Wisma Sanyan

Wisma Sanyan was the tallest building in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia from its completion in 2001 to 2019.[3] Located in Sibu town, the building has the capacity to hold 10,000 people at any single time.

Wisma Sanyan
Wisma Sanyan side view
General information
StatusComplete
TypeOffice, restaurant, shopping mall
LocationSibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Coordinates2°17′26″N 111°49′31″E
Construction started2000
Completed2001
Opening2001
Cost(US$34 million)
OwnerSanyan Holdings Sdn Bhd[1]
ManagementPelita Towerview Sdn Bhd[1]
Height
Roof126 m (413 ft)[2]
Technical details
Floor count28
Lifts/elevatorsSchindler
Design and construction
ArchitectJurubina Unireka
DeveloperMori Building Co.

Wisma Sanyan's title as Borneo's tallest building was taken by the 132.31-meter Sabah State Administrative Centre in Kota Kinabalu which was completed in 2016.[4] In 2019, its title as Sarawak's tallest building was surpassed by the 34-storey residential tower, Naim The Peak Condominium in Bintulu, which was built by Kuching-based construction conglomerate, Naim Holdings Berhad (Naim). Naim also had been a contractor for Pan Borneo Highway project with Gamuda Berhad for Pantu Junction - Batang Skrang stretch.[5]

Tenants

Opened in 2001, the building serves many purposes, amongst them shopping mall, restaurant and offices. It is the headquarters of Sanyan Group, which is one of Sarawak's largest timber companies. Besides that, government agencies such as the Public Works Department, Sarawak State Religious Department and also local authorities such as the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) are also based here. However most of the Government agencies (with the exception of Public Works Department, SRDC and SMC) have relocated to the brand-new Sarawak Islamic Complex building.

The shopping mall occupies 5 levels of the building and offering 14,350 square meter of retail space.[6] It houses Parkson as the anchor tenant, supermarket, F&B outlets and a variety of shops.[7]

Events

Sibu BASE Jump

Sibu BASE Jump is an annual event held in September. The event is organized by Sibu Tourism Task Force Group with Sibu Base Jumptechnical support by BASE Jumper from Australia and Malaysia.[2] BASE jumpers launch from the top of the building and land in Sibu Town Square.

Sibu Tower Run

The inaugural Sibu Tower Run was held in conjunction with Visit Sibu Year in March 2017.[8] The Sibu Tower Run is limited to 350 participants where runners will be running up the 627 steps of staircase of Wisma Sanyan in its final leg.[9] For its fourth edition to be held in 2020, participants no longer need to run the usual two rounds around the Sibu Town Square but will proceed straight to the staircase of the building.[10] The run is organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) Alumni Association, with support from Concept Event Agency.[10] The run is the first and only tower run in Sarawak.[8]

  • Wisma Sanyan as seen from the waterfront.
  • Night view of Wisma Sanyan
  • Wisma Sanyan as seen from Jalan Morshidi Sidek.
  • The interior of Wisma Sanyan shopping centre decorated during the 2017 Christmas season.

See also

References
  1. "Director fails in appeal to wind up Sanyan Holdings". The Borneo Post. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  2. Sibu Base Jump Sarawak Tourism. URL assessed on 26 August 2015
  3. Wisma Sanyan: Enjoy our giant Christmas tree The Borneo Post
  4. "Sabah State Administrative Centre". Emporis.com. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  5. "Stellar townships bloom at the south". Star Property. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  6. "RETAIL REVIVAL IN SARAWAK" (PDF). C H Williams Talhar Wong & Yeo Sdn. Bhd. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  7. "About Us". Wisma Sanyan. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  8. "Sarawak's first tower run in March". The Star. 24 January 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  9. "Sibu Tower Run". Sarawak Tourism. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  10. "4th edition of Sibu Tower Run to be different – Coordinator". The Borneo Post. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.


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