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TEAMWORK
Closing Ceremony of Merdeka Month Celebration - 16 September 2001, Sibu
The State Civil Service Puts Its Best Foot Forward
Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XI Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah and Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajjah Siti Aishah waving the Jalur Gemilang at the Closing Ceremony of the 44th National Day Celebration held at Dataran Bandar Sibu (Sibu town Square).
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There is no limit to what we can achieve even if we start from humble beginnings. This sentiment of the Chief Minister of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr.) Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, aptly described the great success of the recent grand celebration in Sibu of the 44th National Day Closing Ceremony on 16 September 2001. There was an enormous amount of effort and team spirit displayed by the various Committees and Sub-Committees, comprising mainly of officials and staff from the State Civil Service, in ensuring that the activities and programmes for the major event were organised smoothly.
A night perspective of the fountains located in Misty Garden, Sibu.
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The Resident of Sibu, YBhg Tuan Haji Bujang Mohidin bin Haji Jol, felt privileged
and honored that Sibu was chosen as the host for the event. Preparations and
coordination for the celebration began in earnest in April 2001 with Sibu Town
undergoing a transformation into a clean and picturesque garden town with new
road networks, street lighting, mini parks, lovely gardens and landscaping.
He added that the State Secretary of Sarawak and Chairman of the Working Committee
at the State level, YB Datuk Haji Abdul Aziz bin Haji Husain, gave his full
support towards the organisation of this prestigious event.
Eye-catching street lighting strung by SESCO along road intersections and pedestrian footpaths in Sibu Town for the celebrations.
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YBhg Datu Dr. Haji Hatta Solhee, Deputy State Secretary I and Vice-Chairman
of the Working Committee, praised the cooperative and team spirit shown by the
State Civil Service and people involved including the Ministers. He also remarked
that the event was well organised, executed and implemented as planned.
The logistics involved for the event roped in several government departments
and agencies to plan and arrange for aspects like accommodation, transportation,
protocol, security and secretariat operation to name a few. YBhg Tuan Haji Bujang
Mohidin stated that a lot of teamwork, commitment and dedication were demonstrated
by all concerned – from the Federal to State levels, top to ground levels
including schools, associations and those who were directly or indirectly involved
in the pre and post event.
YBhg Tuan Bujang Mohidin bin Haji Jol, resident of Sibu, expresses his gratitude to all officers and departments/agencies for their valuable contributions and assistance towards a grand and successful celebration.
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Government agencies such as JKR (Jabatan Kerja Raya), SESCO (Sarawak Electricity
Supply Corporation) and SMC (Sibu Municipal Council) handled the overall decoration
and equipment required for the event. According to the Divisional Engineer of
JKR Sibu, Ir. Robert Tiong Kuok Ming, the architects, electricians and building
maintenance staff of JKR Sibu worked together to provide the billboards, buntings,
performance stage, VIP sheds, Royal box and so forth.
The well-lit Royal box for the Royal couple and VVIPs is designed and set up by JKR Sibu.
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SESCO Sibu arranged for the colorful and decorative lighting including the blinking
strobe lights for the Protocol roads, Sibu Gateway and Town Square. They also
ensured that enough power supply is available for the celebration. Mr. Chan
Hua Chiang, Regional Manager of SESCO Sibu, was very happy with the cooperation
extended by his staff and contractors as well as the assistance rendered by
the government departments in coordinating the event.
For the part of SMC, Mr. Stephen Tsai Jit Jui, Secretary of SMC, expressed his
great satisfaction on the team effort and hard work displayed by his staff in
cleaning and beautifying Sibu Town for the celebration. The shop owners sought
by SMC to repaint their shophouses readily complied. SMC was also responsible
for the beautiful floral decorations and fireworks of the event.
Response by the public at the celebration was overwhelming and an unexpected huge crowd turned out for the Closing Ceremony of the month-long 44th National Day Celebration at Sibu Town Square (Dataran Bandar Sibu). However, it is the hope of the Resident of Sibu that the people will continue to appreciate the transformation of Sibu Town and contribute in taking care of the facilities, amenities, recreation parks and gardens developed by the State government for them and their future generations.
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