SIBU, Nov 15 — Vehicles exceeding five metres in height are prohibited from entering a designated road section beside Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang until Feb 28, 2027 to accommodate Christmas street lighting and festive decorations.

Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) in a statement said the restriction, which took effect on November 14, applies to the road section beside Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, behind the WTK Holdings Berhad building.

The council said the temporary measure was necessary to ensure public safety as Christmas decorations and lighting installations would be suspended above the roadway.

SMC advised transport operators, lorry drivers, business operators and members of the public to plan their journeys accordingly and comply with all on-site instructions.

Meanwhile, the council said the Sibu Christmas Celebration 2026, themed ‘Lighting Up Sibu, Celebrating Christmas Together’, aimed to bring the community together, promote cultural harmony and share the joy of the festive season.

“Through the celebration, the council hopes to create a warm, joyful and welcoming festive environment where families, friends, residents and visitors of all ages can gather and enjoy the Christmas spirit,” it said.

SMC added that Christmas symbolised love, peace, hope and the spirit of giving, values that transcended racial, religious and cultural boundaries.

The council said the festive lighting and activities were also expected to enhance Sibu’s appeal, attract visitors and create business opportunities for local traders, food operators and the tourism industry.

SMC thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation in observing the temporary restriction and invited everyone to take part in the Christmas celebration. — The Borneo Post