SIBU: More than 5,000 people thronged the Sapphire East Business Precinct at SibuJaya to enjoy the opening sights, sounds and flavours of the Fun 5 Carnival recently.
Jointly hosted by Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) and the township’s master developer Distrepark Sdn Bhd with event management firm Embun Kiara, this was the second year the event was held.
SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai in his opening speech, praised the developer for its effort to build houses and commercial buildings to landscaping and creating events for the people.
He added that SRDC would always support creative and innovative efforts from developers.
On the part of the people, the chairman called on SibuJaya residents to work together in ensuring the cleanliness and protection of the township.
“We want a clean and green township. SRDC is committed to seeing the realisation of the “Green Lung” and “Green Belt” in SibuJaya,” he said, referring to the township’s masterplan that has incorporated a massive green space supported by a meandering green belt to ensure SibuJaya does not fall into the trap of becoming a concrete jungle.
SRDC also hopes that residents can take ownership of SibuJaya by adopting a protective attitude towards public facilities such as landscaping, street lighting and parks. By working together, vandalism can be kept at bay.
In a related matter, Distrepark’s assistant general manager Eddy Puah, said for this year, the 13-day event was made more unique by the focus on the five oriental elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
“As the chairman has so correctly highlighted unity is one of the cornerstone of our society. The five elements were used to reflect the symbiotic relationships between all of us, irrespective of creed and religion,” Puah said.
Just as the five elements needed each other to thrive, society also needed her people to be united in order to thrive, he added.
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