By William Isau
SIBU, March 21: A total of 12 places will be in darkness as lights including street lamps will be switched off for an hour starting 8.30pm on Saturday (March 23), in conjunction with Earth Hour.
These places include the Sibu Gateway and street lighting along Jalan Kampung Nyabor, Taman Ling, Sibu Central Market, SMC Public Library, Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase I, and Rajang Port Authority.
Other locations include Sanyan Tower (external lighting), Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS), Laila Taib College (KLT), Sing Kwong Supermarket, Farley Supermarket, and the Sibu Municipal Council chairman’s office.
SMC chairman Clarence Ting said at a press conference yesterday that the council had initiated their Earth Hour programme in 2010, and it has since been joined by other councils in the State.
“The local councils have since then decide to rotate the host for this programme. This year, Miri City Council will lead the initiative, with SMC and others participating virtually. The public can tune in to the live broadcast on the Sibu Municipal Council Chairman’s Facebook page from 7.30pm. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian will be the guest-of-honour,” he said.
Ting urged the public to participate in the event, emphasising the importance of conserving energy and protecting the environment.
“This campaign is for anyone committed to making our planet a better place for the current and future generations. I urge parents to involve their children in this initiative to raise awareness,” he added.
Ting also said that they would request electricity usage data from Sarawak Energy Berhad to monitor the programme’s impact. — DayakDaily
