1st Sibu C-Zone Off-Road Invitation 2009.

This is the 1st Time in Sibu , the RC Car Club, "Speed Fire" organised this Off-Road Challenge or competition for RC Cars (1:8 scale Buggy and 1:8 scale Truggy) on 3 -4 October 2009 and participants were from the Peninsular , Taiwan, Hong Kong ,Kuching , Brunei and our local RC enthusiast .One of the participant was about 10 years old and competing among the adult. The venue of the competition is in the ground of our IPK Sibu (Sibu Police Hq) and understand that the racing track is called "SIBU C-Zone " and quite a moderate racing ground and it's a real pity ,there was no spectator's stand or else it would be a complete ground for those not only play but also those non participant who might enjoyed watching the race.

Yes, this competition or challenge was jointly sponsored or organized by the Speed Fire RC club, the Sibu Police, Sibu Municipal Council and Daisim Co. The Occasion was graced by the State Minister of Environment & Public Health, Sarawak, YB Dato' Seri Wong Soon Koh and other Guest of honors included YB Datuk Tiong Thai King (Sibu Mayor), Deputy Mayor Yg. bhg. Mr Daniel Ngieng and Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong. The Organising Chairperson is Kenny Ting (also the chairperson of the Speed Fire RC Club.

(Photo: YB Dato' Sri Wong was leaded to the grand stand by the organizing chairperson)


(Photo: Looking at the Prizes)



(Photo: Watching the race)


(Photo: O/C Mr. Ting talking to the Vice Chairman of the Speed Fire RC Club, DSP Denis Leong)


The Press Release of the Event in Our Local Press.

The State Minister of Environment & Public Health, Sarawak , YB Dato' Seri Wong commented that RC car racing might be a Tourism Potential and what's giving some fund to upgrade the track like erecting grand stand for the spectators or even best if the state government can allocate a land for them to erect a standard racing ground. What's about that ? (member of SPEED FIRE RC Club?)

(Photo: Group photo of the member of SPEED FIRE RC Club /organizing group of this Competition)

Some enlightenment from Mr. Simon (the Secretary of SPEED FIRE RC CLUB), there are about some thirty (30) RC Car enthusiasts in S1BU and about 10 over from S1BU joined this challenge. Asked about any other Club of this sort in S1BU, was told that there is one registered Remote Control Club in S1Bu but they are mostly on the race of RC Boats only. Want to join the Club & Fun?

The Grandiest Lantern Festival of all Time in S1BU.

(Photo: The Back drop of the Launching of the Lantern Festival)

This year the Lantern Festival Celebration in S1Bu will going to be a very special one. Why? Last Saturday, 26th of September 2009 (one week before the lantern festival day), Sibu Municipal Council, Kutien Association, Chinese Temple jointly lighted up the newly installed 7000 lanterns hanging at the compound of Oldest Chinese "Eng Ann " Temple ,along the Old Street, Channel Road , Chinese Temple road until the Sibu Gateway covering a total distant of 1.5 to 2 km.


(Photo: the Grand Old S1BU pride- the "Kwan Ing" Pagoda)

The beginning of the Lantern line up, you could see the lighted up of a Dragon Head (at the temple), followed by the streets lined with lanterns and ended at the Sibu Gateway (the tail of the Dragon) with the S1BU mascot-the Swan (or the Phoenix).

(Photo: Dragon Head)

(Photo: Dragon Head)

(Photo: Lantern brightly lighted a long Chinese Chamber Street)

(Photo: along Channel Road)

(Photo: at the Sibu Gateway (the end of the lantern)

(Photo: at Sibu Gateway)

(Photo: 1CEO(SMC) Mr. Hii Chang Kee with Friend (a blogger too))

(Photo: Our Magnificent S1bu Mascot, the Swan or Phoenix)

(Photo: This is something outside the Lantern Festival, a "special dragon" which they said is the big brother of all dragons having Dragon head, Tortoise body and Phoenix craws. This was found sitting at the main Stage during the Festival launching)

This is a Malaysian Book of Record (unofficial) and another S1BU boleh!! The Organisers said that this will be made an annual event and the next one will be better.(What's about creating a Guinness Book of Record ?)

From the National News , Our 1Malaysia, our PM had announced that the Government will be giving a grant of a quarter Million to the Organisers (NGOs) of the KL lantern Festival and it would be good if the state government could give a grant for the S1Bu Lantern Festival too. What's do you think?

For those Chinese educated, you might be wondering why the back drop of the launching ceremony mentioned is the launching of the 1st Borneo Lantern Festival and from the start, why I don't mention it's the 1st Borneo lantern Festival ? Well, felt that it would be better if it is call the 1st Sibu Lantern Festival but ........I think "Borneo" more marketable.

More goodies will be distributed during the actual date of the Lantern Festival or Moon Cake Festival on the 3rd of October 2009 (as reported in the local dailies) that about 8000 lanterns will be distributed free to the public. (Organisers! what's about distributing free Moon Cakes?) Come in group & Get your lantern and Feel the mood.

A very Happy lantern or Moon Cake festival to all.

The 3rd September 2009 in S1BU.

What's so special about 3rd of September of 2009? but, if look at the Chinese calender is the 15th day of the 7 month of the year where the devoted Buddhists celebrated the "Zhongyuan Jie/Yu Lan Hui" or the Chinese All Souls' Day. I'm sure that the Buddhists around the world do celebrate this special occasion to commemorate the dead & nameless, homeless ones.

In S1bu, the large temple like Eng Ann Temple, "Par Wan Kun" , "Tan Hua Hu" celebrated in a grand scale with at least a few hundred devotees. Plentiful of Food, paper monies, paper items ( like paper big vehicles , boats, many luxurious items) to be burn & offer to the dead. Monks from outside were called in to do the rituals.

(Photo: Monks doing the Chanting)

The followings are the pictures taken during the Celebration ..........


(Photo: Food line up on the floor)

(Photo: Paper monies and ready to offer to the dead & homeless)

(Photo: Main Alter with the display of the "Black Gold")

(Photo: A smaller alter for the Gods)

(Photo : Offering)

(Photo: Organisers at Work)



(Photo: Night Fall, candle lighted up with the Food)


(Photo: Closer View of the Offering)

(Photo: These 2 were Goodies for the Living...the "Black Gold".)


(Photo: another view of the "black Gold")

The "Black Gold", in fact is the charcoal which was offered during this festival and this was the much sought item by the devotee which might bring them plenty of good luck & prosperity the whole year thro' if kept in the house. These "Black Gold" supposed to be given to all the devotees but isn't the case. Why? What's do you think?

(Photo: After the offering, the living going after the Food and believed if consumed

will bring the Peace & Luck)


(Photo: Another Scene of the action)


(Photo: Still in action)


(Photo: Another Scene)

The Celebration ended in the early evening with the offerings gone in a few minutes and understood that this expenses is about RM 10,000.00 or little more.What's a celebration!! it's good to remember the nameless & homeless but what's about the living who are homeless??

The No.1 in S1bu.

(Photo: I'm No. 1)

I had tried several times to get the picture of this No. 1 person to get start my blog or as a catalyst to this S1BU. Nice to introduce him in this blog. He is the inspiration of getting this blog going.

(Photo: Standing Straight)

He is the number 1 of S1Bu (writing on the Hat when I saw him a few years ago) and now, the hat had a different ranking ....it's No. 1 in Asia. He really has the courage to wear that" Hat" and smartly dress with tie and a giant size name tag. The name tag with his name plus the self proclaimed "Datuk Pattingi XXXX). Sometime, he was seen carrying big business bag. They said that he is from lower Rejang Basin and he is a foochow . He make daily trip to Sibu and use the last bus back to his home town. A chatting with him revealed that he is quite knowledgeable in our local politic and know all our local YBs (dont know it's true or not?)

(Photo: MJ's Pose)

One thing for sure, he might be a little bit "cuckoo" or "Jacko" but at least he is very ,very clean, doesn't disturb anyone, and seem to be enjoying himself.

What's do you think?

The Longest Business Style in Chinese Characters of a "Kopitiam" in S1BU.

I think this is the longest Chinese characters used in a signboard by a kopitiam selling "halal" food by a Chinese guy in S1Bu. If can find another in S1BU, I'll will take off this One. Let's count how many Chinese characters? Wow, it's 10 in Chinese characters.




One of the specialities of this Kopitiam is the Beef Noodle Soup and the "Choon Seng" kopi "O" . Dunno how's the taste? Because I don't take or eat Beef nor I'm Kopi "O" addict.

The Grandiest Festival of all times- 26th NCCF & 8th BCF 2009 in S1BU.

The 26th NATIONAL CHINESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL & 8th BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2009

The 26th National Chinese Cultural Festival (NCCF)2009 kicked started the Celebrations in Sibu and followed by the annual the 8th Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2009. This is a very rare occasion that two (2) big scale festival celebrations coincided with each other and for this year, this is the number 1 event in S1BU.

The 26th NCCF started on 3th of July till the 5th of July, 2009 and 8th BCF on 6th of July till the Grand Finale on 11th of July, 2009. The NCCF 2009 was organised by Sibu United Chinese Association under the Chairperson of Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong and while this year, the 8th BCF was organised by Sibu Municipal Council under the chairperson of the CEO Mr. Hii Chang Kee with the cooperation of all the local associations of different dialects and races.

This 26th NCCF was celebrated in a very grand scale and further lighten up especially with the Closing Ceremony graced by Our Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Abdul Razak (Our 1Malaysia) and Our Chief Minister Perhin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud (Our 1Sarawak) and the federal & State Ministers.

The number of the both of the celebrations (26th NCCF & 8th BCF) is 268 and isn't that this number is auspicious ? 268 is better than 168 (in Cantonese-Lucky all the way). Well, I would say ....it's a double Lucky all the way.

The 26th National Chinese Cultural Festival (3rd to 5th July,2009)

(Newspaper Cutting: Borneo Post :Our PM & CM during the Opening Ceremony)

Various activities was drawn up to compliment this auspicious festivals:

(Photo: Chinese Cultural Village-Indoor)

(Photo: Sign board of the Chinese Cultural Village)

The challenge of the Top Chinese cuisine chefs of S1bu, Chinese calligraphy & works and display of the traditional Chinese wedding etc., was held in this Chinese Cultural Village and foods of various Chinese ethic group was on display in the Chinese Corridor of the Sibu Town Square.

(Newspaper Cutting : the Chefs' Challenge in Cuisines Competition)

Dragon/Lion Dances is a must in any Chinese auspicious occasions..............................

(Photo: Dragon Dance during the Opening Night)

(Photo: Dragon Dance)


(Photo: Lion Dances)

(Photo: Commemorative Medal of 26th NCCF 2009 cost about RM 12 0r more)

(Photo: Float by the Teo Chew Clans)

WOW, I was fascinated by the display of the biggest "kwan Tau" of the float during the Parade which I think it worth mentioning in this blog- the biggest "Kwan Tau". I asked Mr. Chua Hiong Kee , the Teo Chew Clan Leader also the Cultural Section Chairperson of the Sibu United Chinese Association why they don't use other symbol like a long spear instead ?He told me that's a spear. Ummh..... I don't know about other dialect but I sure that the Teo Chews do follow closely some of traditional belief passed down from their forefathers.

About 114 groups from various associations and Clubs took part in the 26th NCCF Parade on the Opening Night of the Festival.

The Lighting of the Flame of the 26th NCCF, 2009 by Our Prime Minister .

The "Torch Run" by the Various Associations and School Children was one of the event of the Finale of the 26th NCCF 2009.

(Newpaper cutting : The flame arriving at Sibu Gateway

before proceeding to Sibu Town Square)

(Newspaper cutting : Showing the line up of the torch bearers arrived at the destination)


(Newspaper Cutting : PM Dato' Seri Najib lighted the "Kum Ming" lantern)


The 8th Borneo Cultural Festival 2009(6th to 11th July 2009)

(Beauty in Ethic Diversity)

The 8th BCF started with the Malay & Melanau Cultural Nights (on 6th -7th July 2009) , Dayak Cultural Nights (on 8th -9th July 2009) , Tourism Night (10th July 2009) and the Grand Finale (11th July 2009) and also the BCF Trade Expo at the 2nd Phase of the Sibu Town Square.

(Photo: Site of BCF Trade Expo 2009)


(Photo: Look Like the "Transformers" guarding the BCF Trade Expo 2009)

(Photo: "Transformers : the rise of the machines ?")

(Photo: SMC Staff attending to SMC Sport & Social Club's Booth at the Expo)

(Photo: items displayed at the SMC Sport & Social Club's Booth)


(Photo: Items displayed at SMC Sport & social club's Booth)

The Grand finale of the 8th Borneo Cultural Festival 2009

(Newspaper Cutting: Showing crowd of spectators)

(Newspaper cutting : the only foreign performers..The Maori Group)

(Photo: Fireworks)

(Photo: Fireworks)


(Photo: Fireworks)

(Newspaper Cutting: Fireworks & See You Next Year)

(Photo: Lights-See You in 2010)


After a Year of Planning and it's photo time & curtain down...............


(Photo: CEO Mr. Hii with Singer and Stage Manager)

(Photo: MA En. Abu & CEO Mr. Hii in red T Shirt)

All the hard works & sweats from behind the Scene..........................

(Photos: Laying of Red carpet for Our Number 1 guest of honor -1Malaysia)


(Photo: Teo Chews fixing their float)

The Unsung Heroes


(Photo: Group of workers/sweepers waiting for the Curtain down)

The 8th Borneo Cultural Festival's Curtain down and Rubbish up....... all over the ground.....

(Photo: Bags of rubbish)

Well, See You in 2010....................wait..it'nt over yet....Sibu Municipal Council has a line up of celebrations for you all...



(Leaflet of the Visit Sibu Year 2009-Sibu Municipal Council)