to carry out general cleaning at their own stall and remove their belongings. Any item or goods left behind […]
Pork in Sibu safe for consumption, assures Bukit Assek rep
SIBU: The public here have been assured that pork is safe for consumption as pigs are tested and checked before going through Sibu Municipal Council’s (SMC) abattoirs for distribution to sellers. “There are a few things that have Sibu folk confused. We need to clarify them, especially on pork, from the process of slaughtering pigs […]
SMC to install over 90 CCTVs in Central Market
SIBU: The popular Central Market here will be equipped with high-performance closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras that will cover all surrounding areas. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Small Traders and Hawkers Division chairman Cr Albert Tiang Ming Ing on Friday (Feb 25) said that a total of 93 CCTV units would be installed. He explained that […]
SMC to stop receiving pigs from unlicensed farms
KUCHING: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will temporarily stop receiving pigs from unlicensed pig farms starting on Wednesday (Jan 19). It made the decision after the detection of African swine fever in Durin recently. Its chairman Clarence Ting said that currently, in SMC abattoirs, 20 out of 100 pigs slaughtered were from unlicensed farms. “This […]
