Sibu Toilet Council

Clean Toilet Management Course--- "Kurus Pengauditan dan Penarafan Bintang Tandas Awam Peringkat Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (Zon Sarawak)"

2011-10-01T06:07:00.000-07:00

The Local Authorities or " Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan" in state of Sarawak were invited to attend a Toilet Cleaning Course from 20th to 23rd September 2011 at the Grand Martguerita Hotel (Former Holiday Inn Kuching) in the State Capital of Kuching. This Course was organised by the Health Division of the Feudal Ministry of Housing & Local Government (KPKT) , Kuala Lumpur and understand that it's a series of similar toilet Courses organised in various places in the country. This Course was for the local authorities in Sarawak or "Zon Sarawak".

Well, according to the organizer that the main objectives is to provide training to the groups that involved in the auditing and evaluation of the cleanliness of the Toilet and pro & cons as well as the challenges in keeping the cleanliness of Toilets in their respective areas or local Authorities.

This course was officiated by our State Permanent Secretary to "KASKA" ( State Ministry of Environment & Public Health, Kuching) Honorable Dr. Penguang Manggil and most of local Councils in Sarawak is under this State Ministry or "KASKA".

The course covered a wide topic of Toilet Management which included the Cleaning, Auditing, Estimating of Toilet Tenders , sharing of Toilets management of City Hall of Kuching North and Field visit to Public toilets in Kuching.

One of the Speakers is Mr. Nordin Hj. Miswan of DENAI BIRU (Centre for Advanced Professional Development) and if not wrong, the Company had a lot of cleaning projects in the Klang Valley and throughout the Peninsular Malaysia. He quite a dynamic speaker. Glad and very happy to pick up a few pointers of Cleaning toilet from En. Nordin. It's a saying..... " Cleaning is the combination of Art & Science." and also the Secrets of Cleaning ...is "Dry". Sharing of the experience of practical & effective cleaning of Toilets with En. Nordin.

Field visits to Public Toilets in Kuching was quite an experience especially with En. Nordin around giving us his expertise in his assessment of a "starred"Toilet. I do really, really picked up some pointers of a starred Toilet. It really worth staying until late night during this course or Seminar.

The Course was officially closed on the third day (23.9.2011) by Dr.Hasnah binti Bibon (Director of Health Division, Feudal Ministry of Housing & Local Government, Kuala Lumpur ).

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The registration ladies.

The Assistant Director of KPKT giving the souvenir to the quest of honor, Dr.Penguang Manggil.

One of the Organizer and Speaker of KPKT.

One of the Public Toilet .

Demo by En. Nordin on the cleaning of Urinal.

Another Demo on the Cleaning of S/S Bin.

A giant Ladies Toilet Signage.

Two Smiley ( Grade ) for this Toilet.

Signage of the Park- Friendship Park where the 5 Stars Toilet is Situated.

The Entrance to the "5" Starred Toilet at the Park.

Inside the Foyer of the Starred Toilet. This Toilet consist of a space for Urinals, Cubicles, Handicap or "OKU" toilet , bathroom and sitting areas with long concrete benches. According to En Nordin, it's supposed to be a 5 starred Toilet but unfortunate it need ...a little bit of touching up. Maintaining the standard of cleanliness is quite a difficult job and it also needed the experience to do so. Maybe, the next round of Course could be that of ...."the maintenance of the Standard of the Starred Toilets". What's about that, KPKT?

Key Focus Activity (KFA) on Public Toilet " To improve the cleanliness of Council's Public Toilets in Sarawak."

2011-08-10T01:11:00.000-07:00

A press release by the local press that the Permanent Secretary , Dr. Penguang Manggil, to the Ministry of Environment & Public Health or KASKA, Sarawak launched the KFA on Public Toilets and he was happy that a few councils and city hall in Sarawak had already embarked the "Green" programme for their toilets. Sibu was mentioned in the list and glad to hear or read it.

"Tandas Mesra" - at "Sekolah Menegah Tung Hua" , Sibu.

2011-07-26T11:08:00.000-07:00

Sibu was very fortunate to have leaders who were very concerned with toilet cleanliness and they are the late YB Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew and his cousin Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew. The idea of having a proper and open concept school Toilet at SMK Tung Hua was mooted when (I could remember during the end of 2009 or beginning of 2010 when Cr. Robert Lau visited the School ) PTA committee invited him to visit school to see the space for building of the Squash Court. Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew was also the Chairman of Sibu Squash Association or whatever and he is an avid squash player. The Assistant Principal or PK Mr. Wong brought us around and he also mentioned that most of the school cluster toilets were in a poor state (might be due to age). We were shown to one space (I think it either the bicycle shed or wooden store room next to one block of class room.) and can't remember whether the Space was measured or not but definitely, all of us agreed that the space was big enough to build one row of toilets. The PTA committee agreed that they will chipped in, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew arranged for the design, and the ball started to roll.....the rest is history.

The total cost of the project is RM 250,000.00 (roughly) . How & Where the money came from? The usual channel to get money or fund raising for School....Joggerthon collected RM 57,730.20. Sponsorship or donation from Public RM 42,269.80 (Roughly) and damn lucky for this School (Why?) another RM 150,000.00 from the feudal (must be due to Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew's help).

The project begins with earth breaking ceremony on 19th July 2010 and days went by....the project was completed on 20th December 2010 (a record time, I presumed) Finally, the Toilet Opening Ceremony was graced by YB Datuk Dr.James Dawos Mamit, Feudal Assistant Minister of Tourism, Malaysia and he is also the Chairperson of the Quality Restroom Association of Malaysia (QRAM).

These toilets was beautifully constructed and hope that the Student as well as the Teachers do treasure them.

Like the Chinese saying..." hundred words can't compared to a look " and the followings are the latest pictures taken of the Friendly or " Mesra" Toilet :-

Pix 1. The "Style" of Toilet.

Pix 2. The Main Entrance to the Toilet.

Pix 3. The Signages separate the Genders.

Pix 4. The Long Sink for the hand washing.

Pix 5. Toilet for the handicap (OKU)

Pix 6. Sanitact or Container for the convenience of the Ladies.

Pix 7. The Airy space between the Washing Sink and the Cubicles.

Pix 7. The long, long space or corridor of the Toilets.

Pix. 8 - showing the toilet cubicles.

Pix 9. Another nice angle of the corridor.

Pix 10. Urinals for the males.

Pix 11. A closer view of the Urinal Trough for the Males (Student)

Well, SMK Tung Hua really fortunate to have a "starred" toilets for its Staff as well as the students and what the School should do now? It's very important that the school should help to change the mindset of the student or perhaps, formed a Club of the "QRAM" (Quality Restroom Association Malaysia). It'll be another first for Sibu School in Sarawak. Whaaaaaat do you think???

Miri's "Green" vs Sibu's "Open" Concept Public Toilet.

2011-07-15T00:06:00.000-07:00

Glad that Public Toilets in Sarawak are getting "greener" or "environmental" friendlier. Where? Miri had one, now (at Saberkas Area) and Sibu had "Open" Concept (at Sibu Gateway) including a few Public Toilets of these nature ..."Green " or "Environmental'" few years back. Whatever, "Green" or "Environmental" friendly or "Open" concept Public Toilets, these toilets use less lighting (during the day), more airy, dry up quickly due to high headroom, vast openings and Glass panel roofing.

Well, it would be more "Greener" or "Environmental" friendlier if Public Toilets could be installed with rain water harvesting devices. Sibu had a few schools toilets which had been recently built & installed with these extra facilities (rain harvesting devices plus open concept).

Photo 1. Miri' s "Green" Public Toilet (at Saberkas Area)

Photo 2. Sibu's "Open" Concept (at Sibu Gateway).

Photo 3. Side View - "Open" Concept Public Toilet (at Sibu Gateway, Sibu.)

Certainly really good that the authority or authorities are trying to build toilets or better concept toilets for the public use but really sad to say that mindsets of most users had not been changed...vandalism, improper use of toilets are still rampant. Mind you, public toilets today is not like those of yesteryear's..badly built and dirty. Today, most of the local authorities are spending thousand of ringgits to build public toilets as well as to upgrade the toilets esp. the public toilets. and as well as providing fund to maintain them. What's do you say?

Pengauditan dan Menarafan Bintang Tahap Kebersihan Tandas Awam Dikawasan Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan di seluruh Malaysia 2011 (Auditing and Star-rating of all the Public Toilets in all the Local Authorities throughout Malaysia 2011.)

2011-06-15T04:47:00.000-07:00

All the Local Authorities (Councils) were informed by Feudal Ministry of Local Government, Kuala Lumpur to carry out the auditing and star rated their Public Toilets in their Municipalities or areas for the year 2011. This grading & star rating exercise will run from 23rd May to 23rd June, 2011. In fact, Sibu Municipal Council had been doing the rating of their Public Toilets every month and the grading report was submitted to the Council Standing Committee Meeting every month.

This Auditing & Star rating from Feudal Ministry of Local Government, Kuala Lumpur will be a special one in addition to the monthly grading.

Sibu Municipal Council was given the following Grading Format to use and was written in Bahasa Malaysia (our national language).

Page 1.

Page 2

Summary.

Sibu Toilet Council Chairman, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew Speaks......

2011-06-14T21:06:00.000-07:00

A local press release on 5th June 2011 in the local Chinese Daily (See Hua) by STC Chairperson, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew stressed on the importance of School Toilet Cleanliness and Maintenance. The School authorities should pay more attention to the cleanliness & maintenance of their toilets and parents can forward thier suggestions to Sibu Toilet Council concerning the condition of the school toilets as well as the improvement of the toilets. Sibu Toilet Council will try to convey their suggestions to the School Authority and the Education Department (if necessary).

Sibu Toilet Council's record showed that a few school toilets in Sibu had been upgraded or new toilets were built due to the effort of its Chairperson, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew.

Toilet at OTAGO Museum.

2011-03-29T21:55:00.000-07:00

Miss Debbie Price from IS section of OTAGO University told me that one toilet is worth seeing and it's close by at the Otago Museum and it's quite a small museum as compare to our national museum. Well, I only interested in Toilet only.

A glance in the Museum's Toilet, well, it's very Clean and little bit of different is that the toilet seat was colorful and 2 posters were hanged right in front of the men's. ........

A. A very colorful Toilet Seat Cover

B. Two (2) Posters in front of the Urinals.

C. Clearer View of the Poster.

D. Another View of the Poster.

E. All the Facilities in the Toilet.

Well, no doubt it's very simple but it carry a message that toilet can be used as a place for dissemination of information, knowledge or for advertisement like using the posters.

A Small Toilet in the land of the Kiwi ( Dunedin, New Zealand.)

2011-03-28T14:07:00.000-07:00

It had been quite a while since I last wrote on this blog. Got really disappointed cos' pictures taken in SM Tung Hua, SK Abang Ali and SK Perbandaran Sibu No. 3's Toilets were lost because of the corrupted disk. Effort gone down the drain. A draft write up of these toilets had been done in this blog while waiting for the pictures. Had to take photos when back to Sibu.

Well, last two days while strolling in City of Dunedin, New Zealand and came across a small structured toilet (only two cubicles) and it's not only unisex but it's also for "OKU " or handicap one. It's free for use and self cleansing toilet as well as electronically operated. It was conveniently located in a car park next to a hyper market..NEW WORLD or CENTER CITY shopping mall. Another special feature of this toilet is sight impaired or blind person friendly and the message in the notice was also engraved in the blind language- Braille .

Both of the toilets were also installed with Sanitac (a disposal bins ) for the ladies. Well, "Grace" and "Shirley were correct that most of the public toilets in Dunedin is really Clean. Maybe due to the Mindset of the people here.

Oh Yes, looking at the Dunedin City Map revealed that only 13 such public toilets were installed within the City.

1. The Front View of the Toilet.

2. The Notice Board at the Entrance- noted the engraved braille on the board.

3. The Rear View of the Toilet.

4. The Door (electronically operated) to the Cubicle.

5. The Toilet Paper dispenser

6. The transparent Roofing - a natural lighting

7. All the Facilities inside the Cubicle.

8. The grab bar.

9. The Sanitact or the container for the convenience of the ladies.

The National Celebration of World Toilet Day 2010 & National Environmental Health Seminar 2010.

2010-11-22T03:05:00.000-08:00

Today (22.11.2010), Environmental Health Section of the Feudal Ministry of Local Government, Kuala Lumpur organize the National level of the Celebration of the World Toilet Day at Hotel Legend, KL with the Prize giving of the Clean Toilet 1Malaysia Awards at the Main hall of Hotel Legend, KL.The Function was graced by the Feudal Minister of Housing & Local Government, KL,YB Dato' Wira Chor Chee Heung. The awards were categorized into the following section:-

Public Toilets under Local Authorities
Public Toilets under Shopping Complexes.
Public Toilets under Restaurants.
Public Toilets under Primary Schools.
Public Toilets under Secondary Schools.

It was also announced by the Minister that another 2 categories of Public Toilets awards was dropped due to unforeseen circumstances. Sibu Municipal Council's entry of the Conceptual Public Toilet at Sibu Town Square Phase II was in the shortlisted of among the top 6 in the Local Authority Categories.Looking from the photos taken for the top 3 categories of the public toilets and we had indeed overlooked a few points.Better Luck next time!.The Ceremony of this awards was a very grand one and a lots of goodies or souvenirs to take back. A very good experience for STC.

Was equally surprised that there were exhibition of products & Services and Government Department and a Seminar on the Environment Health was organized long side with this Launching of the Awards cos' I only had the invitation for this launching and heard that there was another official notification of this Seminar that came later. Anyway, since we are here, what's about joining the Seminar.The Seminar consisting of 5 sessions for 2 days with about 14 papers were presented from experts ranging from toilets to environmental issues.The hall were full of participants from government departments and private sectors.

1. Photo: National Environmental Health Seminar in session.

2.Photo: Side Decor of the Hall.

3. Photo : Dr Pani with YB Dato' Wira Chor Chee Heung (Fedual Minister of Housing & Local
Government,KL)

4.Photo: Dr. Pani showing the minister the cleaning of floor with "Green Machine"ProVap 7
Vac Steam Cleaner.

5. The Green Machine- ProVap 7Vac Steam Cleaner provide efficient cleaning and sanitising with the
added benefit of a chemical injection facility.

6. Photo: One of the company exhibitors- friends.

7. With En. Syed and a beautiful lady from Econax at their booth.

8. The Seminar in session on the 2nd Day (on 23.11.2010)

9.The Registration Crew from KPKT, KL and preparing the Certificate of attendance for the participants.

Yes, nearly forget, the exhibitions of Sanitary Services & products were at the shopping lobby of the Mall, KL i.e. on the ground floor and a total of 20 booth in the exhibition.

"Clean Toilet Seminar" in conjuction with World Toilet Day 19th November 2010

2010-11-20T11:32:00.000-08:00

The 19th November is the World Toilet Day and this year (on this Day),Sibu Municipal Council/Sibu Toilet Council celebrated this day in a small scale,organizing "Clean Toilet Seminar " and as well as the launching of Posters on the "Vandalism in Public Toilets" & "Care for the Next Users". There is a session of on-the-spot Cleaning of Toilet practical . Nearly missed this, there was also a small scale of exhibition of toiletries products by the Kimberly Clark agent. This round, most of the participants were from the Government Departments in this central region of the States, non governmental organizations, public toilets' operators from government & private sectors, and some coffee shop operators. we are expecting the group from education department but unfortunately, it was the last day of the school term , guess, most probably,they were busy. The Guest of Honor is our Mayor, YB Chairman, Datuk Tiong Thai King.

The "Clean Toilet Seminar" consists of the introduction of Sibu Toilet Council, some Toilet facts, most important of all, the Cleaning process, care of Toilets and the practical session on the on the spot cleaning which included use of cleaning solutions in one of our public toilet at Sibu Town Square.

On the posters, we don't have our own posters until this launching and now, we had 9 posters on the public toilets and its educational messages.This is our first try!

The practical session of on-the-spot cleaning was conducted by one of the Sibu Cleaning Contract Specialist and he had been in Sibu for quite numbers of years doing the cleaning contracts with private as well as the government sectors. Use of cleaning solutions and personal cares were his topic for that day.

The feedback from the participants were that they were very eager to get hold of our soft copy of our talks and they said that they are going to do themselves. Well, our talks' modial was not created for this seminar but it's our observations & experiences gathered from various places and our own practices. It's for sharing.

Thanks also goes to the Feudal Ministry of Local Government and Housing, KL for the provision of funds and support from our state Ministry of Environment and Public Health,Kuching for organizing this Seminar.

1. The hall at RH Hotel, Sibu.

2. The Seminar in progress.

3 .MC giving introduction of the Seminar with the Guest of Honor at the Stage.

4. The Guest of Honor, YB Datuk Tiong Thai King giving his Speech.

5. Seminar in session.

6.Exhibition Booth of Kimberly Clark Agent.

7. Practical Training and Demo Session.

8. The Backdrop.

The 10th World Toilet Summit in the United States.

2010-09-20T06:09:00.000-07:00

I was informed by my Toilet Council Chairman, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew that this Year's World Toilet Summit is in USA and where in the US? Well, it in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from October 31st to November 3rd, 2010. It's an auspicious period.....10th Summit in October (10) in the Year 2010 (another 10). It's a 10-10-10. It's quite costly to travel to the US and can forget about going to the US. But, we are going to celebrate the World Toilet Day 19th November 2010 with Toilet Maintenance Course, exhibitions of toiletries & sanitary wares in Sibu.

For those who like to know more about the World Toilet Summit, they can log in to the WTS website at...http://worldtoilet.org/ or at FaceBook ...http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Toilet-Summit/

4th Annual General Meeting 2010-Quality Restroom Association Malaysia (QRAM)

2010-07-08T08:20:00.000-07:00

The 4th Annual General Meeting was called on 11th June 2010 at Bangsar Seafood Garden Restaurant, One Bangsar, No. 63,Jalan Ara, Bangsar Baru,59100 Kuala Lumpur.Besides the usual presentation of reports, account, and the main agenda of this meeting is the election of 25 nos of National Council Members for the term of Office 2010-2012.

After a lengthy deliberation, YB Datuk James Dawos, Deputy Minister of Tourism Malaysia was elected as the National Chairman. Congratulations to him!.The meeting ended with the dinner at this venue.

(Photo: Meeting in Session Chaired by Sir John Loh Soong Chew)

(Photo: members from the Corporates)

(Photo: YB Dato' Dr James Dawos Mamit, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Malaysia)

(Photo: Meeting in Session)

Interesting Public Toilets from Down Under and Land of the Moari.

2010-07-07T15:04:00.000-07:00

Hope that visitors from this part of the globe won't be surprised to see the Public Toilets of their own countries/areas posted in this blog. These toilets are like those in Malaysia but the different is that these public Toilets were installed in Recreation Park areas (in a seclude corner) of Hyde Park, Sydney.

In Brisbane,capital of Australian state of Queensland, the Public Toilets in its China Town was found in one of the shop house lot which we seldom or don't see in my part of Town. A very good idea of providing toilets' facilities in a crowded or no available space for construction of toilets.

In the land of the Maori, one Public Toilet in its Recreation Park of "One Tree Hill" areas, a Cornwall Park, Auckland, NZ found having built with the similar concept with our very own tunnel Toilet in Sibu Lake Garden Phase II. The Cornwall Park's toilet structure was just like a small dungeon, with its entrance going into the ground and the best of all, this toilet had the facilities to harvest the rain water but only for the urinals.

1. Hyde Park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Two (2) automatic Public toilets (like those found in the Street of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) but these two were found in seclude corner of the famous Hyde Park at the eastern side of Sydney Central Business District. Australian Fifty (50) cents per entry and the interior, it's more or less like those auto toilets in our country (Malaysia).

(Photo: The Toilet)

(Photo: Another View)

(Photo: User information)

(Photo: Interior of the toilet- Sanitary Bin)

(Photo: Interior of the Toilet- Wash hand basin)

(Photo: fold able diaper changing Platform)

2. Chinatown in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Toilet facilities in the Shop house lot and this could be the solution for providing Toilets' facilities in the crowded or no space for construction of Public Toilets.

(Photo: Front View)

(Photo: Entrance to the Toilet)

(Photo: Toilet Cubicles)

(Photo: Washing Basins)

(Photo: OKU /handicap Toilet)

3. Cornwall Park (One Tree Hill ) in Auckland, New Zealand.

A similar concept of Public Toilet with Sibu Lake Garden Phase, Permai and it's a bit better cos' of the rain water harvesting facilities. It could be called a "dungeon" Toilet.

(Photo: Front View of the Toilet )

(Photo: Top View/Roof of the "Dungeon" Toilet with bench )

(Photo: Entrance to Male Section of the Toilet)

(Photo: Enterance to the Female Section of the Toilet)

(Photo: Corridor into the Toilet)

(Photo: Rain water holding tank above the urinals)

(Photo: SS grille plateform for urinals)

National Toilet Expo & Forum (Natef) 2010 in Kuala Lumpur.

2010-07-06T08:42:00.000-07:00

The season of the NATEF or National Toilet Expo & Forum 2010 is on and this time is back to the Klang Valley in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur on 20th-21 July 2010 at Berjaya Times Square.It had been said that the annual function (NATEF) will be held outside the Klang Valley for 2 year and be back to HQ on the third year. Let's go and meet the toilets' experts and exhibitors of Sanitary products. Hear what's they are going to say ...all about toilets.

Registrations can be done online and log on to the QRAM website for the registration form at http://www.qram.org.my/natef or email info@qram.org.my

Sarawak Toilet Association (STA) -2nd Annual General Meeting

2010-06-06T23:19:00.000-07:00

Today, 10th May 2010 @ 9.00 am , a Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sarawak Toilet Association or " Persatuan Tandas Sarawak " was called at State Ministry of Environment and Public Health or "Kementerian Alam Sekitar Dan Kesihatan Awam" ( or "KASKA") , Kuching by the State Sarawak Toilet Council chaired by YB Datuk Micheal Manyin , former Minister in charge of KASKA. This AGM was due for two (2) years already and was mandatory as the submission of the Annual Report to Registrar Of Society (ROS) was due. Failure to do so, the association would be deregistered . This meeting was also to discuss the handing over the duties of the Chairman and the Office bearers or main Committee to the incoming committee.

This meeting resolved that the next post of the Chairperson should be the Minister in charge of this Ministry and while the Vice chairperson should be the Assistant Minister of the Ministry and the Secretary of the Association be the Principal Secretary of the Ministry.

All the members of the Association are from the local Authorities and it was suggest that the members should also be recruited from the hotel Industries, Tea & Coffee Shop and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

The meeting ended in about 2 hours and this Association would definitely be around for good.

(Photo: YB Datuk Micheal Manyin chairing the Meeting)

(Photo: Members from all Local Authority)

(Photo: Meeeting in session)

(Photo: Meeting in Session)

Xin Fu Yuen Methodist Church's Common Toilet.

2010-05-05T18:06:00.000-07:00

During the visit to Xin Fu Yuen Kindergarten with Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew on 23.04.2010 morning , I was told that the Church (Xin Fu Yuen Methodist) had recently renovated their Common use toilets and was quite nicely done. The Kindergarten is right next to the Church. Well, what's about having a look?

1. The Front Entrance

2. The Partition ( Aluminium Louvres) providing very good natural Ventilation.

2. Hand washing and Child Diapper areas (at Male Toilet's entrance.)

3. Diapper Cubicle at Female Toilet's Entrance

4. The Seating type of Toilet's bowl and with grab bars (people friendly)

5. Urinals for Males

6. The Squating type of toilet (People friendly too)

These toilets are quite clean & dry, mix & matching of painting is quite well done and most important of all, the concept of bringing or separation of washing areas from the main Toilet cubicles will keep the toilet dry which can be observed in this Toilet. A very good job done! Keep it up!.

Xin Fu Yuen Kindergarten's Toilets.

2010-04-22T23:35:00.000-07:00

Today, 23rd April 2010, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew, Cr. Patrick Tong (Public Health Standing Committee Chairperson) and Sibu Toilet Council Committee visited Xin Fu Yuen Kindergarten, Jalan Brooke Drive, Sibu to have a look of the newly renovated Toilets for the kids.

Infact, Cr. Robert Lau and STC committee had visited this toilets prior to the renovation last year or beginning of this year. This Kindergarten consists of one block of 3 storey building and number of Student (Kids) about 500 to 600 heads. The cost of the renovation is about RM 60,000.00 and the design & plan of the Toilets was done by parents of the kids for the 3 floors' toilets..

Photo: Welcome by the board members of the Kindy.

Photo: Cr. Lau Hui Yew (STC, Chairperson) talking to the Kids.

Photo: Talking to the reporters.

Photo: Talking to the reporter

Photo: Low Trough urinal

Photo: Cute mini toilet bowl for Kids.

Photo: Cute Mini toilet bowl.

Photo: Lowly installed washing basin for Kids.

Photo: Pipe music or PA installed on every floor of the Toilets.

Photo: Cr. Patrick Tong Hing Lee ( Chairperson, SMC Public Health & Municipal Services Committee) presented the Hand Sanitizer & Toilets' song CD to the Committee of the Kindergarten School Board

New paper cutting (from local newspaper) of the Visit.

Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (STC Chairperson) goes to Parliament.

2010-04-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

Last Night, the radio station announced that Sibu Municipal Council's Councilor Mr. Lau Hui Yew (also,Sibu Toilet Council Chairperson) was the candidate for the Parliamentary by-election for area P 212 (MP Sibu) on SUPP Ticket. He is the cousin brother of the Late Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew (MP for Sibu and deputy Federal minister of Transport, KL)

Today 13th April 2010, most of our local newspapers flashed the headline news of Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (a political "Star" in the making). He is quite a nice fellow ,very considerate and very passionate about clean toilets. Really hope that he will campaign for Clean Toilets in National Level like STC slogan, " Leading the Nation in Washroom hygiene"

Our best wishes to him and hope that he can continue the Legacy and Quest of the late Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew for "Siburien".

Sekolah Menegah Tung Hua (Tung Hua Secondary School) 's proposal of one block of New Toilet for the Student.

2010-04-12T19:37:00.000-07:00

It was on 29th March 2010 morning , I got a call from Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (STC chairman ) that the PTA of the School asked him to go to the school to inspect the toilets with the intention of proposing the construction of new toilets as the existing cluster toilets were old & the number is not sufficient to serve the population of the increasing student. We were brought around the school and the photo taken showed the location of the proposed toilets as well as the existing ones.

Photo: Cr. Robert Lau with School Senior Assistant and PTA committee)

(Photo: Infront of one of the cluster toilet)

(Photo: Looking at the window opening of the Cluster Toilet)

(Photo: with the PTA members)

(Photo: Proposed Site of the new Toilet)

(Photo: Proposed site the new toilets)

(Photo: Another angle of the proposed Toilet)

(Photo: Existing cluster toilet interior)

(Photo: Existing Cluster Toilet's interior)

Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew promised to sponsor for the technical drawing of the toilet and the proposed to be of Open concept with high roofing with lot of natural ventilation and hand washing facilities be separated. This will keep the floor dry at all time. The estimate cost or the proposed cost would be around 150K -200K (Malaysian Ringgit). The school will provide the space and looking for monies/fund would be the responsibilities of the PTA.

The Latest Update........ Sure Lucky fellas, the PTA managed to get 150K ringgit from the Federal Fund announced during the just concluded Parliamentary Election for SIBU. I think it was Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (the candidate for the Parliament Seat) helping them to get the fund.

Local Press Release -Borneo Post (Layout Plan)

Local Press Release (Borneo Post)

Farewell to the Late YB Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew.

2010-04-09T07:43:00.000-07:00

(Photo from the Staronline: the Late YB Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew)

The Late YB Datuk Robert Lau Hu Chew passed away today (9th April 2010) aged 68 years at his KL Residence at about 11.18 am (from the national news). Sadly missed but fondly remembered as the top campaigner for Clean Toilets in Malaysia. He was given a nickname as the "Malaysian Toilet King" by our beloved PM Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak for his involvement & contributions towards the Clean Toilets Campaign in Malaysia. He was the founder chairperson of Quality Restroom Association Malaysia (QRAM) and held the post for 3 terms.

We, the "Siburien" do really miss him very much as he was our MP and especially all the staff of Sibu Municipal Council, Sibu, Sarawak as he was the Mayor for a few years before moving to KL for the ministerial post. New toilets were built and old toilets were upgraded especially during his tenure as the deputy Federal Minister for Housing & Local Government, KL and not forgetting the 1st Malaysian Model Toilet for School was built in SIBU.

Farewell, the beloved late YB Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew and keeping fingers crossed that there will be someone like you who will continue your legacy and Quest for Clean toilets in Malaysia.

Hope that the Toilets' stories does not end here when you are not around !

Our heartfelt Condolences to his family on their recent bereavement.

Lastly, to understand more about him and his achievements can be read from his blog at http://www.roberthclau.com/en/about-me/

A Tribute to the Late Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew

Public Toilets (with Special Features) in Sibu Municipal Council jurisdiction.

2010-03-19T10:55:00.000-07:00

In Sibu Municipal Council's jurisdiction, there are quite a few specially designed public Toilets (with special features) and these Public toilets are found either in Sibu Central Business District (CBD) area or in outskirt areas in the community garden or parks which worth visiting or seeing. Let me be your tourist guide and come along visiting these specially designed Public Toilets (in Sibu) in this blog.

1. The Tunnel or Hidden Public Toilet at the 2nd Phase of Sibu Lake Garden

opposite Sibu General Hospital, Jalan Oya, Sibu.

This Public Toilet was the joint project between Sibu Municipal Council and the National

Landscape Department (or Lanskap Negara) some year back. This toilet was part of

the feature in the Water Feature Section of the Sibu Lake Garden . A well hidden public Toilet

with 2 cubicles for Female , 1 cubicle & two urinals for Male & a common area for the

washing Sinks and according to the Municipal Architect, En Abu , this is the embedded

Structure which the whole concrete structure of the toilet was covered with earth.

Well to me it's just like the Tunnel or under ground.

(Photo 1: The whole Toilet was totally hidden)

(Photo 2: The Entrance to the Toilet)

(Photo 3 : The Entrance from the interior of the Toilet)

(Photo 4: The Circular Opening providing the natural Lighting & Ventilation during the day time)

(Photo 5: all the washing Sinks were installed below the C. Opening and any spillage of water
will self drying)

(Photo 6: The Female Section with two Cubicles with the pebbles filled drains with natural lighting & ventilation provided by the grilles cover above)

(Photo 7: Two Urinals with one Cubicle at the Male Section)

(Photo 8: Note the pebbles filled drain for drainage )

(Photo 9: Flushing Cistern installed at the Side)

(Photo 10: Pebbles filled drain)

(Photo 11: The M.S Grilles above the ground (outside ) doubled the ventilation & lighting vent and also the walking path)

(Photo 12: View from the Underground)

(Photo 13: the MS Grilles from the Underground)

(Photo 14: the MS Circular Opening above the Ground)

(Photo 15: The Closer view of the MS Circular Opening)

(Photo 16: Closer view of the MS Circular Opening and look like in the Jail)

(Photo 17 : Another close view)

(Photo 18: From the Top of the Public Latrine showing water feature (suppose to be filled with

Water)

(Photo 19 : Another view showing the water feature area and at the further end is the food court under construction which is in the 3rd Phase of the Sibu Lake Garden)

Well, will be showing more the specailly designed toilets....................................................at the First Phase of Sibu Lake Garden, etc.,

World Toilet Summit & Expo 2009 at SUNTEC Singapore.

2010-01-10T16:52:00.000-08:00

This is the ninth year of the World Toilet Summit & Expo 2009 after its first started in Singapore in the Year 2001 and had been an annual event held in major cities around the Globe. This Year theme is " Creating the Blueprint for a sustainable Sanitation Marketplace", the conference sessions and panel discussions also include the reviews of best practices, standards and polices, new technologies , and financing sanitation solutions.

The event venue is at SUNTEC Singapore and Exhibition Hall was at the Level 6, Conference at Ballroom 1 (Level 2) and Level 3. It's was a 3 day event and really disappointing for not able to attend all the sessions as the Day 2 session was at 2 venues with different papers & discussions. All the papers presented by the speakers can be downloaded from the WTO websites as according to Mr. Jack Sim (WTO Founder)

(Photo: STC Chairperson Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew and QRAM PR Mr. Eugene at the conference)

The Exhibition was at Level 6 of SUNTEC Singapore and restricted to trade visitors . A total of about 50 over exhibitors. Most of these exhibitors were from the cleaning machinery agents & factories, cleaning agents and toiletries & sanitary ware agents. Quality Restroom Association Malaysia (QRAM) and its member was there too. Our STC Chairperson , Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew was there too.

(Photo: At QRAM Booth with President & Committee Members )

(Photo: The Evergreen En. Said of QRAM)

(Photo: Mr. Jack & Box )

(Photo: Trying to seat the box toilet)

(Photo: Box for Toilet? Shit Box)

(Photo: Closer view of Shit Box)

The Size of the Box (Shit Box) was similiar to our local 3.5 kg Crackers's tin container and some of the visitors said that we can use that instead and it's more heavyduty. How's that??

(Photo: Trying ( just demo only) the plastic urinal and how's about installing in Sibu Parks?)

(Photo: External View -Plastic Cubicles for VIP)

(Photo: Inner view of the VIP Cubicle)

(Photo: Toilet bowl and handwash Basin)

(Photo: snap of the OKU toilet at SUNTEC Singapore, note the simplicity of the installations for the handicap or OKU)

Closing Ceremony of the World Toilet Summit & Expo 2009 is on 4th December 2009 (Day 3) and grand finale of this closing is the WTO Hall of Fame awards , this award was for those involved individuals involved in the campaign or championing for the Clean toilets & education in his or her own country. This Year2009, the awards goes to Our very Own Federal Deputy Minister of Transport Malaysia, YB Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew (Ex QRAM Chairperson and former federal Deputy Minister of Housing & Local Government Malaysia.) , Ms Tan Puay Hoon , President Restroom Association of Singapore and another recipient was from overseas (cant recall her name).

(Photo: QRAM Chairperson, Mr. John Loh giving his speech on behalf of YB Datuk Robert Lau)

(Photo: Mr. Jack Sim presenting the WTO hall of fame award and Mr. John Loh received the award on behalf of YB Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew)

(Photo: WTO Hall of Fame Award)

(Photo: STC Chairperson Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew holding the Award for photo session)

(Photo: QRAM Top Men & Women with Award)

(Photo: A closer view of the Award.)

(Photo: another view)

Our Heartiest congratulations to YB Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew for the Award from Sibu Toilet Council Chairperson & Members. Checking from the WTO website, WTO Wall Of Fame Column cant get the latest update last month or else, you could pick up some information on the latest WTO Wall Of Fame recipients.

It was quite an interesting and knowledge gaining trip.

The World Toilet Summit & Expo in Singapore.

2009-09-25T01:22:00.000-07:00

This 9th World Toilet Summit & Expo 2009 returns to Singapore and will be held from 2 to 4 December at the Suntec Singapore.

Singapore is also the headquarters for the World Toilet Organisation (WTO) and MP Asia, organisers of WTSE 2009. There will be a lot of exhibitions on toilets, sanitary products , toilet related Services and latest technologies on toilets.

In this coming World Toilet Summit & Expo, I am sure that you will meet the top toilet campaigners like the WTO founder, Mr. Jack Sim, African Toilet King , Mr. Trevor Mulaudzi (Dr. "Shit"), Indian Toilet Entrepreneur & Builder Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak (founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organization in India) and sure going to miss the Korean toilet campaigner for Toilet, His Excellency, the Late Sim Jae Duck (Founder of World Toilet Association) as he has passed away in January '09 in his native city of Suweon , south of the Korean Capital , in his USD 1.6 mil toilet bowl shaped house/Mansion. Sadly missed but fondly remembered a man who was born in the toilet & stayed in a toilet bowl shaped house.

For more information of this Summit and Expo 2009, do visit the website of the World Toilet Organisation at http://www.worldtoilet.org/ or http://www.worldtoiletevents.com/

See you there !

Best Media Award 2008

2009-07-29T22:20:00.000-07:00

Sibu Toilet Council blogspot.com was awarded the Best Media Award 2008 for its contributions in the promoting of Clean Toilet activities and I meant this website/blog . It's the effort of all the toilet Council Committee & Staff. Special Thanks should goes to the Sibu Municipal Council Secretary or the CEO, Mr. Hii Chang Kee , Toilet Council Chairperson , Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew and Council Chairman, YB Datuk Tiong Thai King & Deputy Ybhg. Daniel Ngieng.

This award was given on the 3rd QRAM annual general meeting on the night of 23.07.2009 in Bangsar Seafood Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. The category of this award is for the best Media in promoting of Clean Toilet in the electronic media i.e internet. This award supposed to be given in the last National Toilet Forum & Exhibition (Natef) 2008 in Serembam, Negeri Sembilan.

This the effort of Friends, Staff of Sibu Municipal Council and all the campaigners for Clean Toilet in Sibu and Malaysia.

The Launching of National Level Public Cleanliness Campaign against Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1).

2009-07-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

The Launching of the National Level Public Cleanliness Campaign against the Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) or " Kempen Kebersihan Awam bagi menangani pendemik Influenza A (H1N1) Peringkat Kebangsaan" was held on 20th July 2009 at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur organised by Federal Ministry of Housing & Local Government , Malaysia. Our Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was the guest of honor and he was the one who launched this National Level Campaign. The Federal Minister of Housing & Local Government and the Deputy Minister, Federal Minister of Health were also present during the launching.

The National Launching was followed by a Seminar in the afternoon and speakers were from the Government, Private sector and NGO (Quality Restroom Association Malaysia or QRAM). The topic of this Seminar were on the present situation of the H1N1 in Malaysia, Personal Hygiene (hand washing) and cleanliness of Public Toilets. Three (3) papers were presented in the Seminar. Tuan Syed (from QRAM ) was one of the speakers and who is avid campaigner for toilet cleanliness in Malaysia.

The followings are some of the leaflets distributed during the Campaign:-

A few interesting points from the Speakers which worth pondering......

"Peraturan 5 S " of TOILET maintenance and cleanliness.

1. Seiri (整理) Sort / Sisih
2. Seiton (整頓) Set / Susun
3. Seisō (清掃) Shine / Sapu
4. Seiketsu (清潔) Standardization/Seragam
5. Shitsuke (躾) Self Discipline / Disiplin Diri

The 10 most likely public Places where germs are found

1. Playground or "Taman permainan "
2. Railings in Bus stop and hand rails in Buses or "Rel besi di perhentian/di dalam bas "
3. The Public Toilets or "Tandas awam "
4. Trolleys in Shops /Supermarkets or "Pemegang troli membeli-belah"
5. Escalator hand rails or "Pemegang eskalator "
6. The Arm rest of Chair or "Tempat merehatkan tangan di kerusi "
7. The button of Drink Dispensing Machines or "Butang mesin jualan "
8. Pen Sharing or "Pen yang dikongsi"
9. Public Telephone or "Telefon awam "
10. Lift Button or "Butang lif "

The Strict Personal Hygiene is still the best preventive measure against the Influenza A (H1N1) or any contagious diseases.

Auditing on the Cleanliness of all the Sibu Municipal Council Public Toilets.

2009-07-14T21:38:00.000-07:00

Sibu Municipal Council had started the auditing of all the Public Toilets under it's jurisdictions and the format used for the auditing is from Ministry of Housing & Local Government's Environmental Health unit or "Bahagian Kesihatan Persekitaran "(BM). The Auditing Format is in our National Language. Sibu Municipal Council will be doing a half yearly auditing besides the daily inspections.

The Format of the auditing will covered the Physical & Maintenance aspects of the Public Toilets and marks will be given after each auditing.

The marks given will determine the level of Cleanliness of these Toilets as follows:-

(A) Excellence = above 90

(B) Good = 81 to 90

(D) Dirty = below 60

Those found dirty or not up to the Standard might have his or her Tender terminated (in the case of the engaged public toilet cleaners) and also the toilets would be closed for thorough Cleaning.

This is the Auditng Format used by Sibu Municipal Council.

The result of the auditing of the Sibu Municipal Council's Public Toilets will be displayed in this blog when completed.

Liquid Soap Dispenser.

2009-05-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

Sibu Municipal Council is now campaigning or encouraging all the eateries to provide Liquid Soap Dispensers for the convenience of their patron/customers. The Sibu Municipal Council might make it mandatory and will be including this facilities in the licensing Conditions of the eateries. Failure to comply might resulted in a penalty of a fine and a demerit point in the annual grading of the premises. Council is quite serious in this implementation.

1. Press release of the Use of the Soap dispensers in eateries by Sibu Municipal Council.

Sibu Toilet Council was also instructed to ensure that all Council Public Toilets or any toilets in the council buildings which public had the assess to be provided with liquid soap dispensers.(Leadership by example) Council had a total of 34 toilets' facilities located in Public libraries, Swimming pools, Markets, Bus terminal and in Community Parks/ gardens and Halls.

2. "Leadership by example" was the topic in the press report by the local Chinese newspaper that council had installed the soap dispensers to all the public toilets owned by Sibu Municipal Council, Sibu.

There are various type of Liquid /gel/foam Dispensers in the Market and some of them made of plastic, alloy & metal fitted with push button or mechanical device to dispense liquid , gel or foam soap .

3. One type of automatic soap foam dispenser.

4. This is the bottle of liquid hand wash containing alcohol based formulation for cleaning or sanitizing hands.

In the event of any outbreak of any contagious diseases , general public are advised to adhere to the strict personal hygiene and hand washing is one of the personal hygiene practices which is very important as this will minimise the spread of the disease. How to do a proper hand washing ? Many companies involved in the sanitary wares & services had their own sets of guidelines for the hand washing and the World Health Organization (WHO) do also have one.

5. World Health Organization: Hand scrub & Hand wash.

Our toilet cleaners were also told to make sure that all the public toilet's door knobs, press buttons of the urinals, flushing cistern as well as the faucets or taps are cleansed after each use by the public to prevent cross contamination. We are very lucky that most of our toilets were constructed with the concept of the "Open air" which will dry up very quickly and abundant "Sunlight" will kill germs too. Isn't that environmental friendly?

Happy Toilet School Education Talk 2009-Methodist Mary Hoover Kindergarten

2009-04-03T00:30:00.000-07:00

This is the first outing this year for the Sibu Toilet Council/ Sibu Municipal Council's Health Education Unit conducting the Happy Toilet School Education Talk at the Methodist Mary Hoover Kindergarten, Sibu. The talk started about 9.00 am (on 3rd April 2009) and this time our Target Group is mostly the kindergarten children. Good Habits started from young age.

The Educational talk started with the playing of Toilet Song VCD . This VCD was produced by the "Kementerian Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan" (Federal Ministry of Housing and local Government, Kuala Lumpur) and "Jawatankuasa Kerbersihan Tandas Kebangsaan" (National Council for Toilet Cleanliness (NTCC) ) The songs were present by Malaysian local artistes or Singers and in 3 languages. The Song is "The Public Toilet is Crying". Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (Sibu Toilet Council Chairperson) was also there to present the copies of the VCD to the School Board Chairperson.

1. Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (STC Chairperson) present copies of the Toilet VCD to the School and Mdm. Wong(Assist. Board Chairman) received the VCD on behalf of the School.

2. Mr. Chua Hock Siong ( senior Health Inspector ) is organising chairperson of this Talk.

3. Children watching the Toilet VCD

4. Another pix: Children watching VCD.

3. One of Our Happy School Toilet Speaker, Mr. Lee.

4. Mr. Lee getting one of the Children to answer a quiz about the Toilet.

5. Mr. Lee taking out the goodies for the Children who answer or participate in the Quizzes.

6. The kindergarten Children.

7. Very attentive group.

8. One Smile for the Happy Toilet School Talk.

While most of us were busy during the talk, Mr. Ho (Sibu Toilet Council Member) took his time to get a few snaps of the existing toilets of this Kindergarten and the pictures shown that the toilets required for improvements. We try to talk to the management of this Kindergarten and let our Sibu Toilet Council Chairperson talk to them.

1. Stains to be removed and floor tiling need to be changed.

2. Door frame need to be replaced.

3. Wash hand basins to be made children friendly ?

4. Doors need to be repainted and Cubicles to be brighten up naturally ?

Today, outing is quite a meaningful one and we will try to go to a few more Kindergarten to spread the news of good toilet maintenance and good toilet habits to the young ones.

Malaysian Standard School Toilet for SK Abang Ali, Sibu?

2009-03-16T08:56:00.000-07:00

Today is Saturday, 14th March 2009. Sibu Toilet Council chairperson, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew, Architect Mr. Tang from the "Kumpulan Design" and myself , we visited the Government primary school, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Abang Ali. Well, for what's purpose? it's the Toilet again!

This time as according to STC Chair,Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew that they are going to bid for fund to renovate or re construct another standard toilet for this School. Our purpose is to get the measurements of the existing toilet and the land, it occupied. Yes, was told by Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew that this ideas of having a new toilet for this school was mooted by Cr. Abang Iskandar bin Abang Latip . Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew also said that the rain water harvesting facilities to be incorporated in this toilet facilities and the rain water catchment area is from the roof of the school 's admin block. It's quite difficult to construct a toilet without any fund but I had the confidence in Cr. Robert and Cr. Iskandar that they will come out with the fund. Keeping fingers closed and hoping for the best. Dreams do come true!

1. The School.

Something about this School, "Sekolah Kebangsaan"(SK) Abang Ali Sibu (or formerly Known as SUDC No.1) The school is the Oldest School in Sibu and if not mistaken, being around since Year 1890. The School had been shifted several times and finally in this location. The School was formerly under the charge of Sibu Urban District Council (SUDC) or Present Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and finally handed over to the State Government. Wonder whether it's the first School which was under SUDC or SMC ? Gather from the notice board or the memorial corner of the school, this school was named after one teacher, Mr. Abang Ali bin....who was born in Kuching and was instructed by one of the White Rajah, Charles Brooke in the year 1890 to set up a school in Sibu.

2. Main Entrance to the School

3. Building or Block of the School (admin block)

4. Another view.

SK Abang Ali Sibu is a government school and the medium of education is "Bahasa Malaysia" and the teaching staff with non-teaching staff is about 61 and student is about 800 ++ The ratio of boys and Girls is 50:50.

The toilet which Cr. Robert & Cr. Abang Iskandar bin Abg Latip proposed to take down is a single story with two separate partition for both boys & girl. Boys' toilet had 6 cubicles plus one common urinal and with girls' was provided with 6 cubicles. Teachers and clerical had their own toilets. All the pipes and man holes to this toilet were found cracked and leaking. From the signs and the stains in the drain , we think that the compound of this toilet is subjected to flooding. The areas of this toilet is quite small as compare to Sibu 1st Malaysian Standard Model School Toilet at SK Perbandaran N0.4 and it's about 6.00 ++ by 8.00 ++ metres in size.

5. The view of the Toilet (middle ) from the third floor of the School block.

6. The Entrance to the Toilet.

7. Boys' Toilet with Cubicles.

8. Boys' toilet with common urinal (hidden by the wall)

9. Girls' toilet with cubicles.

10. Cr. Robert Lau with Architect Mr. Tang.

11. The Side view of the toilet.

12. Elevated man hole (note the leakage)

13. Architect Mr. Tang (from KD)

14. What's Cr. Robert doing? Taking the pics of the cracked r.c foundation stilts.

15. Extended waste pipes

Well, again, keeping all our fingers closed and hoping that SK Abang Ali Sibu will be the second school in Sibu Division to get a Malaysian Standard School Toilet.

One last thing , please note that the date printed on all the pics was a bit earlier ...Sorry forget to adjust the date.

The 2nd Sarawak Hornbill Appreciation Award 2008

2009-02-24T20:21:00.000-08:00

Sibu Municipal Council was again in the news and this time, the Town Square Phase II Public Toilet was being awarded for the Outstanding Contribution to the tourism Industry model toilet : Model toilet -Concept category. This competition was organised by the Sarawak tourism federation and the State Ministry of Urban Development & Tourism, Sarawak and the Ceremony was on the night of 20th February graced by the Chief Minister Of Sarawak , Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and the Minister of Urban Development & Tourism, Datuk Micheal Manyin was also present. In fact, Sibu Municipal Council also received another award for the outstanding Contribution to Sarawak Tourism in the Sarawak Culinary Delights category for the "Pasar Malam" (or the night market) during the ceremony.

1. The 2nd Sarawak Hornbill Appreciation Award 2008

1.1 Trophy and framed Certificate.

1.2Trophy

1.3 Nicely Framed Certificate.

Public Toilet at Sibu Town Square Phase II

The location of this toilet is in the areas of the Sibu Town Square Phase II .The building of this public toilet was formerly one of the blocks of the Old Lau King Howe hospital which gave way for the development of the Sibu Town Square Phase II. This Toilet is formed part of the Old Lau King Howe Hospital's Medical Museum's Court Yard. This toilet was built or rather could be said renovated in the Year 2006 and was designed by a local well known architect.

The renovation and construction expenses of this toilet were from Sibu Lau’s Association (NGO) and Sibu Municipal Council. The Supervision of this toilet is under the Sibu Municipal Council’s Landscaping Section & Sibu Toilet Council (STC) and was placed under the maintenance and cleaning by the Landscape Contractor. All the toilet entry collections go to the Cleaning Contractor.

Since the toilet is located in the recreation areas of the Town Square, most of the users of this toilet are visitors as well as the people coming for morning & afternoon walks/exercises.

The most notable features of this toilet are the open concept where more ventilation openings were created through out the toilet buildings and with less partition. Hand cleaning facilities was installed separated from the main toilet areas. The Ladies’ section of the toilet is also installed with low urinal trough especially for the kids (boys) who come with their mothers. A Toilet for Handicap (OKU) is also provided. Another notable feature is the communal urinal’s wall for the male which was constructed with high density glass and is self cleaning with the controlled & continuous flowing of water on the glass wall. This Toilet can be said to be the most users' friendly toilet in Sibu.

1. Front View of the Sibu Town Square Phase II Public Toilet.

2. Front Entrance /Exit.

3. The Water Court Yard (Pond water level follow the tides of the longest river

in Sarawak , the mighty Rejang River)

4. Partition allow natural light during the day time.

3.Internal View- Long Wash hand RC Basin with laminated Frosted Glass

at the bottom and fluorescent light installed underneath this RC basin .

4. The laminated frosted Glass bottom fitted with fluorescent lights and

serve as lighting during the night time for the washers (users).

6. Another close up view.

6. Urinal -Laminated Frosted Glass Wall urinals and fluorescent Light in

between this glass wall for the lighting. Cold water pipe between the glass walls

to the supply water to the top of the glass wall for the flushing of the urinals (Self Cleansing)

7. The hinged S.S. Grill floor for the Gent Users to stand on.

8. Another Close up view of the floor grill.

This public toilet was also installed with the following users' friendly features

for the convenience for the users.

1. The electric hand drier.

2. The Low trough urinal for Kids and in the female toilet portion

especially for the young boys accompanying their mothers.

3. The less fortunate ones (Handicap or "OKU")

3. Your Choice- Seating Type.

4. Your Choice-Squatting type?

5. Take note of the brightness indicating good natural lighting and ventilation.

6. Feeling Tired? Wooden Benches cum the partition walls (to the male &

Female Section of the Toilet) for your use.

Lastly, the newspaper's cutting of the report of the ceremony from our

local press (Borneo Post-Saturday, February 21,2009)

The most environmental friendliest Public Toilet in Sibu.

2009-02-14T22:22:00.000-08:00

There are a lot of nice,nice toilets or public toilets in Kuala Lumpur or in holiday resorts or theme parks around the world and really fortunate that a place like Sibu do had two beautiful public toilets sited in our very own lake Garden and I am very sure that only a handful people knew about this toilet. I took this opportunity to use this toilet and sure that I could be one of few user of this toilet.

This toilet facilities consist of two block building and with shower facilities as well as for the less fortunate ones (disabled). One block for the males and another for the ladies. These toilets are very well ventilated and lighted (natural openings) during the day time which could be observed in the following photos. Can't really described the uniqueness of these toilets in words. Visit them and you will get the feelings!

Asked our Municipal Architect Mr. Abu and I was told that these toilets were built some time in 2004 and was designed by quite a renowned architect in malaysia. He told me that pebbles found collected in big concrete container in the urinal areas, bath/shower room and toilet's cubicles were for planting of small trees. Wow, toilets in the forest !!! Forgot to ask our Municipal Architect Mr. Abu what's the Showers for??? Can we take a swim in the lake and take the shower? well, definitely swimming or fishing is prohibited.

To me as a layman, the two toilets' building roof is just like a big giant leaf covering the building. I'm sure the QRAM member Ar. Hassan will agreed with me.

How to go there? Normally driving will take a few minutes to half an hour from Sibu Town to Sibu Lake Garden at Permai commercial areas. Then you reached the main entrance and parked your vehicle and you take a few minutes walk through the sibu lake garden park.

1. The elevated foot way leading to the toilet.

2. the inner portion of the foot path.

3.The entrance to the toilets (female on the left and Male on the right)

4. Roofing or the opening .

5. The Toilet cubicle.

6. Giant Shower head. Shower cubicles is well ventilated & lighted naturally.

7. Exterior wall -timber (hardwood)

8. Looking from inside the building.

9. The collection of pebbles in the toilet cubicle for the planting of trees.

10. Vandalism -see the missing pipe of the urinal.

11. The roofing opening.

12. The wash hand facilities. ( the basin used look like cooking "wok")

13. The urinal areas looking from outside the building.

14. View from outside.

15. A view from the Toilets.

16. The Female Toilet building.

17. The male toilet building.

18. View- like a giant leaf and the curve of the roof.

(female toilet)

20.View- another giant leaf (male toilet)

21. Another view

The surrounding is very beautiful and compound is quite vast and wondering if these areas can be use for the gathering or activities or outing for our toilet council members.

Public Health & Municipal Services Committee 2009

2009-02-14T21:46:00.000-08:00

From 1st January 2009, new batch of Councillors were appointed and they were assigned to various standing committees of Sibu Municipal Council . This time, most of the "Old" councillors left the council as most of them had served council for quite a numbers of years. Really fortunate Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (Our toilet Chairperson) is still with us and the Sibu Municipal Council. The Standing committee which the Sibu Toilet Council had to report to every month , now is being head by Cr. Ir Patrick Tong , a Chartered Professional Engineer by profession and quite a friendly person. Also, acting Municipal Secretary, Ir. Wong Fu Toh had left Council and Sr. Assistant Secretary Mr. Hii Chang Kee is now the Acting Municipal Council Secretary or the CEO of Sibu Municipal Council. Both of them are very supportive to Sibu Toilet Council.

1. Cr. Patrick Tong (Standing Commitee Chairman) in the middle.

2. The committee members (councillors)

Mr.Sim Jae Duck, Founder World Toilet Association.

2009-01-15T22:42:00.000-08:00

Mr. Sim Jae Duck is the founder of Korean's World Toilet Association and has been championing for the promotion of Toilet in Korea and aboard. He was here in Sibu during the 2nd National Toilet Exhibition & Forum 2007 on the invitation of YB Federal Deputy Minister of Housing & Local Government , Dato' Robert Lau Hui Chiew (MP for Sibu.) He lived in a toilet House (4,508 foot Structure) Really lucky guy ! Quite sad to hear that he passed away last two days. (Don't know it's true or not? ) Anyway, Our heartfelt condolences to his family on their recent bereavement.

Borneo Post (Thursday,January 15 ,2009)

Mr. Sim's Toilet House

H.E Mr. Sim Jae Duck delivering his paper during the 2nd National Toilet Exihibition & Forum 2007 in RH Hotel, Sibu.

Insanitary Toilet.

2008-11-25T21:46:00.000-08:00

We can still see this sort of insanitary toilet use by the village folks in all part of the world and it's quite true that 2.5 billion people in the world lack access to proper toilet facilities as according WTO (World Toilet Organization). I wonder the younger generation had seen this sort of toilet and got pix to share which was taken recently.

1. View of the insanitary Toilet.

2. Interior view of the Toilet.

*Two bricks used as the squatting pads and wonder what's the use of the piece of plank
stuck in the shitting hole (?).

World Toilet Day November 19th

2008-11-18T19:23:00.000-08:00

Yesterday is Malaysian Hawker day (November 18) and today is World Toilet Day(November 19). I would like to share the newspaper cutting and a few pixs taken during the trip to the Natef 2008 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

New Strait Times (Thursday November 20,2008)

Public Toilet along Seremban Highway.

1. Front View.

2. Vanity top.

3. Urinals with partition and spoon drain.

4. Natural lighting and ventilation -ceiling fan.

5. Care for the less fortunate and delicate one.

6. Motorized hawker at the car park of this Highway Public Toilet.

NATIONAL TOILET EXPO & FORUM (Natef) 2008

2008-11-18T00:14:00.000-08:00

This year 2008, "Ekspo & Forum Tandas Kebangsaan " or the National Toilet Expo & Forum (Natef) was held in Klana Resort Seremban, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia on 11-13 November 2008. This is the 3rd year. The slogan for this year gathering is "Zero Dirty Toilet Our Commitment". The NATEF 2008 started with 2 sessions of 1/2 day course of toilet cleaning & maintenance on 11th November 2008 before the expo & forum. The Opening of the Natef Expo & Forum was grace by the YB Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan (Federal Minister of Housing & Local Government, Malaysia) on 12th November 2008.

This Natef 2008 also organize the presentation of prizes for the competitions for the coloring contest for School Children , QRAM Song and the National Quality Toilet Awards 2008 (NOTA 2008) for the all toilets/Restroom operators nationwide for the various catergories as follows:-
A. Restaurants. B. Coffee Shops C. Shopping Centres D. Schools : Kindergarten & Primary (pre school/Standard 1-6) E. Schools : Secondary (Form 1 to Form 6) F. Petrol Stations G. Municipalities : District Councils ("Majlis Daerah") H. Municipalities: Town Council ("Majlis Perbandaran")
I. Municipalities : City Halls ("Dewan Bandaraya") J. Highway R & R stops. More than 150 entries for the various categories had been received.

This inaugural National Quality Toilets Awards 2008 (NOTA 2008) was organized by Quality Restroom Association of Malaysia (QRAM) with the collaboration of the National Toilet Cleanliness Committee (NTCC) under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government , Malaysia.

Sibu Municipal Council/Sibu Toilet Council was represented by Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (STC Chairperson), council staff /STC members Mr. Mike Ho and myself. The speakers of this Natef 2008 were from Japan (Mr. Koo Ue, Chairperson of Japan Toilet Association), Nepal (Mr. Megha Raj Regmi), Thailand (Ms Pariyada Chokewinyoo) and also the speakers from Corporate & Government.

The exhibitors for this Natef 2008 were about 20 from the corporate & government and visitors to the Natef 2008 Exhibition were mostly from the Schools and if not wrong it's about 2,000-3,000 plus school students.

Sibu Municipal Council was awarded the Bronze for the National Quality Toilet Awards 2008 for the Public Toilet at Sibu Town Square Phase II for the category for the Municipalities : Town Council ("Majlis Perbandaran") and while the Sibu Municipal Council/Sibu Toilet Council sponsored 1st Malaysian Model School Toilet at SK Perbandaran No. 4, Jalan Oya , Sibu was awarded the Gold for the categories for Schools. Quite a good outing for Sibu Municipal Council and Sibu Toilet Council.

1. Arrival of YB Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan and YB Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew

2. Opening Ceremony .......

3. Chief judge (Ar. Hassan )for NOTA 2008 sorting out the names of the award winning participants.

4. Gold award for the 1st Malaysian Model Toilet ( SK Perbandaran No. 4., Jalan Oya, Sibu)

5. Group pix for all the winners for NOTA 2008.

6. Klana Resort Seremban.

World Toilet Summit & Expo 2008

2008-11-17T19:21:00.000-08:00

The World Toilet Summit & Expo 2008 was held in The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, Macau from 4th to 6th November 2008 and this event was organised by the World Toilet Organisation and MP international. Macau is a charming city famous for its unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures.

In the general information of this publication, "Sibu Toilet Council" was mentioned as one of the supporting organisations. Indeed, it's an honor to Sibu Toilet Council (STC)and Sibu Municipal Council. Our presence (Sibu Toilet Council/Sibu Municipal Council) was felt with participation of our Senior Assistant Secretary Mr. Hii Chang Kee of Sibu Municipal Council in this Summit.

1. Senior Assistant Secretary Mr. Hii Chang Kee.

2. Speaker (Mr. Jack Sim) of World Toilet organization (WTO) at the Forum.

3. YB Minister, Datuk Robert Lau at Quality Restroom Association Malaysia (QRAM) Booth with Qram members & Mr. Hii .

4. Mr. Hii with YB Minister Datuk Robert Lau and QRAM PR Mr. Eugene Wong.

5. The Sarawak Delegates (Mr. Hii with Mukah District Council, Sibu Rural District Council's Staff & Walikota)

NATIONAL QUALITY TOILET AWARDS 2008 (NOTA 2008)

2008-11-06T17:34:00.000-08:00

In conjunction with the National Toilet Expo & Forum (NATEF) 2008 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, the National Quality Toilet Awards 2008 was one of the events jointly organized by QRAM (Quality Restroom Association) , KPKT & the Seremban Council and participants are invited from general public, local authorities, government & local authorities including the schools to propose their Toilets for the awards.

Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) propose or submit 3 public toilets at Sibu Gateway, Sibu Town Square Phase (old Lau King Howe Hospital building) and Tanah Mas (SEDC) food court for the awards under the "Majlis Perbandaran" category. Very Fortunate to be shortlisted all the SMC submissions and another good new...... the 1st Model School Toilet ( a project by STC) at SK Perbandaran No. 4 was also shortlisted. Hoping for the best.

Today (5th November,2008) , one judge (Ar. En Hassan) from the National Quality Toilet Awards 2008 came to Sibu for the marking and we (STC) are the guide. Sarikei District Council 's "5 stars" toilet was also shortlisted and Ar. En. Hassan was brought to Sarikei straight from the Sibu airport for the marking of the "5 Stars" public toilet. A very nicely done toilet and lucky that the toilet is under the "Majlis Daerah" category.

Sibu Toilet Council also submitted is this "Blog" under the Electronic Media for the award and wonder if this blog is shortlisted for the awards (?).

1. Courtesy call to the Secretary of Sarikei District Council, Sarikei.

2. The Sarikei District Council's "5 Stars" Public Toilet shortlisted in the Competition.

3.Interior of the Toilet.

4. VIP Cubicle.

5. Side view of the "5 Stars" public Toilet.

6. Sibu Gateway public toilet (Our 1st stop from Sarikei)

7. Public Toilet at SEDC food Court, Sibu.

8. Public Toilet at Sibu Town Square Phase II-

Ar. Hassan meeting old friend Cr. Robert Lau

(STC Chairman)

9. At SRK Perbandaran No. 4 with the principal Mr. Charles Wong.(6th November 2008)

10. At the 1st Model School toilet with the principal.

SJK Tung Hua-Happy Toilet Talk & Practical training on proper Toilet Cleaning.

2008-11-05T23:41:00.000-08:00

A special request from the School- SJK Tung Hua, Sibu to conduct the Happy Toilet Talk on School Toilets and practical training on cleaning of Toilets at their School. STC (Sibu Toilet Council ) is quite happy to organize this talk and it's the first time that a practical training on Proper Toilet Cleaning was conducted by STC. The date is on 5th November 2008 and the turn up is very good. We had a total of 1315 student (whole school) participated in the Talk and we selected a few student leaders for the practical training session.

1. Happy Toilet Speaker, PPKP Mr. Lee giving his talk to the Student in Mandarin.

2. Many happy faces and listening to the Talk.

3. Another Scene.

4. What's happening? Why standing up?

Well, they are singing the toilet Song (rap Song).

5. Practical Session with the Toilet Trainer PPKP Mr. Peter Chong

6. Girls & Boys - any idea ?? Toilet Cleaning?

7. Cleaning should start from the Top... (telling the Principal of the School Mdm Wong)

8. Look at the hidden spaces which need the cleaning too.

9. Principal Mdm Wong & Teacher in charge and Students.

10. Trainer PPKP Mr. Peter Chong telling the school Cleaner to clean the walls.

11. Cleaners & Students with Trainer.

12. Final Cleaning -mopping the entrance by the School Principal Mdm. Wong

(Leadership by example?)

Vandalism

2008-09-25T00:38:00.000-07:00

" Vandalism! " is Public Enemy number one . Everywhere you go nation wide, vandalism to public properties is rampant and I think........ toilets are mostly abused. Sibu Municipal Council spent almost Ringgit Malaysia Hundred twenty thousand (RM 120,000) in last eight to nine month this year just to improve the all the Public Toilets' condition and also to make good the defects due to Vandalism. Most of the replacement is the missing handles , ball regulators of the flushing cisterns, broken toilet bowl, bidet sprays, light casings, soap dispensers, electric hand driers , small copper bolts & nuts and removal of the graffiti done to the walls and doors of toilets.Yes, missing water faucets and missing toilets' seats as well as the broken seats are on top of the list.

Help to combat the Vandalism to Public Toilets, please call Sibu Municipal Council- General Line 084-333411 or email : smc@smc.gov.my to report on the incidence of vandalism.

1. Broken Cistern Cover.

2. Missing Cistern Cover

3.Graffiti (One of the worst and this toilet was demolished
and gave way for a mini library)

4. Lighting casing & Tube

was damaged.

5. Lighting Stolen.

6.What's missing? Whole set of flushing faucet.

THE CLEANING PROCESS.

2008-09-24T23:56:00.000-07:00

In any process of cleaning or whatever, we must be prepared and the following are the necessities :-

Tools.
1.Mops, buckets & plunger.
2.Brooms and also with the extended handle for removal of cob webs on the ceilings.
3.Personal Protection-Rubber/Vinyl works Gloves, Eye Protection Glasses
4.Proper Signage informing users of the cleaning
5.Use of plastics toilet brushes & worn out brushes should not be used as the toilet bowel will be
scratched by the worn out brushes.

Cleaners.
1.Training in the Standard cleaning procedures
2.Knowledge in the use of the cleaning agents/chemicals used
3.Knowledge in the operation of mechanical cleaning machines.
4.Good personal hygiene.

Cleaning Method

There is two (2) types of Cleanings or approaches.
1. Cleaning for "Appearance"-cleaning something appears dirty.
2 .Cleaning for "Health"-a higher level of cleaning i.e paying close attention to the cleaning of
toilet bowls , urinals ,wash basins and to high touch areas like toilet seats, flush handles, toilet’s
door knobs, etc.,

Things needed to remember like Use of correct methods of chemical use (including the dilutions),Always cleans or mops from the clean areas to the dirty areas, Counter-check the areas cleaned and Always display warning signs during cleaning operations.

To carry out "spot cleaning" for the toilet with high volume of patrons in order to maintenance the cleanliness at all time. Frequent "de-scaling" with the use of machines to remove stains & odor.

Cleaning Procedures

1. Restocking
- Restock all the paper products including toilet tissue.
- Refill all soap dispenser and air Fresheners.
- Empty trash receptacles.
- Replace plastics liners as required.

2. Cleaning
When cleaning a toilet, always works from top down,ending your work with the floor.

3. Cleaning of glass,mirrors, Sinks etc.,
Clean mirrors, glass windows and chrome surfaces with glass cleaners.Spray and wipe sinks
and counters with cleaner solution or Disinfectant Detergents.

4. Cleaning of Toilet bowl

Clean toilet bowls and inside of urinals daily using Non-acid Bowl cleaner. For fixtures
that have accumulated a water deposit ring, acid cleaner may be used until the water
deposits are removed.

The method used is to force the water over the trap with the bowl mop.Quickly push the
bowl mop head down towards the trap of the toilet pushing the water out and repeat until
the water level had been lowered below the ring line.Remove the excess water from the
bowl mop by pressing it against side of the bowl.

Then, squeeze the acid bowl cleaner directly on the ring and on the bowl mop head. Use
saturated bowl mop head to clean the rim at water outlets. Allow to remain 10 mins. Flush
and rinse out bowl mop.If the ring remains, use grit cloth or pumice stone to remove the
loosened ring.

Spray and wipe all the areas around toilets and urinals with disinfectant detergent
including seatings, handles and porcelain.

5. Clean Walls

Spot clean dirty walls, partitions and pieces of equipments (dryers, dispensers, etc.)
with disinfectant detergent solution.

6. Clean Floors.

Wet mop the entire floor with disinfectant detergent solution and Sweep the floor to remove
large soil accumulations when dry

Lastly, rinse mops, buckets,and wringers and Store supplies and equipments. Last look around to make sure nothing haven’t missed. It's simple as A, B and C.

The A,B,C of Toilet.

2008-09-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

The Slogan for the last National Toilet Forum & Exhibition 2007 was Clean toilet starts with A,B,C and what's A,B,C of Toilet? well, it's the Architecture for "A", Behavior is "B" and "C" is the cleaning process.

Architecture
Design of the toilets plays an important role in the latter stage usually in the cleaning & maintenance of toilets. A good design will not only improved the aesthetic views but also aids/enhance the cleaning of toilet like the provision of natural air & sun light to dry up the toilet during the cleaning.

Behavior
Public education on the proper use of toilet and Provide regular training for the cleaners.

Cleaning process
-Training of cleaners for effective cleaning of the toilets.
-Use of a standardized cleaning process.
-Create a flow Chart detailing steps & sequenced tasks.
-Use of the correct tools & detergents /chemicals.
-Correct methods of cleaning.
-Proper maintenance of the sanitary facilities.
-Maintaining the record.

MALAYSIAN STANDARD For Public Toilets MS 2015: PART 2, PART 3 , PART 4 :2006

2008-09-22T18:07:00.000-07:00

Malaysian Standard for the Public Toilets (MS 2015 : PART 2 : 2006)covered the Inspection aspects or criteria which is a good source of reference for those person or companies involved in the cleaning industries.There two (2) type of inspections as specified in this Inspection Criteria which are inspection and daily checking System. This two (2) methods of assessment apply to the design,cleanliness and facilities of Public Toilets. The final inspections can be used as tool to compare the obtained quality with prescribed quality. The principle of this inspections are based on visual and physical assessment on the degree of absence of disorder in a sample of selected elements of the object (Public toilets) to be inspected. This Standard applies to any party who operates the cleaning of public toilets where the building owner or client shall enforce the implementations and applications fo this standard in a proper manner.

MS 2015: PART 3:2006 talk about the rating of the toilets and the setting up of the seviceabilities profile of the toilet building. The process of rating started with the organsing of the rating, site, conducting the rating, deciding the levels of serviceability of building (toilets) provides ,etc., Also having Cleanliness-scale for the toilet building exterior & surrounding areas and Cleanliness scale for the toilet building exterior and surrounding areas.

MS 2015 : PART 4:2006 is the final part of the MS 2015 for the public toilets and covered the code of practice for the maintenance. It provided a guidance on the basic care and maintenance of public toilet facilities in order to ensure an acceptable degree of cleanliness and user satisfaction which covers public toilets located within buildings (used by occupants as well as by visitors) or as stand alone facilities. It also includes staff responsiblities,cleaning specifications, cleaning requirements and performance management.

Design of PublicToilets-MALAYSIAN STANDARD FOR PUBLIC TOILET -MS 2015: Part 1: 2006

2008-08-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

Malaysians are very lucky to have their own Standard for the Public Toilets and all credits should be given to the "Working group" on the Public Toilets under the authority of the consumer products,Personal Safety and Services industry Standards Committee. Not forgetting the good job of the Department of Standards Malaysia (A federal Ministry). This committee comes up with a Malaysian Standard 2015 (MS 2015) which consisted of 4 parts under the general title PUBLIC TOILETS. and "Part 1: Minimum Design Criteria" being the first of the 4 parts. The PART 1 mostly on Design considerations, Location, No. of Toilet units and Expectations of Users. Having read thro' this part several times and found that this standards (MS 2015:part 1: 2006) is a very good reference for the design of public toilets. There are also the Statutory Provision for the provision of the public toilets as follows:-

1. The Street, Drainage and Building Acts, 1974

- Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (GN. 5178/85):
- Section 39(4) ;
- Section 43 (a),(b),(c) and (d); and
- Section 44 (1) (c).

- Internal sanitary Plumbing By-Laws;
-those who intended to construct public toilets shall comply the provisions in this Act and
By Laws as listed:-

-Part 1: Preliminary
-Part 2:Notices, Plans and Licences
-Part 3:Standards of workmanship and materials
-Part 4: sanitary provisions
-Part 5:Sanitary installations
-Part 6:Internal sanitary lines
-Part 7: Miscellaneous

Those who is interested in obtaining the 4 Parts of the MS 2015 or for further information on the Malaysian Standards, Please log in to the website of Department Of Standard Malaysia (DSM) at http://www.standardsmalaysia.gov.my and look for the MS Online where these Standard Guidelines on MS :Public Toilets can be purchased.

Well, can't write all the details on the design of the Public Toilet from the Malaysian Standard 2015 or else , I will be penalised for infringing the Copyright act.....

Mobile Toilets.

2008-06-03T07:58:00.000-07:00

When a local authority increases in size especially its activities and in areas where toilets facilities cannot be easily reached, Mobile toilets are the options. Sibu Municipal Council had acquired one unit of mobile toilet in the year 1994 . This mobile toilet is the "Arm roll mobile toilet " and consisting of two (2) section one each for each gender with 2 toilet cubicles at each section and one urinal at the male section . This mobile toilet is one of the oldest & biggest mobile toilet unit in Sibu and its movement is by the roll-on & roll- off truck. This "Grand Old Master" (the mobile toilet) had served the local dignitaries, VIP and VVIPs . Besides this Arm roll mobile toilet ("grand old master") and Sibu municipal Council also had a total of 14 units of Single type of mobile toilets consist of 5 units of single type of mobile/Portable (HDPE moulded ) toilets without waste tank , 6 units of single type of mobile/portable unit (HDPE moulded) toilet installed with waste tank below and 3 units of single type of aluminium mobile toilet.

Most of the these mobile toilets were used & placed at various locations during the Sibu Borneo Cultural Festivals at Sibu Town Square , Chinese tomb festivals and other public functions.

Want to rent? The rental of the Arm Roll Mobile toilet is about RM 250 per day which does not include the insurance coverage, and if the rental come from outside sibu , additional charge will have to incur for the transportation, driver & worker's fees (wages & Overtime) , insurance coverage . All the rental had to be approve by the management first. No application forms,just write to the Sibu Municipal Council.

1. The "Grand Old Master" Mobile Toilet.

2. Single Aluminium Type of Mobile Toilet.

3. Single Unit Mobile (HDPE moulded)

Public Toilets in Sibu.

2008-05-29T03:40:00.000-07:00

Somebody asked you, "How many Municipal Public Toilets in Sibu? Where?" . Well, there are 27 municipal run Public Toilets in Sibu and of which 11 municipal public toilets are found in Sibu Central Business District Areas (CBD) and 16 municipal public toilets are located outside Central Business District. These municipal public Toilets are located near to Commercial centres , in Municipal Markets, Hawker food centre outlets as wellas in recreational parks . These public Toilets are maintained by Sibu Municipal Council's direct labor and private contractors. The private contractors of these public Latrine were awarded the contract on the cleaning & maintenance either by quotation or tender. The public toilet entry collections goes to the contractors but the contractors had to pay the monthly public toilets rental to council and they had to pay for the consumption of the water used.

The followings public toilets located in the Sibu Central Business District (CBD) areas :-

1. At Tanahmas area (SEDC Food Court, behind Former Palace Theatre)

2. At Khoo Peng Loong Open Air market.

3. Behind Chinese Opera /Chinese Temple Garden.

4. At the New Multi storey Carpark, Jalan Khoo Peng Loong.

5.At Sibu Central Market, Ground Floor, Workshop Road (Side)

6.At Sibu Central Market, First Floor, Workshop Road (Side)

7.At Sibu Central Market, Ground floor(next to Pork /Fish Stalls), Channal Road (Side)

8. At Sibu Rejang Esplanade, Jalan Maju.

9.At Sibu Gateway, Jalan Mission.

10.At Sibu Town Square (Phase I)

11.At Sibu Town Square (Phase II)- Former Lau King Howe Hospital.

The rest of Municpal Public Toilets found outside Sibu central business district are as follows:-

1. Next to Grand Height Market, Jalan Mantis Commercial areas.

2.At Jalan Belatok Commercial Areas.

3.At Jalan Sukun Lane 4.

4.At Sibu Lake Garden (Taman Tasik Sibu), Jalan Permai.(3)

5. At Kutien Community Garden,Jalan Bukit Lima.

6. At Jubilee Park (Taman Jubli), Jalan Bukit Aup. (3)

7. At Heng Hua Community Garden, Seduan Garden.

8. Sibu Long Distance Bus terminal, Li Hua Jaya Commercial Centre.

9. At Taman Selera Muhibah, Pedada Commercial Centre.

10. At Bandong Commercial Centre, Jalan Bandong.

11. At Padang Penjara, Jalan Awang Ramli Amit.

12.At Tiong Hua Road Market.

13.At Rejang Park Market

14.At Sg. Antu Market.

15.At Sg. Merah market.

16.At Taman selera Harmoni, Jalan Awang Ramli Amit.

A. Sibu Gateway Public Toilet.

B. Sibu Town Square Public Toilet (Phase II)

C. Sibu Town Square Public Toilet (Phase I)

D. Sibu Rejang Esplanade Public Toilet.

E. Sibu Lake Garden (Taman Tasik, Jalan Permai) Public Toilets is one of the most environmental friendly toilets in Sibu. This two(2) toilets were at the far end of Sibu Lake garden.

World Toilet Summit 2007

2008-05-26T02:59:00.000-07:00

This World Toilet Summit 2007 was held in India and at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India from 31st October to 3rd November 2007. This Summit was organized by Sulabh International Social Service Organisation. The founder of this organization is Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak.This organisation has been involved in the construction and maintenance of public toilets or latrines, baths and urinals on behalf of local bodies throughout India. According to Sulabh, only 52 percent of the urban population enjoys basic facilities while the coverage in rural areas is measly 3 percent of the population. (it's quite true and See is believing). This Summit consists of the Toilet Forum and the exhibition of toilet wares & products, Services and recycling program of the selected Indian Schools . A total of 370 participants from 44 countries consisting of the corporates & government agencies and also included Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew (Sibu Municipal Council), Mukah District Secretary, En. Gustian, Senior Health Inspector En. Song Ting Hee (Kapit District Council), a group from Miri City Council lead by Datuk Wee . Yes, nearly forget that a couple was with us.......a doctor from Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and his wife . A very nice and friendly couple . Sorry can't recall his name. Datuk Wee was caught by surprise by the organiser asking him to present a paper. It is quite an experience to go back in time. Why? You see the transportation using horses, camels and donkey too. Cattle, dogs and even pigs running around in New Delhi. People sleeping on road dividers right in the middle of the road. Cow dungs or whatever dung/shit on the roadsides. You even see people doing the nature calls at roadside.

Taking bath is quite an experience to us (Song & Me) Why? We laughed after taking each bath.. you don't have to use any hair creams or gel cos' your hair always stand and very stiff (maybe due to water hardness) .In India, never ever drink even from any water cooler.Why? Ask Mr. Song Tiing Hee from Kapit and he will tell you the stories. Everything cost monies and even you had to pay watching the Snake Charmer doing his routines. Very frequent electricity failure can be observed during our stay and most of the shops had gen-set on standby. Going to India was quite an experience (as advertised by the Tourism of India- " Incredible India" , indeed to me , it's really incredible !!! ) but wonder whether we can learn anything on toilet and but, certainly the rehabilitation of scavenger ladies (night soil collectors) program of Sulabh International Social Services organization is indeed worth a praise. These scavenger ladies were given vocational training after giving up the spade & metal tray (tools for night soil collection). Wonder why India had the latest advancement of the technology on Nuclear & IT and yet the toilet facilities is so poor. Thank God. Malaysia is still the best.

1. At Sulabh International Social Services Organization Centre, New Delhi.

2. Seated for the photo session (at Sulabh Centre)

3. At the registration counter of the World Toilet Summit.

4. One of the Sulabh Toilet Complex ( well, it's the Public Toilet)

5. The interior of the Sulabh Toilet Complex.

6. The delegates from Sibu & Mukah.

7. At the compound of another Registration Counter at the Indian Habitat Centre.

8. One of the exhibition Booth from the School.

9. Cr. Robert Lau talking to one of the school boy at the Exhibition Booth on the Composting.

10. Model of the Compost pit and soak pit by the school student at the booth.

11. Inaugural ceremony of the World Toilet Summit.

12.Speech by one of the Scavenger lady (Night Soil Collector).

13. Cultural and Fashion Show at the Republic of Bulgaria Embassy by
the Scavenger Ladies on October 31st & November 1st followed by cocktails & Dinner.

14. Watching the Cultural Show.

15. Visit to the Algra Fort or the red Fort (cos' of the Color)

16. Cr. Lau sharing his view with Mr. Gustian and Mr. Song.

17. Taking photo in front of a giant bathtub at the fort.

18. What is Mr. Song doing? It 's all precious stones sticking on the wall.
Most of them were missing.

19. Showing the one of the pillar having craving of flower with precious Stones.

20. Original Tree or the oldest tree in the Fort.

21. Indian Cuisine- the hot plate (all curries)

22. Chinese Fried Noodle- Indian Style for 1 person.

23. Chinese fried Noodle - also Indian Style.

24. After a heavy meal, this is a must- taste like tooth paste (to me)
and I supposed this is for " mouth washing".

25. Two (2) shop jaga ?

26. At one of the busiest street of New Delhi, India.

27. They said that you hadn't been to India if you had not seen the SSSnake Charmer
and it burnt your pocket if you want to take photo with him.

28. National Geographic News-World Toilet Summit 2007

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/11/071102-toilets-video-ap.html

" Program Jerayawara kebersihan Tandas"

2008-05-11T19:54:00.000-07:00

"Program Jerayawara kebersihan Tandas" or the Clean Toilet Roadshow for the Central Region jointly organised by the State Ministry of Environment and Public Health & Public Health Sarawak (KASKA) and Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) on the 21st July 2007 at SMK Methodist School Hall, Sibu. The function was graced by Assistant Minisiter Datuk Dr. Soon Choon Teck of the Ministry. All the schools and Students, all the local authorities in this central region were invited to attend this roadshow.

Objective of this road Show

1. To create awareness on the importance of proper hygiene and toilet cleanliness

2. School plays a critical role in every country. The main objective of schools is education. However, Schools are also where children's perception of society is formed and habits are moulded. It is equally important for us to consider the issue of hygiene and toilet cleanliness in Schools

3.In line with the State and federal cabinets emphasis on the toilet hygiene. The issue of the toilet or public toilets included those of the school's had gained prominence and the recent formation of the state's Sarawak Toilet Association (STA) and the federal Government & Ngo's link - Quality Restroom Association of Malaysia (QRAM) is a step in the right direction.

4.The mindset of the people must change when it comes to the use of public toilet or school's toilets. The battle to change the mindset has to begin with you (the school Student)

A. Deputy Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council Presenting the Souvenirs to YB Minister.

B. Municipal Secretary Mr. Wong delivering the welcoming Speech.

C. A Medical Staff delivering his Paper.

D. IK Ting Tin Teck (Now, IKK in Murudi Council) delivering the paper on the Sibu Toilet Council and the happy School Toilet Program for Schools.

E. Getting the Souvenir for his effort.

F. The Crowd (Mostly teachers , Students and the Local Authority Staff from Central Region)