By William Isau
SIBU, April 22: Development issues in Sibu would not be resolved overnight but gradually by pooling all resources from both public and private sectors as well as the community together to bring the right kind of ‘cure’ in order to support the city’s economic, social and environmental vitality.
Dudong assemblyman Dato Seri Tiong King Sing emphasised that it cannot be denied that the overall planning of Sibu has failed to keep up in time of rapid transformation.
“Whether it is roads, flooding, drainage system or water supply, there are many parts that need to be improved.
“Although these problems cannot be completely resolved overnight, I believe that so long as all elected representatives, government agencies and the public work together to pursue excellence in all matters, we will gradually and bit by bit ‘cure’ Sibu’s problems,” he said when officiating the ground-breaking ceremony for World Fuzhou ShiYi Park at Jalan Gambir here today.
Tiong added that efforts from the government and the people have one way or another succeeded in making Sibu a livable town today.
On the World Fuzhou ShiYi Park, he believes the project, which is a smart cooperation between Sibu Foochow Association (SFA) and Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) would create a good place for people to conduct leisure activities.
“It is also a symbol of solidarity and cooperation between the private sector and government departments. We hope the Fuzhou Park will become a green, artistic and leisure place for people to carry out healthy activities,” he said.
The Bintulu MP also urged SMC to maintain the park well for many years to come as it will become a significant landmark for the Foochow community.
“Its ancient and elegant designs are like the fighting spirit of Foochows who in the early days travelled far from China to the South Ocean and took root in Sibu,” he said.
Tiong, who presented a RM300,000 grant for the project, said these early settlers had overcome many hardships and challenges, while contributing to Sibu’s developments.
“Now it is our descendants’ turn to step forward. Learn from the mistakes and lessons of the past, and face the problems ahead with a positive attitude. Let’s revive and rebuild together, so that Sibu will have a better tomorrow,” he called out.
SMC chairman Clarence Ting was among those present.— DayakDaily
