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DBKU planning inclusive spaces for all ages

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is planning to turn areas under its jurisdiction into not only child-friendly but also ageing society-friendly spaces. DBKU mayor Hilmy Othman said although currently it is only mandatory for buildings to provide features to cater to the disabled, it is within their planning to

DBKU to expand neighbourly initiative

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will expand its Friendly Neighbourhood (KJM) initiative into areas with significant Chinese community presence, as part of its efforts to foster inclusivity through community and social programmes. Mayor Hilmy Othman said that the expansion would include Sungai Maong and Old Kuching Town, which

DBKU’s epic river theatre performance

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is organizing a grand theatrical musical performance on the river as one of its upcoming mega-events. Mayor Hilmy Othman has stated that DBKU is collaborating with Istana Budaya and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) to ensure the success of this

Unity Park showcases diversity and harmony

KUCHING: The Unity Park, formerly known as the Reservoir Park, has undergone upgrades to emphasize the unity among the races in the nation. Hilmy Othman, the mayor of Kuching North City Council (DBKU), expressed his desire for the park to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in

Tabung Baitulmal’s Majma Raya Fest chance for traders to do business

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) kicked off the Ramadhan month with the Majma Raya Fest 2024. Launched by Premier’s wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, the fest this time around has over 80 booths for patrons to shop from. According to TBS general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang

Drainage upgrade plan to mitigate flash floods

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) will upgrade the old drainage system under its jurisdiction to address perennial flash flood problems there. Mayor Hilmy Othman said the existing drainage system cannot cope with the current rainy weather with rainfall recorded at more than 150 millimeters (mm) at a time. He

MP supports rebuilding of scout association’s HQ

KUCHING: The Scout Association of Malaysia Sarawak branch received a RM20,000 donation from the Bandar Kuching Parliamentary Service Centre for the repairs and reconstruction of its fire-damaged headquarters at Jalan Batu Lintang. Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii said the headquarters sustained severe damage from fire on February 6, lamenting the

State rises to challenge of meeting rice sufficiency

SRI AMAN: The state government has agreed to provide 1,500 hectares of state land for the use of new technology to cultivate paddy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this initiative will encourage local farmers to follow the latest techniques in rice cultivation, with the aim

State targets 35mln trees by 2025

LIMBANG: The Sarawak government has committed to planting 35 million trees across the state by 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that this will contribute to Malaysia’s national goal of planting 100 million trees within the same timeframe. According to him, this initiative is a cornerstone

Workshop aims to ensure top-tier service delivery

MIRI: The Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak held a three-day workshop to enhance its customer satisfaction survey methodologies and ensure top-tier service delivery to the public. According to its statement, the workshop was participated by senior principal assistant directors and divisional engineers, key stakeholders responsible for shaping the department’s service