Over 150,000 visitors expect to experience BCF 2024 offerings
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is gearing up for its 20th Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2024, aiming to attract over 150,000 visitors during the event. Deputy chairman Mohamad Abdullah Izkandar Rosely stated that this year’s BCF, which runs from August 8 to 17 will feature some unique elements compared to previous years. “We anticipate […]
Covered drain project at SJKC Uk Daik for student safety
SIBU: The construction of a covered drain in front of SJKC Uk Daik, costing RM282,896, has begun and is set to be completed by Nov 9. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the project is part of the Projek Rakyat initiative and funded by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). “It includes the […]
SMC told to embark on big tourism push for Sibu
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been urged to intensify its promotion of the town as a major tourist destination in the central region, now that the Pan Borneo highway will be fully completed next year. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the town is […]
New SMC premises only after completion of Bukit Assek Redevelopment Master Plan: Tiang
SIBU: The new Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) building will be put on hold until the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Master Plan is completed, said Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. According to the Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Development, the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan will involve massive projects that will change the whole town; […]
SMC to take down illegally erected billboards
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will act against any illegal signs or signboards in its administrative areas under the provisions of The Local Authorities (Advertisement) By-Laws 2012 starting this May. SMC General Purpose and Community Services Standing Committee chairperson Donna Petrus Ngelai said they have identified illegal signs and signboards that have been installed […]
Work with police to halt disputes among hawkers
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been urged to work with the police to prevent more infighting among hawkers and stop prolonged closures here. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said vendors must not resort to fighting and causing trouble. The police should enforce the relevant […]
Action taken against unlicensed trader at Sibu Market
SIBU: An errant trader who refused to pay a daily rent of RM1 at the Sibu Central Market had her products confiscated by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the trader was operating without a license and was previously offered opportunities to pay rent as a daily trader. “The […]
School to illuminate hall with LED Screen
SIBU: SMK Sacred Heart will upgrade its hall from an old projection system to a LED screen. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said that his support for the initiative aimed at improving the school’s facilities. “To enhance the school auditorium, we plan to install a large LED screen that measures 7.36 metres in […]
Latest cycling track opens to public
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has launched a new three-kilometre cycling track at Permai Lake Garden yesterday (Feb 3). The event was officiated by SMC chairman Cr. Clarence Ting Ing Horth and witnessed by 70 Swan Cycling Club members. “The cycling club’s involvement today is crucial for us to gauge the track’s quality. We […]
Pre-festive spring cleaning from Feb 1
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is kicking off the New Year with a spring-cleaning initiative that will be held from Feb 1 until Feb 9 in preparation for the festive season. “In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, Sibu Municipal Council will put roll-on-roll-off (RORO) bins at several areas for bulky waste […]
