SANDAKAN: Some 300 tonnes of waste have been collected from Kampung Sim-Sim, utilising funds from the Sandakan Parliamentary allocation. This initiative aims to clean up the area, which is a popular tourist attraction.
Sandakan Member of Parliament Vivian Wong Shir Yee expressed hope that the effort would continue to receive support from all parties, including local residents, to maintain the village’s cleanliness.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“We are working to attract more tourists to Sandakan, and Kampung Sim-Sim is among the key attractions. Therefore, let us work together to maintain the beauty of our village and ensure it is always well-kept,” she said during the Third Chinese New Year Hope Carnival 2025. The event, organised by the Sandakan Parliamentary Office
in collaboration with the Sabah Dynamic Hope Association, was held at Bandar Letat Jaya here Sunday.
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Also in attendance were Sandakan Deputy Police Chief Supt Ramasamy Kuppan, Programme Chairperson Tang Szu Ching and the Sabah Dynamic Hope Association Chairman Chin Yee Kent.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The three-day carnival featured a variety of cultural performances and provided trading opportunities for local small entrepreneurs around Sandakan.
On the carnival, Vivian said it was held to enliven the festive atmosphere in the country, alongside other celebrations such as Hari Raya carnivals and others organised through similar collaborations.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Earlier, in a speech read by Wong, Khoo highlighted the importance of preserving traditions and customs.
He mentioned that the association has been organising the annual Chinese New Year Dragon, Unicorn and Lion Dance Festival in Sandakan for over 50 years, in addition to food festivals showcasing traditional culinary heritage.
Khoo also said that the carnival brings back nostalgic memories of Sandakan’s Jalan Satu, once bustling with Chinese New Year preparations in the past.
The Year of the Snake symbolises good fortune and transformation, inspiring resilience in facing challenges and embracing future opportunities, he said.
“It is also about coming together, regardless of our origins, to share in the joy and spirit of renewal. It strengthens the bonds that connect us and fosters a sense of belonging,” he said.
He emphasised that every celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of family, friendship and collective efforts to create a brighter future for all.
Meanwhile, Tang said that 88 booths were set up this year and expressed hope for greater participation from entrepreneurs in the programme next year.
