Sibu and Friendship Cities exhibition from May 21 to 29
SIBU: A trade exhibition dubbed `Sibu and Friendship Cities’ will be held at the Civic Centre here from May 21 to 29 to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Malaysia and China.
The exhibition organised by Sibu Municipal Council is also aimed at bolstering inbound tourism.
Council chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King told a press conference yesterday that the exhibition was timely because this year was Visit Malaysia Year and Visit Sarawak Year.
Collaborating with the council in staging the exhibition are Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), Sarawak China Trades Importers and Exporters Association, Sibu Hardware Importers Association, Sibu Drug Merchants’ Association, and Sarawak Stationers and Booksellers Association.
“There will be 68 booths manned by locals and foreigners,” Tiong said, adding that the exhibition hours were from 2pm to 10.30pm.
Tour packages, handicrafts, health care products, clothes, stationery, food and education packages are among the exhibits.
Tiong said there would be 24 food and drink stalls.
Those interested to take part should call 084- 317831/326959 for Kapitan Ling Swee Hing or email sibuccci@ gmail.com.
With Tiong at the press conference yesterday were his deputy Dato Andrew Wong, council secretary Hii Chang Kee, assistant secretary ( public relation) Teng Meng Min, SCCCI president Hu Yu Siong and councillor So Teck Kee.