Public Toilets in Sibu.

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

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"

"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)

National Toilet Exposition & Forum (NATEF) 2007

The National Toilet Exposition & Forum or NATEF 2007 was held in Sibu on 9th t0 12th of August,2007 organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), Quality Restroom Association Malaysia (QRAM) with the funding from the federal ministry of Housing & Local Government Malaysia (KPKT). The events included a special half day course on washroom cleaning by Gomega (M) sdn. bhd. a cleaning specialists consultant on 9th of August 2007 at RH Hotel, Sibu , the Exhibition of sanitary wares from big corporate companies, cleaning contractors & Services from 10th t0 12th of August 2007 at the lobby of Sanyan Building, Sibu and the Toilet Forum at RH Hotel by re known speakers from World Toilet Organisation (WTO),Singapore, Malaysia, Africa , World Toilet Association (WTA) ,Korea ,the NGOs and as well as from the government. Personal experiences, Public toilets, Cleaning , environment were the issues discussed in the forum. Official launching of 1st Malaysian Model School Toilet for Malaysian School at a local primary school in Sibu by the sponsor of the project- a federal ministry Department of Standard Malaysia (DSM). Visit to the environmental friendly toilets at at Sibu Gateway, Sibu Town Square Phase II and place of interest in Sibu like the Sibu Central Market and Dayak Long House.

The Official Exhibition & Forum Venues.

i. Official exhibition venue- Podium Level, Wisma Sanyan, Sibu.
ii. Official Forum venue - RH Hotel, Sibu.

A. Natef 2007- Exhibition

The guest of honor is YB Dato' Sri Wong Soon Koh , Finance Minister II & Minister of Urban Development & Tourism, Sarawak

A total of 14 exhibitors including the government departments & the sanitary wares manufacturers participated this Natef 2007 exhibition .They are from Sime Inax Sdn.,Claytan Industries Sdn. Bhd.,GBH Bathroom Products Sdn. Bhd.,Initial Hygiene, DOE Industries Sdn. Bhd., Quality Restroom Association Malaysia (QRAM), Kementerian Perumahan & kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT), Geo Kinetics Sdn. Bhd., Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM), Malaysian Environment Cleaning Science Sdn. Bhd.(MECSc) Gomega, Duromac (M) Sdn. Bhd., Kimberly Clark, Kimgress, Sibu Municipal Council (SMC)/Sibu Toilet Council (STC) and the school (SRK Perbandaran No. 4) where the 1st Model Toilet for Malaysian Schools was located. The exhibition was held from 9th to 12th August 2007.


1. Overview of the Natef 2007 exhibition at Wisma Sanyan, podium Level, Sibu.

2. Booth of Sibu Toilet Council and KPKT.

3. Booth of DOE Industries.

4. Kimberly Clark representatives.

5. Kimgress Booth

6. Malaysian Environment Cleaning Science Sdn. Bhd. (MECSc) Gomega.

7. SRK Perbandaran Sibu No. 4.

B.Natef 2007- Toilet Forum

YB Dato' Micheal Manyin officiated the launching of the NATEF 2007 Forum on behalf of YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak .

The 10th & 11th August 2007 were the dates for the Toilet forum and this forum saw the international & experienced speakers from :-


1. World Toilet organization (WTO) Mr. Jack Sim(Topic: Global Trends of Clean Toilets as Competitive Edge of a country) .

2.Mr. Trevor Mulaudzi of South Africa (Topic: Malaysian Public Toilet Cleanliness campaign needs The determination and commitment from All Parties.).

3.His Excellency , Mr. SIM Jae-Duck of South Korea of World Toilet Association (Topic: "Toilet Revolution"- Case of Korea and the Inauguration of the world Toilet Association.).

4.Sir John SC Loh (PDG Lion) from QRAM (Topic: Role of Non-Government Organization(NGO's) in promoting Cleanliness and Clean Toilet Culture).

5.Mr. Derek Ho Yeong Thye of Singapore Head of North West Regional Office, National Environment Agency (Topic : Singapore's experiences)

6.Datin Arpah Binti Abdul Razak , Ketua Pengarah, KPKT (Topic: The role of local authorities on efficient implementation of national clean toilet campaign),

7.Mr. Radzali Hassan from Harta maintenance (Topic : Washroom Cleaning- Harta's Experience)

8.Tuan Hj. Zulkifly bin Mohd. Wazir (Topic: School Toilet: An Experience)

9.Puan Fadillah Baharin, Pengarah DSM( Topic: The development and Application of MS on Public Toilets (MS 2015:2006-part 1,2,3 and 4))

10.Prof. Madya Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim .

11.YB. Dato' Dr. James Dawos Mamit (Topic: Framework for Ecological Sanitation (ECOSAN) for Malaysia)

YB Dato' Tiong Thai King, Mayor Of Sibu Municipal Council, Sibu

YB Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew, Menteri Muda Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan presenting souvenir to representative of GBH .

Speakers and Moderator.

7. Q & A from the floor.

8. The delegates.

C. Washroom Training Course

In conjunction with the Natef 2007, 2 session of a half day course on the effective washroom Training course organised by the Malaysian Environment Cleaning Science (M) sdn. Bhd(MECSc ) Gomega , the specialist in the washroom maintenance & cleaning and training 0n 9th August 2007 was graced by the Honorable YB Datuk Micheal Manyin , the Minister of Environment & Public Health Sarawak and a total of 100 participants for the two (2) sessions. Most of the participants are from the cleaning contractors, companies and the local authorities.

1. YB Datuk Micheal Manyin delivering his speech

2. Our beloved Ybhg. Deputy Chairman, En. Daniel Ngieng
delivering his speech.

3. Souvenir giving Session.

4. CEO of Malaysian Environment Cleaning Science (M) Sdn. Bhd (MECSc) Gomega ,

Dr. Chackrapani Pillay making introduction of his Company.

5. One of the trainer of Malaysian Environment Cleaning Science (M) Sdn. Bhd(MECSc) Gomega giving the talk.

6. A panel of Speakers for the Washroom Training.

7. A panel of reporters (?).

8. The distinguished guests

9.The participants.

D. Official Launching of a Model Toilet for Malaysian
School.


The model school toilet was constructed with the funding from the
Department of Standard (DSM) & the corporate sanitary wares
companies SIME INAX & DOE Industries.

A com memorable Plaque.

Pix 1. Director of Department of Standard Malaysia
(Main sponsor ) delivering her speech.

Pix 2. Principal of the School SRK Perbandaran Sibu No.4. presenting Souvenir to The Director of Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM )

Pix 3. The school principal giving the souvenir to
Sime Inax representative .

Pix 4. The School principal presenting the souvenirs to
DOE Industries representative.

E. Natef 2007 Nite

A welcoming dinner for the Natef 2007 delegates on the 10th August 2007 with a different from the usual banquet hall type of dinning and this time , the dinner was held in one of the popular open air nite spot -Taman Selera Harmoni with live band peformance. Foods served were the local one like "Umai"(local Sushi) , bamboo stick cooking , local vegetables like paku, bidi, salted fish of the "Tubot" and many more. Sadly to say that the weather did not co-operated , it rained like dogs & cats.

F. Field Visits of the Delegates.

G. Visit to Long House- Rumah Akong

Hope that all the delegates had a very pleasent stay and enjoy themselves in SIBU.

Do you all ?