The Sarawak government will help owners rebuild the eight-unit shophouse row that collapsed on Jalan Pahlawan, Sibu in February — and use the case as a study for future reference. State Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang said the collapse was highly unusual — the first of its kind in Sibu's 100-year history. He committed to funding infrastructure works around the site, including drainage and car park, while the owners handle demolition. He's also approached banks about soft loan packages for the owners. [image: 1786097238173-sibu-shophouse.jpg] Key points: Eight-unit row collapsed on Feb 13, caught everyone by surprise Owners hired experts to investigate the cause Govt will fund public infrastructure (drainage, car park) Banks approached for soft loan packages with lower interest Sibu Resident Office coordinating demolition approvals Demolition expected to be completed by October Source: Borneo Post What do you think? Should the government do more to help?